GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE

BREAKOUT | AI Bias w/ Industry Expert Ron Guerrier

AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are revolutionizing the way businesses and individuals communicate and operate. But this new technology is evolving and advancing through human input, which means humans’ unconscious bias can make its way into AI-based results. Join industry expert Ron Guerrier and AFSA’s Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for a thought-provoking discussion with actionable insights on how to take advantage of AI tools while removing and ultimately avoiding unconscious bias.

BREAKOUT | The CFPB & The Installment Lending Industry

Laura Udis is the Small Dollar, Marketplace, and Installment Lending Senior Program Manager in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Research, Markets, and Regulations Division. Join her for a dialogue in which she highlights some of the CFPB’s recent activity and providers key insights for AFSA members on the Bureau’s review of the traditional installment lending industry.

GENERAL SESSION | Rep. Blake Moore

Congressman Moore serves on the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, and in his first term also served on the Armed Services Committee, all venues crucial to the American economy and AFSA Members. He has been a leading voice on Industrial Loan Corporations (ILCs) and the National Defense Authorization Act packages for FY22 and FY23. He has sought to implement pro-growth bipartisan policies, with the distinction during his freshman term of having four bills signed into law by President Joe Biden.

BREAKOUT | Fraud in the Age of AI

The rapid development and accessibility of generative AI and related technologies has helped criminals exploit the financial services industry in alarming ways. From synthetic identities and gaming the credit scoring system to attacks against voice-recognition tools, these new approaches are a definite challenge for lenders in all market segments. Frank McKenna, Co-Founder of Point Predictive, will share his expertise and provide some live, on-stage examples of how bad actors are probing the defenses of the consumer finance industry and how to remain vigilant in the face of these threats.

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BREAKOUT | Shared Accountability: HR & Ops

Employee acquisition and retention are crucial topics anytime but never more so than during turbulent economic times. HR immediately pops to mind when discussing these topics, but Operations plays a crucial role in attracting and engaging talent as well. Our panel will discuss this intersection and how you can level-up your organization to get and keep happy, productive employees.

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BREAKOUT | Unpacking the Supreme Court Calendar: Predictions and Policy Implications

Hear from three seasoned SCOTUS observers and their views on the crucial SCOTUS cases that will be on the docket this fall, from the cases that will affect the financial services and consumer finance industries and expand or draw back the administrative state to the potential landmark cases that will shape our society’s future. Be in the know before gavel to gavel coverage really kicks into gear.

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THE LEVEL UP LUNCHEON w/ Paralympian Chris Waddell

AFSA is pleased to welcome 13-time Paralympian Chris Waddell. Chris has been a significant voice for people with disabilities, working to create a world where individuals with disabilities are seen for their potential instead of their limitations.
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