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3:30 P.M – 6:30 P.M. | MONEYSKILL STRATEGIC PLANNING

Gulf 3

Invitation only, lunch provided

5:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. | AFSA REGISTRATION CENTER

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

Pickup your welcome package, ask a question or just come by to say hello at the AFSA Registration Center.

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. | EARLY ARRIVAL RECEPTION

Beach Club

Maximizing your time at The Breakers? Good idea – join ACI Worldwide and meet with other early arrivals for some cocktails at the Beach Club.

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7:30 A.M. – 6:15 P.M. | AFSA REGISTRATION CENTER

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

Pickup your welcome package, ask a question or just come by to say hello at the AFSA Registration Center.

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. | INDEPENDENT AUTO FINANCE EXECUTIVES GROUP BREAKFAST

Gulf 1-2

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8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. | INDEPENDENT AUTO FINANCE EXECUTIVES GROUP MEETING

Gold 

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8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE

Gulf 3

8:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. | LAW COMMITTEE BREAKFAST/LUNCH & MEETING

Ponce 1-3

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10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | AFSAEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING & LUNCH

Gulf 3

12:00 P.M. – 12:45 P.M. | VEHICLE FINANCE BOARD/INDEPENDENT AUTO FINANCE EXECUTIVES GROUP/VEHICLE COMMERCIAL CREDIT COMMITTEE JOINT LUNCHEON

Magnolia

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12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. | THE EDGE ADVISORY BOARD

Gulf 3

12:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | VEHICLE FINANCE DIVISION BOARD

Mediterranean Ballroom 

Invitation only

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1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | OPERATIONS NETWORKING GROUP

Gulf 1-2

3:15 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. | BUSINESS PARTNER ADVISORY BOARD

Gulf 1-2

3:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. | AFSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Gold Room

Invitation only

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3:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. | VEHICLE COMMERCIAL CREDIT COMMITTEE

Magnolia

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. | MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING GROUP

Gulf 5

5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. | WELCOME RECEPTION

Mediterranean Courtyard

Welcome to sunny Palm Beach and the iconic Breakers resort. Greet old friends and meet new ones with cocktails in the courtyard!

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7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M | VEHICLE FINANCE DIVISION BOARD / INDEPENDENT AUTO FINANCE EXECUTIVES GROUP RECEPTION & DINNER

Magnolia

Invitation only

Reception Sponsored by

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7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. | LAW COMMITTEE RECEPTION & DINNER

Gold Room

Invitation only

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 6:30 A.M. – 7:15 A.M. | SUNRISE RUN (3 miles)

South Porte Cochere/Ponce Promenade

Join us with the sunrise for our Annual Meeting run. Social pace around over the causeways and finishing on the beach.

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8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. | AFSA REGISTRATION CENTER

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

Pickup your welcome package, ask a question or just come by to say hello at the AFSA Registration Center.

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. | NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Mediterranean Ballroom

Good morning and welcome to the 2022 AFSA Annual Meeting! Join us for breakfast before a full day of general sessions and meetings.

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8:30 – 9:45 A.M. | OPENING GENERAL SESSION &  KEYNOTE ADDRESS | PETE WILLIAMS, FORMER NBC NEWS CORRESPONDENT

Ponce 4-6

Join Pete Williams, former NBC News correspondent, for a fireside discussion on what he saw over his 40-year career as one of America’s most respected and trusted journalists as well as one of the few to successfully shift from one side of the microphone to the other. From his early days as a reporter in Wyoming, to his time as spokesman for the U.S. Defense Department, and then covering some of the most pivotal moments in America over the past 30 years as NBC’s Justice and Supreme Court correspondent, Williams will provide behind-the-scenes insights on reporting in times of turmoil and his views on the events that shaped our nation in the past half-century

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9:45 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | REFRESHMENTS

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

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10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. | GENERAL SESSION | FEDERAL & STATE: WHAT’S AHEAD?

Ponce 4-6

An “off the record” look at upcoming federal and state legislative and regulatory issues. The update will identify trends and give information on how AFSA will navigate these challenges.

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11:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. | REFRESHMENTS

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

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11:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | GENERAL SESSION | ROAD TO RECOVERY? AN ECONOMIC STATUS REPORT

Ponce 4-6

Join Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO & Chief Strategist for Quill Intelligence LLC, and Steve Riccuitto, Chief Economist of Mizuho Securities USA, for a lively examination of the U.S. and broader economy, trends to watch in 2023 and how those trends will affect consumer credit. How have consumers and the credit marketplaces adapted in the downturn? What challenges does our industry face? Join two of the most engaging and experienced economists for a deep dive on the outlook for the credit marketplace in the near and longer terms.

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12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Mediterranean Ballroom + Courtyard

Network with colleagues and enjoy a bite to eat before heading into the afternoon sessions!

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12:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | LAW COMMITTEE

Ponce 1-3

Invitation only

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1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Venetian

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1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | HUMAN RESOURCES NETWORKING GROUP

Gulf 1-2

1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | VEHICLE FINANCE CREDIT RISK COMMITTEE

Gold

3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. | GENERAL SESSION | REP. BYRON DONALDS (R-FL)

Ponce 4-6

Elected by the people of Southwest Florida to Congress in 2020, Congressman Byron Donalds represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The 19th District encompasses parts of both Lee and Collier Counties along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

3:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M. | D&I BREAKOUT SESSION: THE VALUE OF NEURODIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Ponce 1-3

Neurodiversity is a competitive advantage that brings measurable financial benefits as well as improved workplace culture, making it a focus of major global corporations. Join us as Anthony Pacilio, Vice President, Neurodiverse Solutions at CAI, discusses the value neurodiversity can bring to financial services in workplace. He’ll share his personal journey, define what neurodiversity is, and explain how this untapped talent pool of neurodivergent individuals can benefit your organization.

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4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. | WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Magnolia

Invitation only

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Refreshments Sponsored by

6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. | COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Mediterranean Ballroom

Loosen up a bit with friends before the dinner and show!

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6:30 P.M.  – 8:30 P.M. | ANNUAL MEETING DINNER & HOWL AT THE MOON

Mediterranean Ballroom

The biggest name in Dueling Pianos is bringing the star performers from Howl at the Moon clubs to The Breakers. Sing along to your favorite songs, from The Beatles to Lizzo, for a high energy, hilarious and interactive Dinner Party!

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8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. | AFSA REGISTRATION CENTER

Ponce Ballroom Foyer

Pickup your welcome package, ask a question or just come by to say hello at the AFSA Registration Center.

8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. | BREAKFAST

Ponce 4-6

Enjoy breakfast with colleagues as we open the final day of the 2022 AFSA Annual Meeting.

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9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. | A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CFPB DIRECTOR ROHIT CHOPRA

Ponce 4-6

Director Chopra joins AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler to discuss issues facing the consumer credit industry. Director Chopra was confirmed as the third director of the CFPB in October 2021. He previously served as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission from 2018- 2021. He began his public service career as a member of the CFPB implementation team and as the first ombudsman for student loans.

9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Ponce 1-3

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9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. | HOT TOPIC SESSION | MAKING FRIENDS & INFLUENCING POLICY

Magnolia

Go behind the smoke and mirrors for insightful updates and entertaining war stories from AFSA’s advocacy team on engagement strategy at the agencies and on Capitol Hill and from a former regulator who experienced their efforts up close and personal. Moderated by Celia Winslow.

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10:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. | REFRESHMENT BREAK

Mediterranean Ballroom

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | HOT TOPIC SESSION | A PERFECT 850? RATING THE CONSUMER CREDIT INDUSTRY

Our economic panel went broad, and this discussion will go deep on the consumer credit industry. Join experts from the ratings agencies to discuss specifics on the health of the subprime consumer and finance companies as they navigate a turbulent economic environment.

Magnolia

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12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. | LUNCH + UNDERSTANDING THE AMERICAN VOTER: 2022 MID-TERM OUTLOOK

Ponce 4-6

With less than two weeks before the 2022 mid-terms, Greg Strimple, President, GS Strategy Group will go beyond the polls to cut through the noise and analyze the issues and concerns that are influencing Americans’ considerations at the ballot box and on kitchen table issues that are crucial to the financial services and consumer lending industries.

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1:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | OPERATIONS & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

Ponce 1-3

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2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | PALM BEACH BIKE TOUR

South Porte Cochere/Ponce Promenade*

Founded 15 years ago by longtime resident Leslie Diver, Island Living Tours educate and entertain. A real insider, Ms. Diver’s tours provide an up-close-and-personal view of Palm Beach, highlighting its colorful history, world­class architecture, and the skinny on residents -famous and infamous. In a town that boasts incomparable allure and draws denizens that include rocker Rod Stewart, Yoko Ono, Bon Jovi, author James Patterson and President Number 45, Donald Trump, there are plenty of stories to share and mythical mansions to show.

*Pre-registration is required.