AGENDA
MARCH 9-11, 2020 | OMNI SAN DIEGO

TO HELP NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE AGENDA, CLICK THE DATE OR EVENT BELOW TO NAVIGATE DIRECTLY TO A SPECIFIC DAY/EVENT.
MONDAY, MARCH 9
AUTO FINANCE INNOVATION SUMMIT
8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM SESSION FIVE: PRESENTATION & FIRESIDE CHAT - A LOOK INSIDE AN INNOVATION LAB
Nicole Casperson, Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM SESSION SIX: AUTO FINANCE DEMOvation CHALLENGE
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
Nicole Casperson , Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Location: Grand Ballroom South Foyer
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM SESSION NINE: PRESENTATION - MATCHMAKING 101: HOW TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN THE PERFECT FINTECH RELATIONSHIP
-
Finding practical long-term relationships -
Identifying partnerships that will diversify your product mix -
How to vet startups, build strong partners and leverage APIs
Bianca Chan, Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
3:00 PM AUTO FINANCE INNOVATION SUMMIT CONCLUDES
9:25 AM WELCOMING REMARKS
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM MID-MORNING BREAK
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM DEMOvation JUDGING - 2020 DEMOvation WINNER ANNOUNCED
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM SESSION SEVEN: AUTO FINANCE DEMOvation CHALLENGE
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM SESSION EIGHT: CASE STUDIES
Description: In a guided discussion, participants will take part in a roundtable session addressing two case studies on the topics of innovation and technology.
-
You’ve been given a budget to build out your online portal/app -- what are the top 3 capabilities you want to develop? I.e. e-contracting, automatic rehash tool, online chat, accepting payments? -
Now that you've developed your online portal/app - your company is requiring all your dealer partners to use it, however, they are struggling to integrate it into their processes. How are you going to encourage your dealers to leverage digital capabilities that your company has invested time and money into?
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
SALES & MARKETING SUMMIT
8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:00 AM WELCOMING REMARKS
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM SESSION SEVEN: PANEL - STANDING OUT FROM THE COMPETITION: PRESENTING YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
-
Differentiating your product from competitors’ similar brands -
Creating compelling stories to drive consumer preference -
Tackling the changing communication dynamic
Bianca Chan, News Editor, Auto Finance News
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM SESSION EIGHT: PRESENTATION - MAKING SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS WORK
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
-
Why dealers need to take advantage of the new 'On-Demand,' 'Flexible' & 'Shared' Transportation as a Service opportunities. -
How every dealer department profits from the MaaS & TaaS industry. -
What's different with 'mobility' opportunities today from just a few years ago?
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM MID-MORNING BREAK
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM SESSION NINE: PRESENTATION - THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA WITHIN MARKETING
- Managing consumer expectations on social engagement
- Maintaining and strengthening brand reputation
- Choosing a platform to promote your corporate culture
Joey Pizzolato, Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
11:15 AM ACCELERATE LUNCHEON
The Accelerate Networking Luncheon is open to all Accelerate participants who are registered for any of the events taking place during the Accelerate week.
AUTO FINANCE INNOVATION SUMMIT
1:15 PM OPENING REMARKS
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM SESSION ONE: FIRESIDE CHAT
Nicole Casperson , Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM SESSION TWO: PRESENTATION - STREAMLINING LOAN SERVICING AND COLLECTION PRACTICES
- Identifying customer contact preferences
- Payment strategies that yield stronger returns
- Remaining compliant with changing fintech regulations
Joey Pizzolato, Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AFTERNOON BREAK
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM SESSION THREE: PANEL - THE ROAD AHEAD: DEVEOPING TOOLS THAT SCALE
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
-
Developing next-gen data infrastructure -
Establishing a product set that provides an omni-channel view -
Identifying areas for innovation -
Aligning technology to enhance operations and improve customer experience
Joey Pizzolato , Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM SESSION FOUR: PANEL- NEW INTERACTIONS IN PAYMENTS - VOICE, TEXT, IMAGE AND BEYOND
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
-
Should you implement a mobile-first, mobile-only strategy? -
Tips for app development and leveraging digital wallets -
Biometrics and new ideas for authorization
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION & INNOVATION BAR
Location: Grand Ballroom South Foyer
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
AUTO FINANCE INNOVATION SUMMIT
8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM SESSION FIVE: PRESENTATION & FIRESIDE CHAT - A LOOK INSIDE AN INNOVATION LAB
Nicole Casperson, Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM SESSION SIX: AUTO FINANCE DEMOvation CHALLENGE
Location: Grand Ballroom ABC
Nicole Casperson , Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Location: Grand Ballroom South Foyer
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM SESSION NINE: PRESENTATION - MATCHMAKING 101: HOW TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN THE PERFECT FINTECH RELATIONSHIP
-
Finding practical long-term relationships -
Identifying partnerships that will diversify your product mix -
How to vet startups, build strong partners and leverage APIs
Bianca Chan, Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
3:00 PM AUTO FINANCE INNOVATION SUMMIT CONCLUDES
9:25 AM WELCOMING REMARKS
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM MID-MORNING BREAK
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM DEMOvation JUDGING - 2020 DEMOvation WINNER ANNOUNCED
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM SESSION SEVEN: AUTO FINANCE DEMOvation CHALLENGE
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM SESSION EIGHT: CASE STUDIES
Description: In a guided discussion, participants will take part in a roundtable session addressing two case studies on the topics of innovation and technology.
-
You’ve been given a budget to build out your online portal/app -- what are the top 3 capabilities you want to develop? I.e. e-contracting, automatic rehash tool, online chat, accepting payments? -
Now that you've developed your online portal/app - your company is requiring all your dealer partners to use it, however, they are struggling to integrate it into their processes. How are you going to encourage your dealers to leverage digital capabilities that your company has invested time and money into?