2025 Independents Conference & Expo
May 19-22, 2025
Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA
Join AFSA’s independent members for a content-rich experience, engaging in strategic, thought-provoking discussions on issues affecting the industry.
AFSA is pleased to announce that the 2025 Independents Conference & Expo will be held May 19-22 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Each day will feature fast-paced and informative keynote sessions, thoughtful committee meetings, and engaging networking opportunities.
– Explore business strategies and insights from industry leaders and colleagues.
– Participate in thought-provoking keynotes, panels and committee meetings.
– Network with attendees along the beautiful Californian coast.
AGENDA
Tentative Schedule – Subject to Change
Monday, May 19
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Law Committee | |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Business Partner Board | |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | ORCC Committee | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Independents Board | |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Joint Law, SGA, ORCC Dinner | |
| 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | AFSAPAC Event | |
Tuesday, May 20
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | SGA Committee | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Independents Auto Finance Executive Group Breakfast/Meeting | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Leadership Development Program Steering Committee | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Edge Advisory Board | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | HR Networking Group | |
| 10:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Law Committee | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | AFSAEF Board Meeting/Lunch | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Executive Committee/Lunch | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Ancillary Product Working Group | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | D&I Working Group | |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | AFSA Board of Directors | |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Women’s Leadership Council | |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Welcome Party with Exhibitors | |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Dinner & PAC Auction |
Wednesday, May 21
| 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Marketing & Communications Committee | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast with Exhibitors | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | General Session: Keynote Outstanding IN/Employee Awards |
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| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Refreshments with Exhibitors | |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | General Session: Fed & State Update | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon with Exhibitors | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | General Session | |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Refreshments with Exhibitors | |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | General Session | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Operations Networking Group | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Independents Accounting Committee | |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Receptin with Exhibitors |
Thursday, May 22
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Breakouts | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Champions Club | |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Luncheon for All | |
| 1:30p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | AFSA Golf Tournament/Resort Activities |
Hotel & Venue Information
Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Book your rooms here!
AFSA Discounted Hotel Rate: $339 + Tax and $10 resort fee (discounted from $42)
Hotel Cut-off Date: April 28, 2025
We encourage you to book early as the block often sells out before the cut-off date.
Reservations line: 888-591-1234
Airport Options: There are multiple airport options for arriving to Huntington Beach.
- Orange County Airport (SNA): 12 Miles (Approximately $45 on Uber)
- Long Beach Airport (LGB): 17 Miles (Approximately $90 on Uber)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 38 Miles (Approximately $95 on Uber)
UNITED
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming event.
You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426–1122
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
To make flight reservations online please click on discount code: ZQ9U326807
DELTA
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Financial Services Association
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3MB
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Car Rental: AFSA’s partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car gives AFSA attendees a 10% discount on rental cars during their visit to Huntington Beach. Click Here to access Enterprise’s web site for reservations. AFSA Discount Code: 16AH072.
If you have questions regarding the meeting feel free to contact AFSA’s Senior Director of Conferences, Michele Battaline, at 202-776-7302 or mbattaline@afsamail.org
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