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
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

(714) 698-1234

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

Speakers

Coming Soon

Sponsorships

There are many sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Contact Dan Bucherer at dbucherer@afsamail.org for any questions.

Exhibitors