Alfa announced as headline sponsor of the AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe 2025

Alfa is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2025 Asset Finance Connect (AFC) Leaders’ Summit Europe – the premier event for senior leaders across the auto and equipment finance sectors.

Taking place on 15th May 2025 at the NH Collection Barbizon Palace in Amsterdam, the invitation-only free-to-attend Summit offers a unique opportunity for C-level executives to explore the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of our industry.

This year’s agenda is packed with critical discussions – from navigating regulatory shifts and advancing sustainability goals, to adopting cutting-edge technologies and adapting to geopolitical and economic pressures.

Key topics include the EU auto industry action plan; impacts of Trump-era tariffs and defence-driven economic realignment; the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs); the evolving IT vendor finance market; strategic implications of BPCE’s acquisition of Société Générale Equipment Finance; and the reality behind pay-per-use models and their sustainability claims.

Attendees will gain exclusive insights from a distinguished line-up of industry leaders, including:

• Richard Knubben, director general, Leaseurope
• Peter-Jan Bentein, secretary general, Leasing Nederland 
• Ian Robertson, Executive Director, Invigors
• Odile de Saivre, CEO, BPCE Equipment Solutions
• Carmen Ene, CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
• Lucyna Bogusz, head of sales, marketing and business development, CA Auto Bank 
• Stijn Blanckaert, general manager, Renta
• Christoph Auerbach, senior consultant, Invigors
• Mat Llewellyn, Director – EMEA & LATAM deal desk, Palo Alto Networks
• Jon Souch, general manager – EMEA, Lenovo Global Financial Services
• Chantal Voncken, manager – Europe North, Cisco Systems Capital
• Manuela Pachoinig, head of leasing CE+EE, UniCredit Leasing 
• Rafal Piskorski, country manager, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions 
• And many more…

Together, they’ll explore why some AI use cases are falling short, and where generative AI is truly delivering results.

To mark Alfa’s 35th anniversary and AFC’s 15th, we’re excited to host an exclusive Pre-Summit Gathering at LuminAir – Amsterdam’s iconic skybar – on 14 May at 8pm. Join us for an evening of drinks, networking, and stunning city views as we kick off what promises to be another game-changing Summit.

As headline sponsor, Alfa is proud to support a platform that encourages honest dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful connections. We look forward to welcoming Europe’s top auto and equipment finance leaders in May.

Register your free place today at: https://afcleadersummit.com/en/registration-form or email: louiseclavey@finance-connect.com

For more information on the agenda and speakers, visit the AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe 2025 website.