Leaseurope Annual Convention 2025 heads to Cascais

The leasing and consumer credit industries will gather in Cascais, Portugal, this autumn for the Leaseurope Annual Convention 2025, taking place on 9-10 October at the Miragem Hotel.

The event, held in parallel with the European Consumer Credit Annual Convention, is recognised as one of Europe’s leading forums for senior executives and policymakers to debate the future of finance, mobility and competitiveness.

Over one and a half days, participants will engage in keynote addresses, panel debates and interactive sessions on topics ranging from sustainable mobility and innovation to global market outlooks and regulatory frameworks.

Among the speakers confirmed are Paulo Portas, Portugal’s former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and William De Vijlder, Economic Adviser to BNP Paribas. They will be joined by leaders from across Europe’s leasing, rental and consumer credit sectors, including senior representatives from BNP Paribas, Ayvens, Santander Consumer Finance, Société Générale, and the European Commission.

Richard Knubben, Director General of Leaseurope, underlined the importance of this year’s gathering:

“With Europe striving to balance competitiveness, sustainability and security, our industries have a crucial role to play in enabling investment and supporting households and businesses through the transition. The Convention offers a unique platform to take stock, exchange views and chart a way forward together.”

In addition to debates on the state of leasing and consumer credit, sessions will explore the challenges of financing sustainable mobility, rethinking asset finance in a changing market, and the implications of the EU’s Competitiveness Compass. The Convention will also mark the return of the Leaseurope Future Group, which showcases innovative solutions from some of the industry’s most promising young professionals.

The Leaseurope Annual Convention 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for Europe’s leasing and consumer credit communities, offering both strategic insight, practical discussion and networking opportunities in a setting that blends professional exchange with the charm of Cascais.

Register now at the Leaseurope Annual Convention 2025 website and view the full programme here.