Driving the Future of Auto Finance.

2025 Automotive Finance Canada

Name: 2025 Automotive Finance Canada
Start: 2025-02-11T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-11T18:00:00+00:00
Location: International AutoShow Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

February 11th, 2025 | International AutoShow Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto

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About This Event

The 2025 Automotive Finance Canada conference (February 11th, Toronto) will focus on Driving the Future of Auto Finance by tackling the sector’s most pressing issues: fraud, digital transformation, macroeconomic shocks, remarketing, and underwriting. The event will provide attendees with next-generation insights and actionable solutions for adapting to changing consumer behaviour and mitigating operational risk.

The summit is for Senior Executives and decision-makers across the financial and auto ecosystem, including leaders from major Lenders (Banks, Credit Unions, Auto Finance Companies), Insurers, and Fintechs. Professionals in Operations, Risk Management, and Digital Strategy will gain critical intelligence from an executive speaker lineup for strategic planning and forging essential industry partnerships.

Featured Speakers

John Hiscock Ex-SVP, Automotive Finance

Scott Morrison President

Alexandra Goslar Senior Director, Retail Auto Finance

Eric Dillon President

Tim Tremain CEO

Brendan Dineen Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Alain Henry Vice President | CEO

Marc Emmons Vice President, Automotive Finance

Krishnan Mani Head, Financial Services

Liliane Dubois Director Strategic Development

Dan Park CEO

Michael Scotland Vice President, Operations

Zyra Pangilinan Senior Product Manager

Aymie Sullivan SVP Operations

Sheila Tibbo Operational Risk

Steve Malone CEO

J. Raymond O’Kane Ex-VP, Auto Finance

Jonah Larmor Senior Advisor

Kevin Andrews CEO | President

Alfred Apps CEO

Agenda

8:00 - 6:00

8:00 - 8:45

Breakfast Meetup

8:00 - 5:30 Concurrent

Networking Starts Now

Use the Finance Events Network App to setup meetings in the Networking Hall throughout the day. Schedule time in the network hall. Numbers in the app correspond with numbers on the networking area high tops.

8:50 - 9:00

Setting the Stage

Gary Schwartz sets the stage for the day highlighting key themes.

Gary Schwartz
President | CEO

Canadian Lenders Association

9:00 - 9:30

Digital Dealers: Financing in the Age of Online Car Sales

Refine your digital automotive retail adoption strategies. Learn how to align dealer incentives with digital lending to bridge the $1.5B analog commission gap.

Justin Jakubiak
Partner, Litigation | Automotive Law

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Moderator
Scott Morrison
President

Nissan Canada Finance
Speaker
Liliane Dubois
Director Strategic Development

Santander
Speaker
Dan Park
CEO

Clutch
Speaker

9:30 - 9:45

Clicks to Keys: The Modern Car Buyer’s Journey

Optimizing the modern car buyer journey is essential for today’s dealers. Learn how to bridge the gap between online clicks and in-person keys with expert insights.

Sarah Petryna
Sr. Director, Product

DealerTrack
Keynote

9:45 - 10:15

Macro Shocks: Trump Tariffs, Interest Rates & Political Uncertainty ...

Analyze the macroeconomic trends in Canadian automotive for 2026. Experts discuss U.S. tariffs, interest rate shifts, and strategies to protect your lending portfolio.

Alfred Apps
CEO

Braxted Group
Moderator
John Hiscock
Ex-SVP, Automotive Finance

Scotiabank
Speaker
Tim Tremain
CEO

North Lake
Speaker
Eric Dillon
President

General Bank of Canada
Speaker

10:15 - 11:00

Schmooze Break

11:00 - 11:30

Fraud: ’24 Learnings | ’25 Solutions

Master the latest fraud trends in Canadian automotive finance. Learn from experts about 2025 AML regulations and tech strategies to mitigate financial crime risk.

Carl Davies
Head of Fraud & Identity

Equifax
Moderator
Jennifer Arnold
CEO

Minerva
Speaker
Victoria Bowes
Detective Constable

Halton Regional Police
Speaker

11:30 - 12:00

Revving Up Coverage: OEMs and Embedded Insurance

Integrating embedded insurance in automotive finance is the next frontier for OEMs and lenders. Learn how to boost F&I profit and deepen customer loyalty today.

Bethan Moorcraft
Founder

Moorcraft Media
Moderator
Steven Phillips
EVP, Emerging and Adjacent Business Models

Co-operators
Speaker
Jonathan Weir
P&C Insurance lead

KPMG
Speaker

12:00 - 1:00

Network Lunch

1:00 - 1:30

Identity-first Lending: Who is behind the wheel?

Identity-first lending in automotive finance is the front line against rising fraud. Learn how upfront verification reduces chargebacks and builds lender trust.

Anne-Marie Kelly
Head of Fraud

Paays
Moderator
Zyra Pangilinan
Senior Product Manager

RBC
Speaker
Kevin Andrews
CEO | President

AUTO|ONE Group
Speaker
Jonah Larmor
Senior Advisor

Pioneer Auto Group
Speaker

1:30 - 2:00

Auto Finance 2.0: Is the Pie Big Enough For All?

Discover the future of automotive finance intermediaries. We analyze if big banks can compete with fintech innovators in the shift to direct-to-consumer lending.

J. Raymond O’Kane
Ex-VP, Auto Finance

BMO
Moderator
Marcos Lopez
CEO

Credit App
Speaker
Alain Henry
Vice President | CEO

Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc.
Speaker
Aymie Sullivan
SVP Operations

CanCap Group
Speaker

2:00 - 2:30

Afternoon Schmooze

2:30 - 3:00

On the Auction Block: The Remarketing Dilemma

Maximizing vehicle asset recovery values is critical as the remarketing landscape evolves. Learn how multi-channel auctions and speed can improve lender returns.

Brendan Dineen
Vice President of Sales and Marketing

iA Auto Finance
Moderator
Matt Rispin
Vice-President Wholesale & Public Auctions

North Toronto Auction
Speaker
Bryan McIntyre
Director, Commercial Sales

EBlock
Speaker
Mark Pavan
President

Wholesale Express
Speaker

3:00 - 3:30

Underwriting Automotive: Risk and Decisioning

Automating auto loan credit decisioning is the key to faster approvals and portfolio health. Learn how AI and predictive analytics are reshaping auto lending.

Bob Metodiev
Head of Business Development

Inovatec
Moderator
Evan Chrapko
CEO | Founder

Trust Science
Speaker
Michael Scotland
Vice President, Operations

Eden Park
Speaker
Sheila Tibbo
Operational Risk

Hyundai
Speaker

3:30 - 5:00

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Details

Date

February 11th, 2025

Time

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venue

International AutoShow Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario