NAFA’s 50th Anniversary Conference Brings NAFA to NAPA
Powerful industry influencers speaking on critical subjects headline this year’s agenda
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) 50th Anniversary Annual Conference will be a can’t-miss event like never before, providing knowledge and insight into the economic and political environment that is shaping the business aviation industry. The Conference will include insight from industry sector leaders and influencers about how they are responding to current and anticipated market dynamics.
This year’s 50th anniversary event will be held in Napa Valley, California at the Meritage Resort from April 19– 22, 2022. NAFA plans to deliver an educationally rich conference with an agenda featuring some of the most respected speakers from across the industry. With its 50th Anniversary NAFA is also taking the opportunity to expand the Conference, with additional educational content and networking opportunities, and Continuing Education Credits available for certain professions.
2022’s robust agenda includes:
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Keynote Dawn Hudson, former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Pepsi Co. and of the NFL will discuss “The Power of Brand”
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A very timely address from Dr. LaVaughn Henry on the “Current State of US Monetary Policy”
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Industry discussions with Ed Bolen (NBAA), Pete Bunce (GAMA), and Tim Obitts (NATA)
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Manufacturer and product-line updates from Todd Simmons of Cirrus, Thierry Betbeze of Dassault, Michael Amalfitano of Embraer and Ron Draper of Textron Aviation
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Market Updates from Bloomberg and IADA and the Broker/ Dealer Community
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Impactful debate on issues such as aircraft valuations, aircraft insurance and preventing fraud
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Educational content on changes with the FAA Registry and a Legal Roundtable on Import/ Export and Customs challenges
Besides the business of aviation, there will be ample opportunity to network and socialize, since we all recognize that some of the best business takes place out of the conference room. The NAFA Annual Golf Classic is being rebranded to help raise funds to support the newly formed NAFA Foundation, in support of Student Scholarships. Finally, we intend to incorporate plenty of opportunities to enjoy local food and wine, with experiences that can only be found in Napa Valley. To learn more about this conference, or register, visit the event page on our site.
“This April’s 50th Anniversary conference will be very special, in more ways than usual” said Jim Blessing, president of NAFA. “There have been a lot of changes in and around our industry since we last met in Ft Lauderdale, and we are looking forward to discussing and evaluating these changes as well as reconnecting with colleagues.”
The National Aircraft Finance Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured by aircraft; to improving the industry's service to the public; and to providing our members with a forum for education and the sharing of information and knowledge to encourage the financing, leasing and insuring of general aviation aircraft.