Full PALS Agenda Released
LAS VEGAS – Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have released the full agenda for the 2015 event, which will be held Sept. 9–10 at Paris Las Vegas. This year’s schedule includes keynote addresses, workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities tailored to the educational needs of executives, experts and thought leaders in the F&I product provider and administration ... Read More »
LAS VEGAS – Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have released the full agenda for the 2015 event, which will be held Sept. 9–10 at Paris Las Vegas. This year’s schedule includes keynote addresses, workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities tailored to the educational needs of executives, experts and thought leaders in the F&I product provider and administration segment.
“Thanks to the tireless efforts of our advisory board and the boundless enthusiasm of our speakers, we stand at the precipice of the best and most meaningful P&A Leadership Summit to date,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of F&I and Showroom and P&A magazines. “I can hardly wait for the first session to begin.”
The full agenda for the 2015 P&A Leadership Summit can be found here. Attendees who register on or before Aug. 7 will enjoy a $100 early-bird discount. Registration and travel information is available at the event’s website.
“Attendees can look forward to a fantastic lineup of industry experts and leaders discussing and dissecting today’s most relevant topics,” says David Trinder, CEO of F&I Administration Systems and PALS Advisory Board Chair. “The advisory board has worked hard to create an agenda that addresses most every facet of the industry, and includes speakers with diverse knowledge and backgrounds in order to offer attendees a well-rounded conference.”
To inquire about sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or call 727-947-4027.
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