Connecting the World of Leasing: Alta’s Conferences Unite Equipment Finance Leaders Across Regions 

Building a strong network is critical to success in the global equipment finance industry, and The Alta Group has played an important role in bringing leasing professionals, funders, government officials, and other experts together in regions where strong networking opportunities can be difficult to find.  

September’s XXIII Latin American Leasing Conference in Bogota, Colombia, is an excellent example. The event drew 196 attendees from 12 countries. This annual event has become a widely anticipated forum for participants in this region to learn about all areas of the leasing business, including regulations, best practices, technology, and risk management. 

 “We were extremely pleased with the strong showing this year’s Latin American conference drew,” said Rafael Castillo-Triana, CEO for Alta’s Latin American Region and Emerging Markets. “These events are such an important opportunity for people in this industry to meet other leasing professionals, as well as industry experts, government officials, and other key players in the Latin American equipment leasing and finance world.” 

Topics addressed at the conference include: 

• Best practices in finance and operating leases. 

• Credit risk management and the risk weight of leasing portfolios regarding required capital for banks and financial institutions. 

• Strategic considerations for the current geopolitical and economic environment. 

The event was so popular that The Alta Group plans to host a follow-up in spring 2026 in Guatemala City. More information on this event will be available soon at TheAltaConferences.com.  

November Event Focuses on Middle East and Africa 

In addition to Latin America, The Alta Group brings together experts on asset finance in the Middle East and Africa at its annual Lease Conference Dubai, hosted in partnership with Invigors EMEA Ltd. This marks the fifth year for this event, which will take place Nov. 19-20, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

The event brings actionable knowledge and expertise to industry players in this region, and provides a valuable networking opportunity for lessors, suppliers, investors, bankers, service providers, and regulatory authorities. 

The 2025 conference will include sessions on the macroeconomic risk outlook, data-driven residual value forecasting, global best practices in asset finance, artificial intelligence, and more. Speakers include Castillo-Triana of Alta, as well as Ian Robertson, Hans Geijsen, and Christoph Auerbach of Invigors. 

To follow the latest regarding The Alta Group’s international leasing conferences, visit TheAltaConferences.com.