defi SUMMIT 2026

Connect.
Collaborate.
Create.

September 15-17, 2026
San Diego, CA

Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate.

JUNE 10-11, 2024 | GRAPEVINE, TX

What is defi SUMMIT?

The 2026 defi SUMMIT is our premier client and partner event, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Set in vibrant San Diego, SUMMIT is designed to deepen relationships, highlight our shared commitment to your success, and equip you with the insights and tools needed to get the most from our solutions. From expert-led sessions to dynamic networking, this is where ideas are sparked, strategies are sharpened, and the future is shaped—together.

 

defi ORIGINATIONS’ Custom Loan Origination Software

 

Why Attend?

Connect

Connect with industry peers, defi experts, and strategic partners in an energizing environment built for open dialogue, idea sharing, and relationship building.

Collaborate

Be part of the conversations shaping what's next. Discover strategies, insights, and best practices that will empower you to get more from our solutions.

Create

Embrace innovative approaches and implement forward-thinking frameworks to stay ahead of the curve and lead your organization to the next level.

Keynote Speakers

Dan Chuparkoff

AI & Innovation Expert · Former Google Executive

Dan Chuparkoff is a technology executive and keynote speaker with 30 years of experience driving innovation at companies like Google and McKinsey, helping organizations make technology practical and useful.

Scott "Kidd" Poteet

Polaris Dawn Pilot · First Civilian Spacewalk

Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, fighter pilot, endurance athlete, and Polaris Dawn mission pilot who helped make history with the first civilian spacewalk in orbit.

High-Level Agenda*

*Subject to change

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defi SUMMIT Schedule


September 14

Mon

11AM - 5:30PM (PDT)

  • Optional Golf Outing

    11AM - 5:30PM

  • Free Evening for Dinner

    6PM - 10PM

defi SUMMIT Schedule


September 15

Tues

9AM - 10PM (PDT)

  • Registration

    8AM - 4PM

  • Brunch

    9AM - 10:30AM

  • Client Activities

    11AM - 3:30PM

  • Networking with Partners

    3PM - 4PM

  • Welcome & Keynote

    4PM - 5:30PM

  • Cocktail Reception & Dinner

    6PM - 10PM

September 16

Wed

7AM - 9PM (PDT)

  • Breakfast

    7:30AM - 9AM

  • Keynote

    9AM - 10:10AM

  • Breakouts

    10:15AM - 12PM

  • Lunch

    12PM - 1:30PM

  • Breakouts

    1:30PM - 4PM

  • Partner Networking & Meetings

    4PM - 5PM

  • Offsite Cocktail Reception & Dinner

    6PM - 9PM

September 17

Thurs

7AM - 4PM (PDT)

  • Breakfast

    7:30AM - 9AM

  • Roadmap Roundtables

    9AM - 12PM

  • Lunch

    12PM - 1PM

  • Client Meetings

    1PM - 4PM

Meals and breaks to include additional networking with partners. Full schedule will be released in the event app closer to the time of event.

Breakout Session Topics Include:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Fraud

  • Compliance

  • Best Practices

  • Roundtables

  • And More...

September 14

Play Where the Pros Play

Optional Golf Outing | Torrey Pines

Kick things off early with an optional round at Torrey Pines - one of golf’s most iconic coastal courses. Arrive ahead of defi SUMMIT, hit the fairway, and connect with peers in a relaxed, memorable setting before the week begins.

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Start SUMMIT With An Adventure

Kick off your defi SUMMIT experience the right way with an adventure on Tuesday! From 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (PDT) on September 15, 2026, clients and select sponsors will partake in one of these three adventures in the beautiful city of San Diego.

Sail San Diego Bay

This private catamaran sail explores San Diego Harbor and offers stunning views of the city skyline from the water. It’s a relaxing and iconic experience enjoyed by both locals and visitors.

Gaslamp Pub Crawl

This guided walking tour through the Gaslamp Quarter pairs local history with tastings at popular craft breweries. It’s a fun and social way to experience downtown San Diego.

Whale Watching

This private whale‑watching charter cruises along San Diego’s coastline in search of whales, dolphins, and other marine life. It’s an unforgettable ocean experience guided by expert naturalists.

The Pendry Hotel

550 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

The Pendry is the exclusive hotel for defi SUMMIT 2026, and the discounted room block is now available for booking.

Please note: The discounted room block for defi SUMMIT closes on Monday, August 24, 2026. After this date, we are unable to accommodate additional room requests.

Hotel booking information is available on the registration page.

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Client
Registration

Register today and join us for memorable experiences, thought-provoking speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.

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Hear from Our Past Attendees

The most valuable part of the event was the networking with other clients in similar areas, and the ability to get more one-on-one time with defi employees to strategize on ideas and projects my organization is working on.
I appreciated networking with defi leadership to gain insight into their executive vision and voice opportunities for collaboration.
defi SUMMIT is such an intimate and unique opportunity to connect with other defi users and get direct access to the technical support team.

Hotel & Travel

The economy is evolving, customer expectations are rising, and digital auto lending is in demand. Today’s auto lending challenges will continue to impact the industry for years to come.

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Adapt

Self-administer to quickly add products, lines of business, or implement changes in response to business or market shifts

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Scale

Increase application volume and business complexity without impacting response time

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Configure

No-code, next-gen configuration enables efficiencies and puts the power in the hands of your business users

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Rely

Continuous business operation and the ultimate response time and uptime for availability when and where borrowers want

Loan and Lease Servicing Challenges

The economy is slowing, customer expectations are rising, and digital auto lending is in demand. Today’s auto lending challenges will continue to affect the industry for years to come.

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Delinquencies

When delinquencies rise, auto lenders need an increasing number of knowledgeable customer service experts able to handle higher volumes, address problems early, collect payment as contracted, and avoid defaults and costly repossessions. With trained staff, automated processes, and technology infrastructure ready, defi MANAGED SERVICING experts and experienced remarketing teams can reduce losses and mitigate impact on a lender's bottom line.

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Customers

Borrowers today expect a fast and easy, digital-first process that revolves around their needs. A customer-first market means borrowers don’t need to stick to just one auto financing company or lending institution. Auto lenders must give customers quick answers, resolve disputes swiftly, and offer a digital payment process. defi MANAGED SERVICING offers lenders and their borrowers improved customer-response times and streamlined digital interactions.

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Staffing

Employee attrition rates in contact centers have always been on the high end of the scale. Forward-looking auto lenders need technologies and teams to help them maintain a fully-staffed loan servicing operation. defi MANAGED SERVICES teams, using proprietary loan servicing software and providing the personnel needed to manage all aspects of loan servicing, free up a lender’s staff so they can focus on core business functions.

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Processes

Auto lending contact centers are labor- and resource-intensive. They can bleed dollars and mistakenly introduce compliance risk and without automation and insights into customer service calls and fulfillment, it’s tough for auto lenders to ensure their teams are delivering a great customer experience every time. defi MANAGED SERVICES takes the worry out of lease servicing, loan servicing, and collections by providing teams of experts ready to take over operations with no additional product training.

defi SOLUTIONS’ Suite of Products and Services

With defi SOLUTIONS' lending suite, you get efficiencies at every stage of the lending process. We offer a range of loan origination and servicing products to meet your needs.

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New Lending Technology

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Best Auto Lease or Loan LOS

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Cloud-based Loan Origination

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Loan Origination Process Explained

HOTEL & TRAVEL

Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana
1301 Solana Blvd, Westlake, TX 76262

Walking distance from defi’s new headquarters and a 10-mile drive to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

The defi SUMMIT room block is expired.

You may book directly with the Marriott or reserve a different hotel.

Marriott Solana: Call 817-430-5000 or visit website
Holiday Inn Trophy Club: visit website
Hilton Homewood Suites Trophy Club/Southlake: visit website

FAQs

 
 

What to Expect at defi SUMMIT 2026!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Optional Golf Outing

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Ready to Join Industry Leaders at SUMMIT?

Register today and join us for memorable experiences, thought-provoking speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.

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