At last week’s Convention & Expo, attendees engaged in interactive roundtable discussions that focused on compliance, technology and more. Plus, vendors tried their hand at the high-energy, sales pitch competition, Pitch Slam.
07/31/2023 3:00 P.M.
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ACA International’s Annual Convention & Expo, held last week, was a can’t-miss event for accounts receivable management (ARM) industry professionals seeking to elevate their knowledge and make connections. Attendees left with fresh perspectives and valuable insights that will undoubtedly have lasting impacts on their professional journeys.
This year we introduced new interactive breakout sessions, where attendees engaged in fast-paced, roundtable discussions on hot topics in the industry.
Here are a few highlights:
ARM’s Reach: A Focus on People and Processes explored crucial topics for business owners, including hiring top talent, employee retention, offshoring strategies, portfolio diversification and process automation.
Tech-nique Dating: Exploring Technology Innovation in the Collection Industry was another captivating session that embraced the future of the ARM industry. Participants had the chance to discuss cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, data mining, chatbots, and digital communication tools, inspiring attendees to explore the potential applications of these innovations in their own organizations.
Lastly, The Compliance Circuit examined ways to ease the difficulty of navigating the complex world of regulatory compliance. Industry experts facilitated small-group discussions on compliance management systems, phone call tracking, credit reporting requirements and more.
Pitch Slam
One of the most anticipated events of this year’s Convention was the newly introduced Pitch Slam competition. Ten ARM industry vendors went head-to-head in a fast-paced, high-energy sales pitch showdown. In the first round, each vendor had only two minutes to impress the audience. Those who advanced to the second round had just one minute to sell their product. The event proved to be a unique opportunity for vendors to showcase their companies, connect with potential customers and generate excitement throughout the Expo Hall.
This year’s Pitch Slam winner was Jason Hiland, executive vice president of Collaborationroom.AI.
The four runners-up were:
- Aaron Reiter, executive vice president of sales and marketing, InterProse
- Joel Blackburn, senior director of business services, Cornerstone Licensing Services
- Ashley Campanella, senior customer success manager, Arbeit Software
- Harry Strausser III, president, Applied Innovation Inc.
Save the Date for the 2024 Annual Convention & Expo
Looking ahead, ACA’s 2024 Convention & Expo at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California, promises even greater excitement. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the ARM industry’s most exciting event of the year and mark your calendars for July 21-23, 2024!
Thank you to the 2023 Convention & Expo Sponsors:
Provana, Uniphore, QBE, REPAY, TCN, TransUnion, TEC Services Group, Bayview, Connect International, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, EFT Network Inc, Quantrax, Factual Data, Interprose, CSS Impact, Nationwide, Finvi, Beam Software, RevSpring, Payscout, Balch & Bingham LLP, Nordis Technologies, CollectOne, Collectors Insurance Agency, CompuMail, Payment Savvy, Solutions by Text, AXIS, AON, and Nutun.
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