LAS VEGAS — Before the National Automobile Dealers Association kicks off its convention this year, the American Financial Services Association will be holding its 16th Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition, with a bevy of industry experts set to present.

And for one of its most popular sessions — the Industry CEO Panel — the list of speakers was just revealed.

Speakers on this panel include chairman and chief executive officer of TD Auto Finance Thomas Gilman, as well as the president of Bank of America's Dealer Financial Services division John Hyatt, to name a few.

“Leading vehicle finance CEOs will discuss the challenges facing the industry and what they expect in 2012 and beyond,” officials noted of the panel that will also include Marc Sheinbaum, president and CEO of Chase Auto Finance, and Andrew Stuart, president and CEO of Volkswagen Credit.

The conference is scheduled for Feb. 1–3 in Las Vegas at the Bellagio.

The three-day event will also feature presentations such as “Myths vs. Reality: Financing Military Members and Veterans,” presented by Ann Bybee, vice president of Toyota Financial Services, and a NADA Leadership Panel, titled "Top Issues for Dealers in 2012."

To register for the event or see a full agenda, click here.