More About This Event

ASA Member Price: $425 | Non-Member Price $525

Monday, June 3 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Presented by ASA's Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee, this annual event is the ultimate hub for cutting-edge insights in equipment valuation. Immerse yourself in educational sessions led by industry experts, offering a comprehensive look at current market conditions and trends. Join fellow appraisers, equipment management professionals, remarketers, and industry service providers and don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your appraisal toolbox. 

This event offers up to 11.2  hours of ASA CE credit and will be recorded.

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Conference Chairs

Michael A. Salvadore Jr., ASA-M&E/MTS
President, Senior Appraiser
Kingfish Capital Advisors, LLC

Dennis A. Bolton II, ASA
Head of Equipment Finance - North America
Gordon Brothers

Virtual Platform

This conference is being held via Zoom. Please be sure to review Zoom's System Requirements. See the Event Access tab to join the live virtual conference after registering. 

Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities
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Agenda

The Equipment Valuation Conference will offer one and a half days of education covering a variety of topics and markets that are key to those focused in machinery and equipment.

Monday, June 3, 2024

8:30 - 8:40am
Opening Remarks
Michael A. Salvadore, ASA-M&E/MTS, CEA, SPA, MPPA
Accredited Senior Appraiser, Certified Equipment Appraiser | Kingfish Capital Advisors, LLC

Dennis A. Bolton, ASA
Sr Managing Director I Head of Equipment Finance | Gordon Brothers

8:40 - 9:40am
Keynote Address: Threats and Opportunities to US Global Leadership
Marc Genest, Ph.D. | Forrest Sherman Professor of Public Diplomacy | US Naval War College

Does the United States still have the capability and the will to remain a global superpower? The international system has changed dramatically since the end of the Cold War when the US was the lone great power in the world. Today, we are confronting three revisionist powers – China, Russia, and Iran – these authoritarian regimes are simultaneously seeking to weaken America’s influence and alter the rules governing free trade, democratic governance, and the sanctity of sovereign borders. Now is not the time for the United States to ignore the dangerous challenges facing us and our allies. Otherwise, our children will live in a world dominated by ruthless dictators whose beliefs are hostile to every sacred principle this great nation has stood for over the past two hundred years. I will assess the challenges and offer potential strategies for the United States to confront these new and rising threats.

9:40 - 9:45am
Break

9:45 - 10:45am
State of the New and Used Construction Equipment Economy
Grant Nolen | Director of Sales | Fusable

The State of the Construction Equipment Economy will review findings based on various surveys conducted, an in-depth review of customers' fleets, analysis of valuation and used market trends, and insights based on an understanding of how broader trends in the construction industry impact equipment owners and operators.

10:45 - 11:45am
The AI Revolution In Appraisal: Adapt Now or Be Left Behind!
Kham Inthirath | CEO | Compound Effect

Explore the transformative world of AI and its impact on the appraisal industry, exploring how it's reshaping current practices and carving out new future possibilities. This session will blend insightful explorations with practical applications of AI, equipping you with actionable strategies to elevate your appraisal work. Embrace this journey to position yourself at the forefront of industry innovation, unlocking new levels of professional growth and competitive edge.

11:45am - 12:15pm
Lunch

12:15 - 1:15pm
Collateral Asset Management: an Equipment Finance Perspective
Derek Marcello | SVP - Head of Asset Management | Regions Equipment Finance Corp

Don't miss this comprehensive overview of collateral asset management within the equipment finance realm. Session highlights include: a concise comparison between Asset Managers and Appraisers, shedding light on our selection criteria and rationale; insights into how Asset Managers perceive and utilize M&E appraisals; the critical role of communication and continuity in the realm of appraisals; and a discussion on best practices in collateral asset management.

1:15 - 2:15pm
State of the Corporate Aircraft Space
Richard A. Berkemeier, ASA | Senior Appraiser | Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group

2:15 - 2:25pm
Break

3:20 - 4:20pm
Applying the Income Approach to Power Generation Appraisal
Fernando Sosa, ASA, MRICS | Managing Director Co-Lead Energy & Infrastructure | Marshall & Stevens Inc.

This presentation will review the three approaches to value with a concentration on the income approach to value.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

8:00am - 9:00am
Lease Portfolio Management & End of Lease
Dennis A. Bolton, ASA
Sr Managing Director I Head of Equipment Finance | Gordon Brothers

Learn more about what appraisers need know on these important topics.

9:00am - 10:00am
Dairy Cheese & Machinery - Then and Now
Greg Mergen, AM | President | International Machinery Exchange

Learn more about dairy and cheese processing equipment in this session which will emphasize how current technology has evolved using methodologies existing for many decades.

10:00am - 10:10am
Break

10:10am - 11:10am
Marine and Offshore Assets: An Appraisal Perspective
Harry Ward | President | Dufour, Laskay & Strouse, Inc.

Explore the unique considerations and challenges of valuation in the maritime and offshore energy markets. Learn how DLS Marine approaches asset appraisal and business valuation for clients in the marine transportation, shipyard, offshore oil and gas and offshore wind segments. The presentation will touch on the distinctive skills and technology employed in the inspection of large industrial assets in demanding marine environments.

11:10am - 11:20am
Closing Remarks

Agenda subject to change.

Group Discounts
A 10% discount off the current, applicable registration fee is available for five or more individuals registering from the same organization. Individuals must be registered as a group to qualify for the discount. For additional details and instructions on how to register, please contact ASA Member Services at +1 800-272-8258 or +1 703-478-2228 or via e-mail at asainfo@appraisers.org.