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CDIA Connect 2025

CDIA Connect 2025 wrapped up with just under 300 people in attendance, drawing industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to confront the most pressing challenges shaping the future of consumer reporting industry. Over three dynamic days and more than 20 sessions, attendees engaged deeply on pivotal topics including the future of the CFPB and FTC, fraud and identity theft trends, medical debt reporting, state-level privacy laws, the role of preemption and more.

High-profile speakers including Congressman Andy Barr, FTC’s Chris Mufarrige, and VantageScore’s CEO Silvio Tavares offered sharp insights. CDIA Connect 2025 solidified its role as the premier forum where the consumer data industry anticipates, adapts, and leads and the networking is unmatched! Check out the photos below

Save the Date!
CDIA Connect 2026 will be held May 6-9, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC.

REGISTRATION

Registration fee includes all conference materials, breakfast, lunch and AM & PM refreshments, and networking opportunities.

  • Early Bird Through April 4, 2025: @ $975 per person
  • Regular Registration: @ $1085 per person
  • Group Discounts @ $845 per person, when you register 3 or more
  • Government Rate: @ $845 per person
  • *Member Rate: @ $745 per person
    *CDIA members are consumer reporting agencies that compile consumer reports as defined in Section 603(d) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act primarily for credit reporting, mortgage reporting, tenant screening, and employment screening purposes.

AGENDA

The 2025 agenda includes:

  • the most current and pressing topics, including regulation & enforcement, privacy FCRA developments, Metro 2® reporting and e-Oscar® dispute handling, state and federal policy updates, and more!
  • legal experts, influential thought leaders, regulators, and officials from the consumer reporting industry.
  • multiple networking opportunities to connect and engage with your peers

Get to Know our 2025 agenda.

2025 SPEAKERS

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDITS

Earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits while gaining valuable insights at CDIA Connect!

CDIA Connect has been approved for 7.5 hours in a 60-minute state and 9.0 in a 50-minute state.

See 2025 Approved States

To receive CLE credit at CDIA Connect:

  1. Write down the CLE codes from each session you attend.
  2. Submit the post-conference evaluation using those codes.

Completing the post-conference evaluation survey is required for CLE credit.

Evaluation Details:

  • You will receive an email from cdia_training@cdiaonline.org with a link to the evaluation form immediately following the conference, or you can use the link below.
  • The evaluation form will be available starting Friday, May 9, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. (EDT). Note the link will not work prior to this time.
  • The form will close on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT).
  • Access the evaluation here: Complete the Evaluation Form

For Additional Questions:
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CLE accreditation is being sought by and through the D.C. Bar for all jurisdictions having mandatory CLE requirements.

HEAR WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“This is by far my favorite conference EVERY YEAR!”

“All of the panels were excellent, informative, and very relevant.”

“I enjoyed the wide range of topics from Disputes to Privacy to Metro 2®, to litigation.  The conference touched on a wide variety of topics that are of immediate concern to our businesses.”

“The content was excellent and cut across key areas for our industry. The speakers were engaging and overall the sessions ran smoothly.”

“I met people that do a similar role that I do so I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know them.  I find a lot of value in conversing with folks that understand and sincerely want to make credit reporting more accurate for all.”

HOTEL INFORMATION

Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia, 22202

Our room block is SOLD OUT!  We recommend calling the hotel directly to reserve or using one of the recommended hotels in the surrounding area:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Any person working in the credit reporting ecosystem will benefit from this program (See Program Access Policy). Examples include company executives, operations officers, financial professionals, corporate counsel, general counsel, compliance & risk officers, government relations professionals, policy directors, and data quality assurance professionals.  Conference attendees come from a variety of industries working in the consumer reporting industry including:

  • Nationwide, regional and specialized credit bureaus
  • Big Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Automotive Lending and Lease
  • Credit Unions
  • Student Loans
  • Mortgage
  • Background Screeners
  • Utility Companies
  • Third Party Collection Agency
  • Software Vendors
  • Retail
  • Debt Buyers and more!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Sponsoring this year’s conference?  To discuss our current opportunities, please contact kthomas@cdiaonline.org.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration cancellations received prior to the 30-day period leading up to a conference will be refunded less an administrative fee of $195. Registration cancellations received within the 30-day period prior to the conference will not be eligible to receive a refund. If the conference is cancelled, CDIA will refund all money deposited, but is not responsible for additional expenses, such as travel/hotel costs.

CDIA FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY

The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) may, at its discretion, waive the course fee for any attorney, member or non-member, who wishes to attend an Association CLE program, but for whom the cost would be a financial hardship.

Requests for tuition waiver will not be accepted at the door. Requests for tuition waiver, along with an explanation of hardship, must be received in writing at least 10 days prior to the program via email at cdia_training@cdiaonline.org.

The payment of any state’s CLE Credit Fees will remain the responsibility of the attorney.

HELPFUL TIPS

Each attendee must register individually or contact cdia_training@cdiaonline.org for group rates.
Please ensure your email address is used for the registration in order to receive all follow-up information.
Payment by credit card is due at time of registration (if you need to be invoiced, please contact cdia_training@cdiaonline.org)