Announcing New Sessions! CDIA Connect 2025 – May 7-9, 2025
The highly anticipated 2025 CDIA Connect (formerly the CDIA Law & Industry Conference) will be held May 7-9 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City, VA! The event will kick-off with a Women in Consumer Data Forum on May. 7, followed by a full day session on May 8 and a half day session on May 9.
CDIA Connect is more than just an annual conference—it’s a pivotal event that advances the industry by addressing its most pressing challenges and opportunities while bringing every facet of the industry together. Attendees will gain unparalleled insights into emerging trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, empowering them to make informed decisions and shape the future of consumer data industry.
The Agenda is shaping up, read below to learn more or visit our website.
Learn about our newest sessions to join CDIA Connect!
Inside the CFPB: Key Initiatives and What They Mean for the Industry
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as they provide key insights into pressing issues shaping the financial landscape, including FCRA rulemaking, the CFPB’s stance on medical debt, recent enforcement actions, and the evolving world of open banking. Gain a deeper understanding of regulatory priorities and their impact on the industry.
Consumer Reporting Litigation & Regulation: Key Risks & Trends in 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with this essential session on the latest litigation and regulatory enforcement trends shaping the consumer reporting industry in 2025. Our panel of legal experts including David Anthony, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke, Rebecca Kuehn, Partner, Hudson Cook, and Denise Norgle, SVP Public Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Data Industry Association, will analyze critical court rulings, enforcement actions, and evolving compliance challenges impacting industry stakeholders.
This session will provide a deep dive into emerging litigation risks, shifts in regulatory priorities, and enforcement strategies from key agencies. Gain practical insights into navigating these complex developments and ensuring compliance in an increasingly scrutinized environment.
AI Models Under Review: Discrimination, Nontraditional Data & Federal and State Regulatory Expectations
As AI and machine learning transform credit underwriting, scoring models, and fraud detection, regulators are intensifying their focus on potential discrimination risks, and state AI laws are being enacted and considered that would impact the use of models. This session will explore key issues in AI-driven decision-making, including fair lending expectations, the use of nontraditional data, and recent CFPB supervisory highlights and exams. Experts will discuss how score providers and financial institutions can balance innovation with compliance while addressing concerns around bias, transparency, and regulatory scrutiny. The panel will also discuss regulatory and legislative pressure on model development and testing at the state level, through state anti-discrimination and AI laws.
Reserve Your Hotel Room Today!
Have you heard the conference is in Arlington, VA this year?
Rooms are filling quickly. Make sure you reserve your room before they sell out!
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Each attendee is responsible for obtaining their hotel accommodation. As a courtesy, a limited number of rooms are being held at the group rate of $299, plus tax* on a first come first served basis. It is recommended that you reserve your room as soon as possible to ensure you can stay on property.
For more information related to the event, please visit our event page. Limited seating remains, secure your seat today!
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