2026 AICM National Conference - Credit in Motion: Lead the Change

About the survey

To help us design a conference program that's engaging, relevant, and forward-thinking, we'd love your input. This survey should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help shape the topics, speakers, and session formats at the 2026 AICM National Conference – Credit in Motion: Lead the Change.
1.Your current challenges
Are there specific challenges or pain points you face in your role that you'd like explored at the conference?
The below questions use the AICM's Learning and Development framework to understand your interest in these areas and prompt your thinking on topics/challenges.
2.Industry Trends and Strategy
Please rate your level of interest in each of the following topics using the scale:
Not relevant
Low priority
Good to know
High interest 
Top priority
Economic and Credit Outlook
Economic updates, political and regulatory trends, global credit developments
Technology in Credit
AI and automation, data analytics, digital transformation, cybersecurity
Credit Strategy and Risk Management
Credit policies, risk frameworks, stress testing, insurance
Sales & Credit Collaboration
Sales enablement, pre-sales assessments, navigating internal friction
Credit products and Finance Alternatives
BPNL, trade finance, embedded finance, fintech partnerships
3.Core Credit Knowledge Areas
Please rate your interest level for the following areas:
Not relevant
Low priority
Good to know
High interest 
Top priority
Account Management
Reconciliation, collections, hardship, customer liaison
Credit Assessment and Onboarding
Financial analysis, entity validation, contract law
Enforcement and Recovery
Legal processes, documentation, workflow management
Customer and Portfolio Review
Risk profiling, data-driven reviews, segmentation
KPI Reporting & Compliance
Internal reports, audits, external obligations
4.Professional Capabilities and Soft Skills
Please rate your interest level for the following areas:
Not relevant
Low Priority
Good to know
High interest
Top priority
Leadership and Communication
Influence, collaboration, empathy, team development
Commercial Acumen
Negotiation, business insight, conflict resolution
Systems and Process Excellence
Technology, reporting, documentation, process design
Project and Change Management
Implementing tools, innovation, managing transformation
Industry Awareness & Networking
Market intel, peer connection, economic context
5.Please provide comments and/or suggest additional general knowledge areas:
6.Please select the top 5 emerging topics and deep dive sessions you would attend:(Required.)
7.How interested are you in the following formats?
Not interested
Interested
Very interested
Keynote Presentations - One expert speaker
Panel Discussions - Multiple viewpoints on a topic
Hybrid Sessions - Presentation + Discussion
Peer-led roundatables - Collaborative group discussions
Quick Fire Insights - Short 10-15 minute talks from multiple speakers
Product/tech demonstrations
Interactive Case Clinics - Solve real-world challenges
Workshops or Skills Labs - Hands on problem solving
Networking/social sessions
8.What types of sessions do you most prefer? Why
9.Would you be willing to contribute to the conference as a:
10.Do you plan to attend in 2026