We’re back! The Women in Consumer Finance Conference will relaunch in Fall 2027! Details coming soon.
About Women in Consumer Finance
Founded in 2018 by Stephanie Eidelman, Women in Consumer Finance (WCF) is an annual leadership summit and thriving community for high-achieving women across the consumer finance ecosystem—including creditors, law firms, asset buyers, debt collection agencies, and technology providers.
Through dynamic networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, and inspiring storytelling, WCF empowers women to build meaningful relationships, cultivate in-demand skills, and lead at every level of their careers. For employers, WCF offers a strategic platform to invest in high-potential female talent and strengthen their executive pipeline.
Our alumni network spans more than 1,900 women across 400+ companies, fostering ongoing mentorship, business collaboration, and leadership development.
A New Chapter with ACA International
In 2026, ACA International (ACA) — the leading trade association for the accounts receivable management industry — acquired WCF. ACA is proud to carry forward WCF’s legacy of peer-focused empowerment and look forward to relaunching this annual event in Fall 2027.
Why I Built Women in Consumer Finance
By Stephanie Eidelman, WCF Founder
When I worked in the consumer finance industry, I noticed thousands of talented women — but few at the top. And I learned that so many of them struggled to find belonging in the same way I did.
People who feel like they don’t belong make themselves smaller. People who feel like they do belong take up space and make their voice heard. Turns out, it’s hard to be the best possible leader and advance your career if you don’t feel like you belong.
So I built Women in Consumer Finance, a leadership summit that puts belonging and connection at the center.
We focused on dozens of details that make a difference: small teams and lots of structure, so nobody feels like they’re back in middle school without a place to sit at lunch. It worked. Women began jockeying within their companies to be selected to attend. I regularly heard from women who told me, “You don't know this, but your event changed my life.”
Relationships — more than anything else — drive career success. Inspiring speeches are nice, but they don’t translate to results without a tribe that has your back.
I’m proud of what WCF built, and I’m grateful it will continue. There’s truly nothing like it.
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