Ilana Zur
Pack your bags and get ready! Conference season has arrived and it’s become the way of life for every walk of the automotive industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, conferences give you the opportunity to see the cutting edge technology disrupting the industry.
Orlando, FL – June 23-25, 2019
Talk about girl power, Women in Automotive is paving the road for a new generation of automotive – one where gender has no limits! The heartbeat of this conference is to empower women in the male-dominated industry and arm them with a strong skill-set and network for continued success.
Attendees can expect to be surrounded by powerful, like-minded females, eager to take the industry by the horns. This conference is three full days of female-focused interactive sessions, industry-leading keynote speakers, and innovative panel discussions. You can expect to bring home fresh dealership strategies, leadership development ideas, and deeper insight into trends for women in automotive.
Plus, while you’re in Orlando don’t miss the opportunity to sink your teeth into a 32 day dry – aged Tomahawk ribeye at Bull & Bears Steakhouse at the Waldof Astoria Orlando.
Las Vegas, NV – August 19-21, 2019
Digital Dealer is the place to be for complete exposure to disruptive automotive technology. As digital is prominent in the industry, automotive professionals from all over the country attend this conference to understand how to stay on top with the latest technology shaking the industry. While the conference is focused on digital marketing, the peer-to-peer network opportunities are endless, driving more dealers to attend. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by other professionals interested in the revolution of one of the oldest industries in the United States?
Expect your agenda to be filled with sessions on optimizing human capital, reaching your shoppers where they are and the modern buyers’ journey. Additionally, you’ll have access to a huge expo hall filled with solutions to dealers’ biggest pain points today. I’ve mentioned disruptive technology a few times, which is why it’s no coincidence that AutoLeadStar will be debuting solution, Acquire. Acquire automates your paid media so you can manage your own ads at scale. Make sure to schedule a demo with AutoLeadStar beforehand to experience a true revolution in digital marketing for the automotive industry.
They say vegas never sleeps. After dancing the night away at LIGHT night club for the #DD27 Dance party, treat yourself to a late night chicken fried bacon at Freedom Beat open 24/7!
Driving Sales Executive Summit
Las Vegas, NV – October 6-8, 2019
If you see yourself as a progressive innovative leader in automotive, you won’t want to miss this. Driving Sales is catered to senior executives. At this conference, expect to network amongst key players from Asbury Automotive group, Penske Automotive, and Ken Graff. The most unique aspect of this conference is the opportunity to hear from professionals outside of automotive, presenting solutions to the challenges we are currently facing.
Expect to leave with diverse, ground-breaking thought leadership and speaking sessions, arming you with the latest trends in sales, digital retailing, and employee development. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to share some of your best knowledge over dinner at Top of the World – located 800 feet above the Las Vegas strip!
Las Vegas, NV – February 14 – 17, 2020
Known for everything automotive, NADA is the place to be to ensure your dealership can “win big at retailing”. Automotive professionals from every level look forward to attending this yearly event to gather insight on the latest technologies, leading trends and hottest solutions for the industry. As an attendee, you can expect guided round table discussions and exclusive opportunities to meet with executive level professionals from your manufacturer. All of these opportunities tucked neatly into a 700,000 SF expo hall to solve every dealership’s need and curiosity. No industry does Vegas like automotive, so while attending NADA make sure to get your Instagram worthy picture at the Bellagio fountains followed by a burger at Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen.
Conferences give us the opportunity to see what’s new in the industry alongside our peers and vendor partners. Whether you’re a C-level executive or a BDC agent, there will always be something you can take away from attending these conferences. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Digital Dealer this August.
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