TOPICS & AGenda

Carefully curated with the most forward-thinking dealers in mind, these topics are designed to address the big questions you are asking... or the ones you should be asking. Packed with insights, trends, and tactics to keep you leading from the front, this agenda is sure to leave you energized and refreshed as you head back to your business.

TOPICS

Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Artificial Intelligence
How AI is being used in today's industry
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AI Sales Agents: Friend or Foe?
How conversational AI is reshaping customer interactions and closing deals.
Maximizing Profits with AI: Strategies to Convert More Shoppers and Drive Sales
Boost Profitability, Increase Customer Satisfaction and Save Time
Compliance
Eliminate inefficiencies and avoid legal landmines
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Culture
Build the best employees and workplaces
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
The Hidden ROI of Wellness Programs
Learn how wellness programs can reduce burnout, boost morale, and create a stronger team that delivers exceptional customer service.
EVs
Sell them while still making a profit
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
EV Reality Check: What the Latest Data Means for Dealers
New Insights on EV Adoption, Market Trends, and What’s Next for Retail Auto
EV Retailing Secrets in a World without Rebates
Learn how to sell and market EVs effectively without relying on incentives, from pricing strategies to consumer education.
EV Power For Life: The True Economics of EV Charging
A look at the state of charging in America and how dealers can improve margins on EVs through home charging programs.
Fixed Ops
The right changes to make in the service department
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Bringing the Service Lane to Their Driveway
The rise of mobile service and how it’s revolutionizing customer loyalty.
Global Industry
A view from 30,000 feet
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
The Auto Industry’s Next Chapter: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why
Steve Greenfield's Perspective on Market Trends, Dealer Strategies, and the Next Big Bets
Leadership
The best leaders in the business
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Lead or Be Left Behind
How top dealers are redefining leadership in a fast-changing industry.
More Than Cars, More Than Business: The Movement You Can’t Ignore
The People Who Will Shape Automotive’s Next Decade Are in This Room—Are You One of Them?
Marketing
Data, content and brand strategy
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Omnichannel Mastery: Using Data to Drive Sales Faster
Learn how to leverage data-driven insights across all channels to optimize the customer journey and accelerate conversions.
Set It and Sell It
How automation is transforming marketing, lead nurturing, and follow-ups.
SEO to GEO
How to win the new SEO game and dominate with Generative AI
Past Performance Predicts Future Behaviors
Unlock insights from past performance to optimize lead sources, sales strategies, and customer engagement.
Website Bootcamp: Strengthening Vendor Management & Performance
Learn how to manage vendors effectively, optimize site performance, and measure success beyond just lead counts.
Unlocking New Audiences: How Data-Driven Insights Power Campaigns & Solve Dealer Marketing Challenges
Unlock hidden customer segments and drive more effective marketing with advanced data insights.
Multi-Rooftop/Group
Scale with success
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Dealer Group Confidential: Driving Efficiency, Scaling Success Across Rooftops
Who gets the car? The inside playbook on centralizing inventory management for maximum impact.
Technology
What to look for in a tech product, and what to avoid
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Pitch Tank
Tech companies are evaluated by a panel of industry experts in a fast-paced competition
Investing in the Future of Auto Retail
Where the smart money is going in dealership tech and innovation.
Used Cars
From sourcing to sale, and everything in between
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Mastering Deal Flow: Save Time, Save Money, and Keep Deals Moving |
Avoid costly enforcement actions by mastering deal flow strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, improve compliance, and accelerate your path to revenue.
How BBQ Can Change the World: Lessons From the Pit for Business and Life
Dealers and grillmasters have a lot more in common than you might think (and yes, we will eat BBQ).
Seeing is Believing: How the Right Visuals Sell More Cars
Learn how to create high-quality imagery that transforms inventory listings, builds trust with buyers, and accelerates the path to purchase.
With More To Be Announced

Basic Agenda

Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Thursday, May 15th
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Friday, May 16th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Saturday, May 17th
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Tues, May 13th
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and the Automotive Troublemaker Live
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Main Stage Keynotes-In-The-Round, Panels and Pitch Tank Final
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Exhibit Hall Open
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Vehicles For Change Car Giveaway and Closing Keynote
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Night 2 Happy Hour
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Early Registration Open
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception at Baltimore Live! Hotel Casino
Wed, May 14th
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and the Automotive Troublemaker Live
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Main Stage Welcome, Keynote and Panels
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Exhibit Hall Open
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Pitch Tank Prelims, Podcast Stage
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Main Stage Panels and Keynotes
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Night 1 Happy Hour by Reunion Marketing
Thurs, May 15th
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and the Automotive Troublemaker Live
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Main Stage Keynotes-In-The-Round, Panels and Pitch Tank Final
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Exhibit Hall Open
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Vehicles For Change Car Giveaway and Closing Keynote
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Night 2 Happy Hour with Foureyes
Fri, May 16th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Farewell Coffee and Networking
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Fly Home And Win With Your Team

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Night 2 Happy Hour by Foureyes

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