NIADA Convention & Expo 2025

We invite you to the biggest convention for used auto dealers in the nation.

Whether you’re a retail or buy here, pay here dealer, there is something for you.

Join us in Las Vegas for the largest event in the independent auto industry.

Find the latest tips and best practices from some of the nation’s top dealers to help your dealership thrive in today’s market.

Whether you’re in retail or buy here pay here, sales or service, marketing or collections – there is something for you.

Agenda

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Registration Desk

Pick up your badges and convention information at the registration desk.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

AEC Meeting

The Executive Directors of the State IADAs will hold a closed meeting.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

State Presidents Meeting

The State Presidents of the State IADAs will hold a closed meeting.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Annual Membership Meeting

NIADA members will vote on the association’s Board of Directors for 2025-26.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

First Timers Reception

First time at convention as a dealer? We want to meet, learn about you and help you get the most out of your convention experience during this reception.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

20 Group Reception

20 Group members are invited to have a drink and relax in an invitation-only reception.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception

Start your trip to the 2025 Convention and Expo with a beverage and snacks and visit with fellow dealers from across the nation.

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Registration Desk

Pick up your badges and convention information at the registration desk.

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Opening General Session

Hear from NIADA leadership during the official opening of the 2025 Convention and Expo.

10:00 am - 10:50 am

Education Breakouts Session 1

Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance: Common Tax Compliance Pitfalls and Opportunities for Dealers
Marketing: Drive Growth and Build Loyalty with AI
Management: Drive to Thrive: Motivating Your Dealership Team for Peak Performance
BHPH: Know Your Numbers
Retail: It’s Time to Tune Up Your Service Department

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Education Breakouts Session 2

Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance: “I Didn’t Know That” Is No Excuse: Overcoming Challenges When Collecting Collateral
Marketing: Full Throttle Marketing: Rev Up Your Dealership’s Sales
Management: Vehicle Inventory and Service Department Flow: Skills to Improve Carrying Levels and Turn Time
BHPH: Underwriting and Collections: Adapting to Change and Driving Success
Retail: The Best Ideas from Retail 20 Groups

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dealer Awards Luncheon

Come celebrate the best of the independent automobile industry, including the announcement of the 2025 National Quality Dealer of the Year.

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Education Breakouts Session 3

Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance: Driven to Compliance: Navigating Federal and State Laws in the Trump 2.0 Era
Marketing: Finding Your Place in the Marketplace
Management: Certified Master Dealer: How To Become One
BHPH: The Best Ideas from BHPH Dealer Forum
Retail: Building Resilient Dealership Operations and Inventory Strategies in a Volatile Market

2:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Finance Fair

Visit with lenders from across the industry about creating partnerships to help grow your business.

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Education Breakouts Session 4

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance:Cybersecurity Made Simple: The Practical Playbook for Auto Dealers
Marketing: Mastering AI to Transform Your Dealership
Management: Positioned for Growth: A Proven Strategy to Modernize Your Business and Achieve Record Revenues
BHPH: Reducing Charge-Offs in Today’s Challenging Collection Environment
BHPH: The BHPH Vehicle – Getting It to the Frontline & Keeping It on the Road

4:10 pm - 5:10 pm

Keynote Address

Be inspired by this year’s keynote address. Past addresses have been delivered by the top names in sports, business and military heroes.

5:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Expo Grand Opening

Visit the largest expo in the independent auto industry to find solutions to help your business.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration Desk

Pick up your badges and convention information at the registration desk.

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Education Breakouts Session 5

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Marketing: How I Use AI in My Dealership
Management: Young Guns: Dealers Under 40 Finding Success
Management: Rev Up Your Revenue: Remarketing Strategies for Independent Dealers
BHPH: Two Simple DIY Tools for Measuring BHPH Profitability and Cash Flow
Retail: F&I Unleashed: Proven Strategies to Maximize Profit & Build a Winning Finance Department

10:00 am - 10:50 am

Education Breakouts Session 6

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Marketing: Making Social Media and Video Work at Your Dealership
Management: Mastering Secure Logistics: End-to-End Control for Independent Dealers
Management: 20 Groups – What They Have Done for Me
BHPH: BHPH 101 – Don’t Forget the Basics
Retail: Finding, Selecting and Hiring the “Right” Sales Candidates

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Education Breakouts Session 7

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Marketing: 10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI
Marketing: Why Your Ad Campaign Keeps Failing and How to Fix It
Management: Modern Strategies to Combat Declining Profitability
BHPH: Carrot or Stick: Collections Strategies

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Exhibit Hall

Enjoy lunch and the opportunity to visit with business solutions providers. Lunch will be served 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

2:20 pm - 3:00 pm

Dealer Rounds 1

Engage in roundtable discussions led by experienced dealers. There are fifteen 40-minute sessions covering a range of topics to choose from. It’s fast-paced, fun and informative. Come ready to learn, share and network.

3:20 pm - 4:00 pm

Dealer Rounds 2

Engage in roundtable discussions led by experienced dealers. There are fifteen 40-minute sessions covering a range of topics to choose from. It’s fast-paced, fun and informative. Come ready to learn, share and network.

2:20 pm - 3:10 pm

Education Breakouts Session 8

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance: Compliance, For a Good Night’s Sleep
Marketing: AI for Everyone: Transforming Your Dealership’s Data into Personalized Success
Retail: 90 Days to a New Dealership

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Education Breakouts Session 9

Attend one of the education sessions in the following tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.

Compliance: Q & A With the CFPB
Marketing: How Video Boosts the Bottom Line for Dealerships
Management: Leverage the Auction to Satisfy More of Your Dealership’s Needs

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

Women in Automotive Reception

Take a break and come toast the outstanding women in our industry. All registered guests are welcome.

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Expo Reception and NIADA Foundation Vehicle Auction

Take advantage of one last opportunity to visit with business partners during the expo and bid on this year’s vehicle to benefit the NIADA Foundation’s efforts to assist dealers impacted by natural disasters and scholarships for students joining the industry.

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Help Desk

Come see us at the registration desk for convention information or anything else you need.

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Closing General Session

Come review what you’ve learned during the Convention and get one last inspiring message before your safe travels home.

Early bird special! Register by Friday, May 23rd to save $200 off registration.

Dealer Member

$ 545 Ends May 23
  • Early bird $545

    Early Bird Rate ends on Friday, May 23, 2025

  • Standard $745

    Standard Rate available Saturday, May 24, 2025 – June 22, 2025

  • On-Site $845

    On-Site Rate available Saturday, June 23, 2025 – June 26, 2025

Dealer Non-Member

$ 845 Ends May 23
  • Early bird $845

    Early Bird Rate ends on Friday, May 23, 2025

  • Standard $1045

    Standard Rate available Saturday, May 24, 2025 – June 22, 2025

  • On-Site $1145

    On-Site Rate available Saturday, June 23, 2025 – June 26, 2025

Industry Affiliate

$ 1500
  • Not including sponsors and exhibitors

NIADA members save hundreds per year on event registration pricing alone.

Become a member today to take advantage of discount pricing.

For exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities, contact Joe Kearse at joe@niada.com or (832) 767-4762

NIADA Supercar Driving Experience Sponsored by AutoZone and ALLDATA

Register for the NIADA Convention & Expo and enter to be one of 50 winners of the NIADA Supercar Driving Experience, Sponsored by AutoZone and ALLDATA, held on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Drive supercars to their limits on the fastest and safest racetrack in Las Vegas at SpeedVegas.

Click here to view terms & conditions.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

2777 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Book by Friday, May 23, 2025 to take advantage of a group rate of $219/night (includes a reduced $20/night resort fee) + taxes. Available until room block is sold out or cutoff date.

  1. Check in time is 3pm, Check out time is 11am.
  2. Must be 21 years of age to check in.
  3. All Hotel transactions are processed in USD currency.
  4. Incidental deposit amount of $150 per night for standard rooms taken upon check in.
  5. Reservations with total number of guests above the standard room occupancy will be subject to the additional person fee of $50 per guest, per night.
  6. Guests requiring a rollaway bed will be subject to either the rollaway bed fee of $50 per night or the additional person fee of $50 per night.
  7. Cancel at least 3 days prior to arrival to avoid a 1-night cancellation fee.
  8. There is a $500 deep cleaning fee charged for smoking in a room and suite. Any additional fees and costs that may be incurred to deep clean and/or repair a guest room may also apply.
  9. Marijuana products are prohibited in guest rooms and throughout the resort. Violation of this policy may result in eviction and/or trespass from the Hotel.

Please note: Only book rooms through the links on this website. 

We do not partner with any third-party registration services and cannot provide assistance for reservations confirmed through travel agencies or third parties. The most accurate information on room block availability is displayed above.

Thank you to our current sponsors.

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Gold

Silver

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Bob Zeserson

Shannon Motors, Johnston, RI

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Chris Gross

The Sole Savers Auto Sales, Eureka, CA

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Cole Frankman

Frankman Motor Company, Sioux Falls, SD

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David Garcia

Markosian Auto, Taylorsville, UT

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Eric Wanek

CarHop Auto Sales, Auburn, WA

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Evan Nahmias

City Auto Sales, Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Independent automobile dealers regardless of business model or size (Retail, BHPH, LHPH), finance companies, auctions, and affiliated suppliers.

Dealer registration includes full access for Dealers to attend Convention events Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26.

NIADA offers a day pass for Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 25th. See registration page for more details.

Each dealer or manager registrant is eligible for one paid guest badge.

Your registered guest is eligible to attend the welcome reception, expo hall and the NIADA Awards Celebration. Spouse/guests MUST be accompanied by a registered dealer.

To cancel your NIADA Convention attendee registration, please email registration@niada.com by May 23, 2025, to receive a full refund. After this date no refunds will be given. Attendees are responsible for canceling hotel reservations.

Yes. But there is an increased price for on-site registration. We recommend registering for the Convention in advance.

You are not required to stay at the hotel. NIADA has negotiated a special room rate, starting at $219 a night for a 'Bleau guest room.'  This rate is inclusive of a reduced $20/night resort fee. The resort fee covers internet access in sleeping rooms, across the hotel, self-parking and fitness center access.

No. NIADA does not record education sessions.

We strongly advise booking only through provided links on this website, as we cannot guarantee authenticity or assistance for bookings made outside of official convention links.

We recommend business casual attire for the Convention.

See you in Vegas!