Agenda
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
AEC Meeting
The Executive Directors 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.
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.
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Education Breakouts Session 5
Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Education Breakouts Session 6
Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Education Breakouts Session 7
Attend one of the education sessions in the five tracks, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.
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.
2:10 pm - 4:20 pm
Dealer Roundtables and Deep Dive Workshops
3:15 pm - 4:15 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.
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Education Breakouts Session 8
Attend one of the education sessions, featuring some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts.
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Closing General Session
Come review what you’ve learned during the Convention and get one last inspiring message before your safe travels home.
