{"id":10556,"date":"2026-06-24T20:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T00:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niada.com\/convention\/?page_id=10556"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:32:58","slug":"2026-recap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/niada.com\/convention\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NIADA Convention & Expo Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here's how it all came together.<\/p>\n <div class=\"nr-hero-meta\">\n <span>Four Days<\/span>\n <span>One Industry<\/span>\n <span>Mile-High Energy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <a class=\"nr-hero-next\" href=\"#nashville\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Next Stop<\/span>\n <span class=\"city\">Nashville 2027<\/span>\n <span class=\"arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n <!-- ================= STATS (continues navy band, with ridge) ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-stats\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-stats-grid\">\n <div class=\"nr-stat\"><div class=\"n\">600<em>+<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">Dealers in Denver<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-stat\"><div class=\"n\">150<em>+<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">First-Time Attendees<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-stat\"><div class=\"n\">50<em>hrs<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">Of Education<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-stat\"><div class=\"n\">7<em>hrs<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">On the Expo Floor<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <svg class=\"nr-ridge\" viewBox=\"0 0 1440 120\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <path class=\"r2\" d=\"M0,80 L210,38 L360,72 L560,26 L760,70 L980,30 L1180,66 L1440,34 L1440,120 L0,120 Z\"><\/path>\n <path class=\"r1\" d=\"M0,96 L180,60 L340,92 L520,52 L700,90 L900,56 L1080,92 L1280,58 L1440,88 L1440,120 L0,120 Z\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= JUMP NAV ================= -->\n <nav class=\"nr-jumpnav\" aria-label=\"Page sections\">\n <div class=\"nr-jumpnav-inner\">\n <a href=\"#agenda\">Agenda<\/a>\n <a href=\"#sponsors\">Thank You, Sponsors<\/a>\n <a href=\"#nashville\">Nashville 2027<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/nav>\n\n <!-- ================= EDUCATION & NETWORKING ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">Education & Networking<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">The learning hit the <span class=\"hl\">mark<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">With sessions running <strong>standing room only<\/strong>, the program proved why dealers keep coming back. Veterans pointed overwhelmingly to the education as the main draw \u2014 but the networking and connecting with fellow dealers is always part of the pull. We're just glad to have everyone in one place. We also welcomed <strong>150+ first-time attendees<\/strong>, many of them Colorado locals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-feature-grid nr-reveal\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00308-2-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00308-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees in a packed education session\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"col two\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00449-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00449-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Dealers networking at the convention\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00313-1-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00313-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Speaker presenting to attendees\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-grid g3 nr-reveal\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00808-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00808-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Expo floor activity\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00817-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00817-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Dealers connecting on the show floor\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00804-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00804-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Convention crowd\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= CELEBRATING THE INDUSTRY ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section alt\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap nr-celebrate\">\n <div class=\"nr-confetti\" id=\"nrConfetti\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-split\">\n <div class=\"nr-split-media nr-reveal\">\n <div class=\"nr-portrait\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Cesar-Award_crop-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cesar Stark accepting the National Quality Dealer of the Year award\" loading=\"eager\">\n <span class=\"tag\">National Quality Dealer 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">Celebrating the Industry<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">National Quality Dealer <span class=\"hl\">of the Year<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-award-name\">Cesar Stark<\/p>\n <p class=\"nr-award-role\">S&S Motors \u00b7 El Paso, TX<\/p>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">Cesar Stark was named the <a class=\"nr-trigger\" id=\"nrTrigger\" href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/national-quality-dealer\/\">2026 National Quality Dealer of the Year<\/a> at the NIADA Awards Luncheon \u2014 chosen from a field of 11 finalists.<\/p>\n <div class=\"nr-quote\">\n <p>More than 26 years ago I began this journey with a single vehicle and no capital. I accept this honor with sincere gratitude.<\/p>\n <cite>\u2014 Cesar Stark<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-honors\">\n <div class=\"nr-honor\">\n <p class=\"ht\">Association Exec of the Year<\/p>\n <p class=\"hn\">Randy Jones<\/p>\n <p class=\"hd\">Executive Director, Alabama IADA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-honor\">\n <p class=\"ht\">Northwood Scholarship<\/p>\n <p class=\"hn\">Mallorie Hallenbeck<\/p>\n <p class=\"hd\">$10,000 award presented by Cox Automotive<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-grid g2 nr-reveal\" style=\"margin-top:40px;\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00560-1-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00560-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Awards luncheon moment\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC005651-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC005651-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Honorees celebrating on stage\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= KEYNOTE ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-keynote\">\n <div class=\"nr-split\">\n <div class=\"nr-keynote-media nr-reveal\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC00763-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Bleier delivering the keynote address\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-keynote-body nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">Keynote Address \u00b7 Presented by Cox Automotive<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">Rocky Bleier on <span class=\"hl\">choice<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">The four-time Super Bowl champion inspired the crowd with his take on why some people succeed and others don't. In the end, he said, it comes down to choice \u2014 making the choice to become what we want to become.<\/p>\n <div class=\"nr-quote\">\n <p>We have two choices: to be less than we could be \u2014 or to be more.<\/p>\n <cite>\u2014 Rocky Bleier<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= ATV ADVENTURE ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">Off the Floor \u00b7 Presented by AutoZone ALLDATA<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">Kicking up dust on the <span class=\"hl\">Rockies<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">Our <strong>AutoZone ALLDATA ATV Adventure<\/strong> raffle winners hit the trails for an unforgettable ride through the Rocky Mountains. Nothing better than fresh mountain air and a little dust to get the convention rolling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-grid g3 nr-reveal\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728175293_1462167129277611_1088305744615968770_n-1024x768.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728175293_1462167129277611_1088305744615968770_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"ATV riders on a mountain trail\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728653423_1462167285944262_6637594521287720739_n-1024x768.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728653423_1462167285944262_6637594521287720739_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Group on the ATV adventure\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728528057_1462167045944286_5300337948538772162_n-1024x1024.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/728528057_1462167045944286_5300337948538772162_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ATV adventure scenery\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/729057835_1462167359277588_3665301609453607528_n-768x1024.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/729057835_1462167359277588_3665301609453607528_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Riders pause on the trail\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/729204937_1462167082610949_1167410981993516888_n-768x1024.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/729204937_1462167082610949_1167410981993516888_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain views from the adventure\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Photo-Jun-23-2026-3-40-58-PM.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Photo-Jun-23-2026-3-40-58-PM.jpg\" alt=\"ATV adventure group photo\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= FOUNDATION AUCTION ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section alt\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-split rev\">\n <div class=\"nr-split-media nr-reveal\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC09317-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC09317-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"The NIADA Foundation auction\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">Supporting the Cause<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">$26,500 for the <span class=\"hl\">Foundation<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">District Auto Group of Temple Hills, Maryland captured a <strong>Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara<\/strong> \u2014 donated by Manheim, a Cox Automotive company \u2014 with a winning bid of <strong>$26,500<\/strong> during the NIADA Foundation Auction.<\/p>\n <div class=\"nr-grid g2\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\">\n <a class=\"nr-figure r43\" data-lb href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC09252-1024x684.jpg\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/DSC09252-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"The donated Jeep Wrangler\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"nr-honor\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;\">\n <p class=\"ht\">Winning Bid<\/p>\n <p class=\"hn\" style=\"font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;text-transform:uppercase;\">$26,500<\/p>\n <p class=\"hd\">District Auto Group \u00b7 Temple Hills, MD<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= CLOSING SESSION ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">An Informative Close<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">The final main <span class=\"hl\">stage<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">The convention closed with a look ahead \u2014 from the global forces reshaping inventory to the platforms reshaping how buyers shop \u2014 before CEO Jeff Martin sent everyone off with an invitation to Nashville.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-speakers nr-reveal\">\n <div class=\"nr-spk\">\n <div class=\"nr-portrait\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-Elizabeth-Krear-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Krear\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/div>\n <h4>Elizabeth Krear<\/h4>\n <p class=\"role\">President & CEO, CAR<\/p>\n <p class=\"desc\">Shared her perspective on the potential impact Chinese vehicles will have on the used car market.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-spk\">\n <div class=\"nr-portrait\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-Ryan-Copacia-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Ryan Copacia\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/div>\n <h4>Ryan Copacia<\/h4>\n <p class=\"role\">Automotive Principal, TikTok<\/p>\n <p class=\"desc\">Dove into how consumers use TikTok in the car-buying process \u2014 and how dealers can capitalize.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-spk\">\n <div class=\"nr-portrait\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-Jeff-Martin-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Martin\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/div>\n <h4>Jeff Martin<\/h4>\n <p class=\"role\">CEO, NIADA<\/p>\n <p class=\"desc\">Thanked attendees and invited everyone back next year in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= AGENDA RECAP ================= -->\n <section class=\"nr-section alt\" id=\"agenda\">\n <div class=\"nr-wrap\">\n <div class=\"nr-reveal\">\n <p class=\"nr-eyebrow\">The Week, Day by Day<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"nr-h2\">Four days, one <span class=\"hl\">summit<\/span>.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"nr-lead\">From the opening trail ride to the closing main stage \u2014 here's how the 2026 NIADA Convention & Expo unfolded at Gaylord Rockies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"nr-agenda-block nr-reveal\">\n <div class=\"nr-agenda-grid\" id=\"nrAgendaGrid\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ================= 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