Need to boost sales, find inventory, develop a new marketing strategy, make sure your dealership is up to date on compliance, or learn about the latest AI tools to help with efficiency? Find solutions to all these and much more at the 2025 NIADA Convention and Expo.
The education lineup at the NIADA Convention and Expo, including panels with some of the nation’s top dealers and breakout sessions led by dealers and industry experts, is tailored to help all dealers grow their businesses and increase efficiency.
Early-bird registration remains open for the Convention June 23-26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Register now at niada.com/convention. The early-bird price for NIADA members is $545 per person ($845 per non-member). A discount is available for multiple registrations from the same dealer group.
Discounted rooms for $219 per night are available at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas until May 23, but may sell out before that date. Book your room here.
Panels and the education breakout out sessions cover five areas – BHPH, retail, marketing, compliance and management.
The featured sessions this week are:
Making Social Media and Video Work at Your Dealership
Panelists: Kelly Midgett, Kelly’s Automotive, Manteo, North Carolina; Jeremy Green, Phoenix Auto Mall, Southside, Alabama; Shea Phillips, Number One Auto Sales, Buckhannon, West Virginia
Social media is here to stay and the digital consumer is in charge. Come hear from our panel of dealers who are using social media and video to meet their customers where they are shopping and build lasting relationships.
Know Your Numbers
Presenter: Darla Booher, Deal Depot, Greer, South Carolina
One of the most popular sessions is back, with an even deeper dive! There is certainly more than one way to be successful as a BHPH dealer. But the analytics don’t lie and “just sell more cars” is never the answer. Darla Booher has specific numbers she constantly reviews to determine the health of her dealership. Don’t miss this interactive session discussing real numbers.
Building Resilient Dealership Operations and Inventory Strategies in a Volatile Market
Presenter: Joe Keadle, SVP of Sales and Marketing, Kinetic Advantage
Acquiring inventory at the right price remains a dealership’s greatest challenge in today’s unpredictable wholesale market. In this session, we’ll discuss how to thrive and build operational flexibility and resilience with actionable insights on inventory sourcing and mix strategies and adapting to external economic conditions to optimize and maintain dealership profits.
Driven to Compliance: Navigating Federal and State Laws in the Trump 2.0 Era
Presenters: Eric Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP; Mark Metrey, Associate, Hudson Cook, LLP
In the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape under the Trump 2.0 administration, dealers face unique challenges and opportunities. This session will explore the importance of staying compliant with federal and state laws, provide insights into how the administration’s policies impact the automotive industry, identify key areas of legal exposure, and explain practical strategies to safeguard your business.
Drive to Thrive: Motivating Your Dealership Team for Peak Performance
Presenter: Luke Godwin, Godwin Motors, Columbia, South Carolina
Boost your team’s performance and dealership success by unlocking the power of Play, Purpose and Potential. In this dynamic session, Luke Godwin will share strategies to inspire and engage your team and avoid the three biggest motivation killers – emotional burdens, economic pressures and inertia.
Register today for the NIADA Convention and Expo. Also see the full list of education at niada.com/convention.
