Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Sponsored by Smart Auction

Effective brand building can help establish a company’s reputation, foster customer loyalty, differentiate it from competitors and is considered the foundation of all marketing. This session will outline how to strengthen a brand’s position in the market.

Speakers:
Cynthia Meyer, Auction Management Solutions
Holly Vollant, Holman
Eric Bearly, Protean

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 3

This session will explore the potential for AI to reduce arbitrations between buyer and seller.  

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the future role AI may possibly play in real-world arbitrations. 

Session Facilitators:
Michele Pierog, Privacy4Cars
Jamye Carpenter, Privacy4Cars
John Coles, PhD, ACV 

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 3

Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

An up-to-the-minute briefing on the eSTART coalition's work to modernize automotive title and registration.

Speaker:
Tony Hall, eSTART

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 3

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 2

This panel features two late-career and two early-career professionals discussing how generational collaboration impacts leadership and career growth. Drawing on insights from the ARA’s Hand-Up Program, the session will address leadership myths, share lessons, and offer advice to foster intergenerational success. Moderated by Joe Miller, the Hand-Up Program facilitator, this session will inspire attendees to bridge generational gaps and embrace future leadership in the remarketing industry.

Moderator:
Joe Miller, Awareness to Action Coaching

Panelists:
Jane Morgan, Pyle Family Auctions 
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics
Kelsea Murff, LaneLink
Jared Smith, EBlock

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 3

Emcee:
Charlie Vogelheim, Official CAR Emcee

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Location: Eventide Gardens

Hosted by ARA

ARA Premier Sponsor Manheim by Cox Automotive