Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Sponsored by Smart Auction

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 2-3

Facilitated by ARA's Executive Director, the Consignor-only meeting will include a briefing on cyber-security concerns / recommendations during vehicle transport. In addition, consignors will learn about connected EVs, following chains of data ownership in OEM systems, and common-sense risk mitigation measures consignors should take when remarketing connected vehicles.

Session Facilitator:
Mark Coleman, ARA Executive Director

Speakers:
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics
Jimmy Douglas, Plug

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Wholesale auto auction trends provide important indicators for the state of the automotive market in general, and often, trends are leading indicators of future retail performance.

Fragile consumer demand and flat used vehicle supply will wield substantial influence over wholesale activity in 2025. Leveraging NAAA’s proprietary 268-member strong AuctionNet auction network data, industry expert Larry Dixon will provide an insightful and compelling review of auction trends and how supply and demand drivers will impact wholesale activity in 2025.

Presenter: Larry Dixon, NAAA

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

At a time when everything we’ve come to know is being reshaped by domestic and world events, Commander Lippold, USN (Ret.), former commander of the USS Cole, reveals how to lead teams and manage challenges successfully in the face of financial, national security, and global uncertainties. Engaging his audience as a compelling storyteller, Commander Lippold draws upon his Pillars of Leadership to offer strategies he learned and applied to instill integrity into his team members and mitigate crises throughout his naval career. With takeaways for every organization to evaluate their own achievements and shortfalls as they prepare for what the future may hold, his lessons learned can make the difference between success and failure when it matters most.

Speaker:
Commander Kirk Lippold

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Auction Academy’s Class 8 graduates, honoring their dedication and growth throughout this transformative program. The ceremony will include Opening remarks, program reflections, and the presentation of certificates. This milestone event marks the culmination of their journey and the beginning of their lasting impact on the Remarketing industry. Let’s recognize their hard work and welcome them as alumni!

Auction Academy

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Join leading economists and analysts for a detailed look at the state of selling and buying used and wholesale used vehicles; fleet vehicle sales; vehicle consignment and auction activity; and how a myriad of new economic, tax, regulatory, and automotive-related policies from the new Presidential Administration could affect the vehicle remarketing sector.

Moderator: Charlie Vogelheim, CAR Emcee

Panelists:
John Coles, ACV Auctions
Jeremy Robb, Cox Automotive
Forrest Dougan, OPENLANE
Eric Lyman, Black Book

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

ARA Premier Sponsor Manheim by Cox Automotive

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 2-3

Speaker: Doug Turner

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

New EV sales growth since 2019 and sky-high EV lease rates since 2023 mean that there's a tidal wave of EVs coming to every remarketing channel, even as federal policy support for new EVs dissipates.  Attendees will come away with an understanding of the likely impact of changing federal policies, as well as key EV remarketing strategies to implement now. 

Speaker:
Scott Case, Recurrent

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Get the latest insights and data from the highly esteemed research and analytics firm J.D. Power related to new vehicles, used and wholesale vehicles, and electric vehicles. This session will provide the macro and micro of automotive and wider economic dynamics.

Presenter: Dave Sargent, J.D. Power

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Join us for a powerful panel celebrating the achievements of women in automotive remarketing, honoring their trailblazing contributions and the progress they’ve inspired. This session features dynamic industry leaders sharing stories of resilience, lessons learned, and how they turned challenges into opportunities for success. Gain actionable insights, inspiration, and valuable perspectives to help you take your next big step. Together, let’s celebrate progress, spark conversations, and build a more inclusive and equitable future for women in remarketing and beyond.

Moderator:
Kelly Bianchi, AuctionVcommerce

Panelists:
Jackie Malik, Credit Acceptance
Becky Anderson, CARS Recon
Stephanie Minor, Openlane
Kelly Rodriguez, Greensboro Auto Auction

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Four years ago, Peter Kelly took to the CAR stage as the new CEO of KAR Global just as the U.S. was emerging from pandemic-era lockdowns. The disruptions yielded to major shifts in the vehicle remarketing industry, including a makeover and name change for the now digital-centric renamed OPENLANE. In this session, Kelly will sit down with CAR emcee Charlie Vogelheim for an expansive and informative one-on-one interview about the changes and progress at OPENLANE and Kelly’s views on the industry course ahead.

Moderator:
Charlie Vogelheim, CAR Emcee

Speaker:
Peter Kelly, OPENLANE

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Location: Eventide Gardens

Sponsored by AutoNation Auto Auction