Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Sponsored by Smart Auction

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 2-3

Having good, clean, well-governed data is foundational to all the key disruptive trends impacting businesses and automotive remarketing: Digital transformation, AI, connected vehicles, and autonomy. Operations that create a robust D&A function can enjoy a huge payoff: Improve revenues, drive operational efficiencies, improve customer experience, and power new products and services. Make sure your operation knows how to capture, segment, store, and apply ever-increasing streams of data.

Presenter: Allen Levenson, AutoMobility Advisors

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Despite the digital advances and demands in selling wholesale vehicles, many operations keep a foothold in physical auctions as they ramp up the digital side. This panel session will explore time-tested leadership principles with the fast-evolving world of digital transformation. Featuring top leaders from four of the industry’s most innovative auctions, this session will explore how customer-driven fundamentals —integrity, transparency, and service — are more relevant than ever in the digital age. Discover how these traditional values are being adapted to modern transactions, cutting-edge technology, and the expectations of today’s new generation of buyers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry pioneers who are shaping the future of automotive remarketing.

Moderator:
Julie Warpool, Auction Edge

Panelists:
Monte Freeman, America's Tulsa
Emily Barber, Stateline Auto Auction
John Swofford, Dealers Auto Auction Group
Ron St. Denis, Auction Edge

As EV adoption continues to rise, particularly among mixed-energy fleets, remarketers face significant challenges as they navigate market volatility, declining residual values, and uncertainties due to political shifts. However, despite these headwinds, there are notable success stories of strong retention rates and high sales throughput. This panel will discuss the key drivers behind these success stories and why remarketing EVs demands a different playbook compared to traditional ICE vehicles.

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Bobit

Panelists:
Jimmy Douglas, Plug
Mike Moon, Element Fleet Management
Bill Corbett, Norwalk Auto Auction
Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Cox Automotive

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

AI is penetrating every industry these days, including automotive remarketing. Sellers are faced with the ever-growing challenge to support business goals in a meaningful way — often with new AI tools. This session will cover what matters most to sellers — how AI is being used to positively impact their bottom line and improve outcomes for them and their buyers.

Speakers:
Christopher Schnese, Cox Automotive  
Jenny Mikita, Cox Automotive

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 2-3

Location: Silver Pearl Foyer

Driving revenue growth begins by focusing on the people behind the wheel of your business. Learn how targeted recruitment and retention strategies can create a customer-first culture that improves employee satisfaction and overall profitability. This session offers a blueprint for building a team that sets your business up for the ultimate success.

Moderator: Megan Mahon, Head of Sales Enablement, Premier Truck Rental

Panelists:
Jimmy Douglas, Plug
Kirsten Von Busch, Experian Automotive
Igor Skinder, ACV

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Learn from remarketing operations on the ground how A.I. has enhanced their vehicle inspections processes, saving them time and money. A.I. will only get faster and smarter providing new insights and business breakthroughs for automotive remarketing processes.

Moderator:
Dan Kennedy, DAK Consulting

Panelists:
John Coles, ACV Auctions
Kevin Kostuik, Ariaal
Raj Pofale, Claim Genius 
Dustin Cruz, OPENLANE

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Agreements and transactions are great, but they are just part of a strong partnership. What does it take to establish a lasting relationship? What does it take to build trust? Great partners understand business objectives, align on definitions of success, connect through technology, overcome challenges and so much more. Enjoy a lively conversation exploring valuable partnership insights from some of the top vehicle consignors of the industry.

Moderator:
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics

Panelists:
Layne Weber, Avis Budget Group
Mike Moon, Element Fleet Management
Peter Fournier, Merchants Fleet
Holly Vollant, Holman

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1

Emcees:
Charlie Vogelheim, Official CAR Emcee
Martin Romjue, Bobit

Location: Silver Pearl Ballroom 1