Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of the biggest changes that are coming this year!
At the forefront of our changes is ensuring attendees get a premiere Expo Hall experience. This year, we will have nine dedicated hours on the floor, so dealers get uninterrupted time to discover new solutions in marketing, advertising and digital operations, make connections with peers, and fast-track your buying decisions.
There will also be hours of valuable networking time for attendees out on the Expo Hall Floor with great exhibitors from across the auto landscape. Travel between booths and converse with experts from Cox Automotive at Booth #503, Car Wars at Booth #625, CDK Global at Booth #311, Carmax at Booth #616 and more. Book exclusive networking sessions with key vendors or even peers through our matchmaking system and build new connections.
“Dedicated Expo Hall hours give attendees more time than ever to discover the innovative tools and partnerships their dealerships need right now,” said Group Show Director Jaymie Nielsen. “In today’s rapidly evolving and uncertain market, making time to explore the right solutions isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive advantage.”
Solutions Showcase
A great starting point for attendees is the Solutions Showcase on Day 1. Featured on the DealerTech Live stage, the Solutions Showcase is designed to bring you a quick look at a variety of innovative solutions. Participating exhibitors will provide short 90-second elevator pitches to quickly get attendees up to speed on industry innovations.
You’ll see 20 vendors pitch their solutions back-to-back in a fast, informal setting. What’s the payoff? Quickly spotting which products are worth your time—then head straight to their booth to explore a potential partnership. The showcase is placed at the beginning of the event so that dealers can get early strategic insights into solutions on the market before hitting the expo floor.
DealerTech Live Stage
The Solutions Showcase is not the only event happening at the DealerTech Live Stage as there will be 10 sessions featured on the stage throughout the time spent in the Expo Hall. Each 20-Minute talk will offer attendees valuable insights into current industry trends as well as perspectives into the future of automotive retail.
One such talk will be “AI Hacks: Best Practices & Takeaways from AI Hackathon” by Brent Wees of idea.meet.plan. Wees will provide a deep dive into the tools and techniques that powered the Ultimate AI Hackathon and empower attendees with a deeper understanding of AI capabilities. It is a great opportunity for anyone looking to implement these innovative tools and techniques in their marketing strategies.
Another talk featured on the stage is “Because Everyone Loves Filling Out 37 Forms to Get an Answer” by Matthew Davis of Trade Pending. Davis will dig deep into customer research to explore the real data behind why people visit a dealer’s website. The talk will show how to craft the right technology stack to help quick browsers get what they need fast, while also helping the more motivated buyers go deeper and do more research.
Networking
Additionally, each day will end with receptions designed to spark real conversations between attendees, vendors, and industry leaders. First, there’s the Expo Hall Mixer which is more than just your standard cocktail hour. It’s a targeted opportunity to connect with dealership peers and vendor partners in a casual setting. Day 1 will also feature the Women’s Meetup where you can connect with other like-minded women in an exclusive lounge designed to foster lasting relationships.
“You’re going to make a lot of great connections here that are going to last you for a long time and are going to help you thrive as a great dealership in your community,” said Gabrielle Garrison, Client Solutions Manager, Automotive, Facebook.
Every moment at Digital Dealer is a chance to converse with decision makers who are just as driven to grow and innovate as you are. Expand your professional network to include key players reshaping the automotive industry!
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The expanded Expo Hall offers more value and more opportunities to build connections that will last a lifetime. There is more time than ever to explore innovative solutions and build new professional relationships.
Two days. Endless value. Check it out and save your spot!