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Conference & Expo: September 22-23, 2026
DealerPoint: April 5-7, 2027

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We’re Headed to Detroit!

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is moving to Detroit, September 22-23, 2026, at Huntington Place. Detroit isn’t just the Motor City, it’s the epicenter of the American automotive industry.

Why Exhibit

Exhibiting in Motor City places your brand directly in front of dealership decision-makers who are actively searching for tools to drive profitability. In a city synonymous with automotive innovation, your booth becomes a space for real conversations

DealerPoint

DealerPoint, a Digital Dealer Event, is a curated VIP networking experience built for the auto retail industry. Hand-selected dealership executives attend fully hosted, while solution providers gain direct access to qualified buyers through boardroom

Insights

The Sales Recovery Is Real. The Inventory Problem Is Too.

The automotive industry got some welcome news in the second quarter of 2026. New vehicle sales rebounded 14% after a sluggish start to the year. Inventory tightened modestly, and several…

Leadership

The Three Windows of Protection: Why Buyers Hesitate

A customer says: “I need to think about it.” You’ve answered the questions. You’ve shown the vehicle. The payment works. The trade makes sense. The conversation felt good. But something…

Leadership

Many Of Today’s Auto Dealers & Lenders Are Still Operating on Tech Platforms That Are Severely Outdated

Auto dealers and lenders built on tech platforms architected decades ago are confronting a growing set of pressures: aging infrastructure that resists modern tooling, calculation logic that may no longer…

Leadership

CARFAX: Which Vehicles are the Most Reliable?

CARFAX Names Top 3 Reliability Rankings for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

Press Releases

Responsible AI at the Dealership: Why “Human First” Isn’t a Limitation — It’s the Point

There’s a version of AI that replaces the human on the other end of a phone call. A bot that fully answers, qualifies, schedules, and closes, all without a single…

Leadership

The First Five Minutes

The crucial time where dealership sales are won or lost.

Sales and Finance

AVILOO’s Brett Lippel to Host Session at #DDCE2026

Brett Lippel, CEO North America at AVILOO Inc. will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2026! The 20-minute talk is titled “Answer the Battery Question…

Event News

Beyond Automation: How AI Is Reshaping the Automotive Digital Retail Experience

Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across the automotive industry. Every week, a new AI-powered chatbot, sales assistant, or automation tool promises to transform how dealerships sell vehicles and engage customers.…

Leadership

Leadership Alignment is the Real Engine Behind Automation Success

Walk into any dealership today, and you’ll hear the same themes: pressure on margins, rising compliance demands, customers expecting faster turnaround, and teams stretched thin. Automation and AI are now…

Leadership