#DDCE2025 is almost here! There’s only one week left till the auto retail community comes together at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. You don’t want to miss this year’s show as it has been completely redesigned to offer a more focused experience with restructured sessions and expanded expo hall time.
Discover cutting edge solutions in the expo hall, cultivate business relationships at networking activities, and attend insightful sessions from industry leaders like Jake Hales (Gee Automotive), Kevin Frye (Jeff Wyler Automotive Family), and Nicki Snyder (American Road Group). Attendees will have the time and space to focus on what matters most to them.
“We’ve reimagined the conference experience to prioritize quality over quantity,” said Group Show Director Jaymie Nielsen. “By streamlining sessions, eliminating panels, and carving out more intentional networking time, we’re creating space for deeper conversations, stronger connections, and insights that actually move the needle.”
The conference starts off with a bang on October 14th with keynote speakers Car Guy Coffee! Lou Ramierz and Fred Lennartz will be bringing their coffee-fueled energy to the keynote session Acceleration by Adaptation: Upgrade Your Thinking. Advance Your Future! Change is constant. Growth is optional. In this session, you’ll discover how adaptation isn’t the enemy of stability, it is the very accelerator of success. Walk away with refreshed, refocused, and re-energized with a framework that turns challenges into fuel for advancement.
Discover the Expo Hall
Once the keynote is over, it’s time to check out our new and improved expo hall! No more needing to choose between an insightful session and an innovative exhibitor booth. This year, we will have 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 their buying decisions.
There will 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 app and build new connections.
Attendees should also check out the DealerTech Live Stage as there will be sessions featured 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 highlight on the stage will be the Solutions Showcase where you can learn about brand new innovations straight from exhibitors in short 90-second elevator pitches.
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.
Two Powerful Session Formats
Sessions have also been totally redesigned this year in order to provide maximum value for your time. Day 1 will feature expert-led talks that give you fast, focused insights you can take back and apply immediately. Day 2 will be longer, hands-on, immersive workshops that provide real life examples and practical learning designed to help you implement strategies on the spot.
The talks are led by real dealers and experts focused on solving the challenges you face every day, like generating leads, retaining staff, and navigating digital transformation. We’ve optimized our sessions to better serve attendees with content designed to deliver quick wins they can immediately apply to their business. Bring your actual pain points and work through them together.
The fan favorite, Ultimate AI Hackathon, is also back featuring an exhilarating workshop designed by Brent Wees of idea.meet.plan where teams battle it out to create innovative AI-driven marketing solutions. Under the guidance of Wees and expert table captains, participants will use cutting-edge AI tools to develop comprehensive marketing campaigns. Don’t miss the opportunity to push your boundaries with this state-of-the-art tech and showcase your creativity.
Don’t Miss Out!
There isn’t much time left to register! Make sure you’re in Vegas on October 14 and 15 so you don’t miss out on key insights that could enhance your business and important industry connections that could last a lifetime.
Digital Dealer offers full conference and expo badge options, as well as an expo hall-only option for Dealerships/OEMs. There is also Non-Exhibitor Conference & Expo Pass.
Two days. Endless value. Check it out before it’s too late!
Click here to register now.