Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025, coming to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on October 14 and 15, is the event that brings the auto retail community together. Attendees cultivate business relationships through its expo hall and networking activities, while its sessions provide real, measurable strategies to drive long-term growth. The event is purpose-built to solve the most urgent challenges in automotive marketing, advertising, and digital experience. The educational sessions attract dealership and OEM professionals from across the U.S. who are seeking new ways of enhancing the sales, service, and marketing facets of dealer operations.
Topical Session Content
DDCE2025 will offer attendees valuable insights into current industry trends and innovations, as well as perspectives into the future of automotive retail. Attendees can expect to explore the following themes:
AI
- Using AI to optimize sales strategies
- Navigating the shifting landscape with emerging tech – impact of AI, machine learning, & automation
- Real-world applications of AI in dealership operations
- Advanced techniques for using GA4
Data Security
- Protecting dealership data
- Safeguarding consumer information in an increasingly digital landscape
Customer Engagement & Brand Loyalty
- Leveraging social media interactions for positive brand perception
- Best practices for utilizing video & content creation in dealership marketing
- Ensuring a seamless customer experience across multiple platforms with successful omnichannel strategies
- Understanding evolving expectations of the market & how technology is reshaping dealership-customer relationships
Digital Marketing
- Maximizing digital advertising & marketing ROI
- Optimizing website performance to reduce wasted ad spend
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Utilizing analytics to refine dealership strategies
- Measuring & optimizing marketing performance
- Leveraging customer insights for competitive advantage
Minimal Session Overlap
Attendees last year noted their FOMO about having to choose between multiple sessions. The schedule this year will ensure there are minimal concurrent sessions, and our keynote address will kick off first day of conference. Sessions this year will feature a more modern educational presentation on targeted topics in two formats:
- Day One will offer 25-minute educational Ted Talk-style sessions
- Day Two will have 90-minute hands on workshops.
The conference is returning one of the more popular events from last year The Ultimate AI Hackathon, an exhilarating workshop designed by Brent Wees of idea.meet.plan for thinkers and doers! Join a team at Digital Dealer and dive into a world of innovation, where plotting, producing, and presenting merge to transform your marketing into captivating content using nothing but AI tools and prompts!
Expo Hall Activities
We’re also streamlining the entire experience to maximize your time and impact. Enjoy expanded time in the Expo Hall, allowing you to connect with even more exhibitors and discover the latest innovations. Featured in the Expo Hall will be 10 sessions featured on the DealerTech Live Stage, plus a new program called Solutions Showcase where participating exhibitors give their 90 second elevator pitch directly to dealers in the hall.
With a two-day format and fewer concurrent sessions, you’ll have the perfect balance of targeted education and networking opportunities. It’s all about maximizing your time, your connections, and your ROI.
Just want access to the Expo Hall? For just $125, the Expo Only pass lets you connect with exhibitors and find solutions to boost your dealership’s performance.
Mark your calendar for October 14-15, 2025, and join us at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas!
