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We can’t wait to see you in person, September 18-20, 2023!

Where

The LINE Hotel Austin, TX

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When

September
18-20, 2023

Monday to Wednesday

Registration


Closed

Interested in joining us, email inspire@dealerware.com.

The room block is now full. You can still book your room directly through the LINE hotel website at the non-discounted rate or check out one of these other recommended hotels nearby:

JW Marriott Austin 0.1 Miles Away
Austin Marriott Downtown 0.1 Miles Away
Fairmont Austin 0.3 Miles Away
Aloft Hotel Close to DW Office

The event will kick off Monday, September 18th in downtown Austin, at The LINE Hotel with a keynote and welcome reception. We continue on Tuesday with thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and more networking opportunities - all designed to help you explore how to reach higher revenue goals and deliver a better customer experience.

Stay tuned for event updates!

Keynote speakers

Steve Greenfield

CEO/Founder,
Automotive Ventures LLC

Matt Carpenter

CEO,
Dealerware

Karen Lellouche

Managing Director & Senior Partner,
Boston Consulting Group

Augustin Wegscheider

Managing Director & Partner,
Boston Consulting Group
PANELISTS

Israel Alvarez

Director Automotive - Americas,
Frontline Performance Group

Ed Roberts

Chief Operations Officer,
Bozard Ford Lincoln

Brendan Harrington

President,
Autobahn Fort Worth

Jeremy Paolone

VP, Retail Development,
Holman Automotive Group

Monte Nichols

EVP & GM,
Audi on Demand

Chris Kari

Owner & General Manager,
Kari Toyota

Michael Zimmerman

Senior Manager,
Lexus Fixed Operations

Amit Maheshwari

EVP, Business Development and M&A,
Tekion

Tom McCollum

President/CEO,
Forbes Todd Automotive Group

Elena C. Dempsey

Sr. Manager,
Genesis Digital Operations

Daren Ferguson

Service Director,
Mercedes-Benz of Chandler

Jason Kong

SVP - Digital Platforms,
Runbuggy

Rick Bryant

EVP Business Strategy,
UVeye

Frank McCleary

Partner,
Porsche Consulting

Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Villava

VP Innovation & New Ventures,
Dalton Motors

Edward Olemeda

Director of Client Experience,
Covert Ford Lincoln
We look forward to hosting dealers, OEMs, industry partners, and experts from…
Asbury
Toyota
Holman
Ford
Lincoln
JLR
Honda
Audi
Autobahn
McLaren
BMW
Bentley
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Lexus
Covert Auto
Mercedes-Benz
Presidio
Porsche Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Genesis Motor America
CDK
PDP
Runbuggy
Arrowhead
UVeye
Lithia Motors
Group 1 Automotive
Dalton Corporation
Tekion
Sonic Automotive
Hennessey Auto
Volvo Cars

Agenda

Monday, September 18th

Arrival & Welcome Reception

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Badge pick up - Foyer, The LINE Hotel
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Happy hour
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Reception - The Onyx Ballroom, The LINE Hotel.
Including food, drinks, live music and renowned mentalist, Tom Kennedy!

Tuesday, September 19th

Full day of presentations, panels and main stage content
All sessions will take place in the Onyx ballroom on the 2nd floor of The LINE Hotel

8:00 am Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 11:45 am Keynotes and Sessions
9:00 am Keynote: The Future of Automotive
  Steve Greenfield, CEO and Founder, Automotive Ventures
9:30 am Keynote: Connecting today, Conquesting tomorrow
  Matt Carpenter, CEO, Dealerware and Silvercar Inc
10:00 am Fireside chat with Steve Greenfield and Matt Carpenter
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Panel: From Rental to Subscription - Unlocking Mobility at the Dealership
  Israel Alvarez, Director Automotive - Americas, Frontline Performance Group
  Chris Kari, Owner & General Manager, Kari Toyota
  Tom McCollum, President/CEO, Forbes Todd Automotive Group
  Moderated by Lori Tennant, GM, Dealerware Canada
11:00 am Panel — Maximizing Returns on Out-of-Dealership Experiences
  Edward Olemeda, Director of Client Experience, Covert Ford Lincoln
  Ed Roberts, Chief Operations Officer, Bozard Ford Lincoln
  Elena C. Dempsey, Sr. Manager, Genesis Motor America Digital Operations, Genesis Motor America
  Jason Kong, SVP - Digital Platforms, Runbuggy
  Moderated by Melissa Terrell SVP, Customer Experience, Dealerware
11:45 - 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 - 5:00 pm Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
12:45 pm Keynote: Success Factors for Auto Retail Transition
  Karen Lellouche, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
  Augustin Wegscheider, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
1:15 pm Panel: The Power of Interoperability in Fleet Programs
  Brendan Harrington, President, Autobahn Fort Worth
  Jeremy Paolone, VP, Retail Development, Holman Automotive Group
  Amit Maheshwari, EVP, Business Development and M&A, Tekion
  Rick Bryant, EVP Business Strategy, UVeye
  Moderated by Mark Halsell, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Integrations, Dealerware
2:00 pm Networking break: Circles of Success
Grab a snack and join a table for discussion on today’s hottest topics
"Circles of Success" is an interactive session designed to foster meaningful connections among event attendees. In this exercise, participants form small discussion circles, where they'll have the opportunity to share their professional successes, challenges, and goals in just a few minutes, enabling them to connect with like-minded peers and gain valuable insights to enhance their networking experience.
2:35 pm Break
2:45 pm Panel: Today’s Dealerships are Tomorrow’s Mobility Marketplaces
  Michael Zimmerman, Lexus Senior Manager, Fixed Operations
  Monte Nichols, General Manager, Audi on Demand
  Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Villava, VP Innovation & New Ventures, Dalton Motors
  Frank McCleary, Partner, Porsche Consulting
  Moderated by Hallie Rinderle, SVP, Partnerships & Marketing, Dealerware
3:30 pm Dealerware Product Launch Announcements
  Matt Carpenter, CEO, Dealerware
  JR Lang, EVP, Product, Dealerware
4:30 pm Fireside chat with Matt Carpenter and Daren Ferguson: A conversation with Dealerware’s first customer
4:50 pm Closing remarks
  Matt Carpenter, CEO, Dealerware
5:00 pm Break before dinner event
6:00 - 9:00 pm Onsite Dinner Event, 1st floor of the LINE Hotel at Arlo Grey Restaurant

Wednesday, September 20th

Networking and an interactive Designing Dealerware Workshop at Dealerware HQ

7:00 - 10:00 am Transportation to the Dealerware Office
8:00 - 9:00 am Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 pm Designing Dealerware Workshop
Join us at the Dealerware Office for an immersive and transformative workshop that promises to revolutionize the way you approach problem-solving and innovation while also contributing directly to shaping the Dealerware 2024 product roadmap!
There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking and meeting. You will be able to book meeting rooms to discuss business topics with your peers and Dealerware leadership.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Conference concludes - Lunch with grab and go options available

Help Shape the Future of Dealerware

Join us at the Dealerware office, Wednesday September 20th, for the Designing Dealerware Workshop.

Register today for this immersive and transformative workshop to revolutionize the way you approach problem-solving and innovation while also contributing directly to shaping the future of the Dealerware 2024 product roadmap.

Everyone is welcome to attend. To ensure we have enough seats, please let us know you are interested.
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