Who Is Winning The Digital Retailing Horserace?

Automotive dealership managers who are attending the Modern Retailing Conference (MRC) will have an unprecedented opportunity to speak with the top executives of automotive technology companies that seek to become the new standard for modern retailing infrastructure.

The next generation of digital retailing technology will be revealed at MRC.

Dealers will also be able to speak with OEM executives from Toyota and Audi who are working on modern retailing projects within their franchise network. Here are highlights of the speakers and sessions that will be discussing digital retailing technology:

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

On Sunday afternoon we will open the MRC with a panel of industry executives that will be talking about the future of automotive retailing and how their companies are positioned to help dealers evolve their sales processes and handle EV sales.

MONDAY

On Monday, I will have the privilege to sit down with Pedram Faed from Tekion Corp to discuss their vision for modern retailing, that starts with a focus on the consumer shopping experience. All eyes are on Tekion and I am confident that dealers will be attentive during our morning chat.

Also on Monday, Tim Cox from CarNow will be sharing his vision for modern retailing that includes real-time and connected retailing frameworks. You might be surprised on his take on where the industry is heading.

During the Monday afternoon session dealers will hear a powerful story of how Toyota is partnering with their dealers to create a modern retailing platform called SmartPath. The panel includes Timothy Bliss , Glenn Rizzo , and three Toyota dealers who are power users of the SmartPath platform.

Later on Monday afternoon, we will hear from Ryan Osten , from Gubagoo . Ryan will share The Reynolds and Reynolds Company vision for a modern retailing platform as they connected their award winning technologies into a single-login platform.

TUESDAY

On Tuesday morning I will sit down with Barb Edson from CDK Global to discuss the CDK Global Modern Retail Suite which includes the integration of Roadster, ELEAD, and the CDK DMS.

Later on Tuesday, we will hear from Mike Trasatti and Kendall Billman, MBA from DealerBuilt on the topic of protecting dealer choice when it comes to modern retailing technology. This will be a very hot topic indeed!

These are just a few of the educational panels, workshops, and keynotes that will included in the conference agenda. Check out the entire schedule here: https://bit.ly/3CrzXdc

Dealer and OEM Registration is Open

Dealership managers, dealer principals, and OEM executive tickets are one sale now but keep in mind that the show will sell out, so don't wait for the last minute.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3RTA3jH

Hotel options (starting at $180 / night): https://modernretailingconference.com/hotel/

Note: Allied Industry tickets are sold out.