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Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personNational draw
📅 22 September 2026 – 23 September 📍 Huntington Place, Detroit, US ↗ 🏢 Emerald Expositions 🔁 annual

150

Exhibitors

1,500

Attendees

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo brings together automotive dealerships, OEMs, and top technology solutions providers for three days of actionable educational sessions, keynote presentations, and an expansive exhibit hall showcasing cutting-edge tech in retail automotive.

Exhibitor mix: The expo floor features dedicated booths and layouts structured by specific vehicle dealership software, AI tools, marketing tech, and digital retail solution providers.

AutomotiveRetail EcommerceDigital Transformation dealershipsautomotive retailoemsautomotive technologycar dealersretail tech

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

Huntington Place

Convention centre · 67,169 m² · 5 halls

A major convention center in downtown Detroit located on the international riverfront. It is the 16th largest in the US, offering 723,000 sq ft of exhibition space, including 623,000 sq ft of contiguous space, and over 100 meeting rooms.

📍 1 Washington Blvd, 48226 Detroit, US

Operated by ASM Global

31 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Emerald Expositions

Public · New York, United States · Founded 2013

Operator of business-to-business trade shows, conferences, and digital commerce solutions across multiple industries.

Runs 95 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

Dealership owners, managers, and OEM executives attend to evaluate alternative vendors, experience live software demonstrations, discover emerging automotive technologies, and learn new marketing or operational strategies.

Who attends

Dealership ownersprincipalsgeneral managersmarketing executivesCRM administratorsand e-commerce directors alongside automotive OEM representatives and retail technology vendors.

Exhibitor categories

CRM & DMS SolutionsAdvertising & MarketingAI & Data IntelligenceDigital RetailLead Generation & Sales ToolsFixed OperationsDigital Retail & E-commerceInventory Management

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Speakers

77 speakers at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo

M

Matthew Belk

BetterCarPeople.com

"Real-life Online Sales Techniques"

online salesdealership marketingdigital marketing
T

Tom Webb

UK Groups & Partnerships · Skolon

"Economic Overview"

AI safetyinclusive classroomsAI adoption

Also speaking at Multi Academy Trust Partnership Network Midlands 2026, MATPN Finance

J

"Inspirational Session"

inspirationmotivation
J

Jim Tunney

Dean of NFL Officials / Hall of Fame Speaker · NFL

"Hall of Fame Speaker Session"

motivationleadershipteamwork
K

Kenneth Shilson

Founder · National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers (NABD)

Bio

Kenneth Shilson, CPA, is founder of the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers (NABD). Mr. Shilson is also President of Subprime Analytics, which performs electronic portfolio analysis and due diligence services for financial institutions which provide capital to the subprime automotive industry.

BHPHsubprime automotiveportfolio analysis
M

Melinda Zabritski

Director of Automotive Lending · Experian Automotive

"State of the Automotive Finance Market Q2 2012 credit trends analysis"

automotive financecredit trendsloan delinquencies

Also speaking at AFSA Leadership Development Program

M

Michael Groves

E-Commerce Director · Apple Auto Group

"SEM: $300,000 Difference Per Year to the Bottom Line"

SEMAdWordsautomotive marketing
K

Kevin Gordon

E-commerce Manager · Jim Pattison Auto Group

"The Best Employee You’ll Never Hire"

dealership culturehiringrecruitment
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Nicholas Williams

E-commerce Specialist · Jim Pattison Auto Group

"The Best Employee You’ll Never Hire"

dealership culturehiringrecruitment
V

Victor Vella

E-Commerce Director · Spitzer Automotive

"Data Overload"

data analyticsinternet trafficbusiness results
S

Subi Ghosh

Internet Marketing Director · Preston Automotive Group

"So You Got the Job….Now What?"

dealership managementsocial mediavendor management
M

Mike Watson

President · INCOSE

"So You Got the Job….Now What?"

systems engineeringenergymobility

Also speaking at Australasia-Pacific Design Inn Symposium, Energy Storage Summit USA, Energy & Mobility: Technology, Systems, and Value Chain Conference & Expo

T

Todd Dearborn

Vice President of Sales, Automotive · Internet Brands

"Why You’re Not Closing More Sales"

sales processdata analysiscustomer service
A

Alan Ram

President · Proactive Training Solutions

"Five Simple Strategies to Sell More Cars Now!"

sales strategieswebsite trafficgross profit
P

Patrick Tessier

Founder · Salefest Advertising

"Creative Cut-through in Today’s Media"

email marketingmedia advertisingsales generation
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Bill Playford

Vice President · DealerKnows Consulting

"What to Inspect when you’re Expecting"

dealership metricsdata utilizationstore optimization

+ 61 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Digital Dealer Conference & Expo?+
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo takes place on 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026.
Where is Digital Dealer Conference & Expo held?+
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is held at Huntington Place, Detroit, US.
Who organises Digital Dealer Conference & Expo?+
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is organised by Emerald Expositions.
How many exhibitors attend Digital Dealer Conference & Expo?+
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo typically hosts approximately 150 exhibitors.
How often is Digital Dealer Conference & Expo held?+
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is held annual.

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