CAR Conference Program Announced
LAS VEGAS – The Conference of Automotive Remarketing reports a strong lineup of speakers for the upcoming conference, March 26-27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS – The Conference of Automotive Remarketing reports a strong lineup of speakers for the upcoming conference, March 26-27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
The CAR 2008 conference will be co-located with the IARA Roundtable Conference which will be held on March 26, also at Caesars Palace.
Conference Highlights:
Wednesday, March 26
IARA Roundtable Series
8:00am- 9:15am: Breakfast and Keynote Presentation
9:30am - 11:00am: Remarketing Town Hall Meeting 2008
11:30am - 1:15pm: IARA Circle of Excellence Award Luncheon And Keynote Address
Wednesday, March 26
1:30pm - 1:40pm: Welcome to CAR 2008 Sherb Brown, Bobit Business Media
1:40pm - 2:10pm: Keynote Address
2:10pm - 2:40pm: Key Issues Facing Factory Consignors
2:40pm - 3:10pm: Remarketing Initiatives Among Institutional/Fleet Portfolio Managers
3:30pm - 4:15pm: Used-Vehicle Buying Strategies of Dealer Groups
4:15pm - 5:00pm: How to Increase Online Conversion Percentage Rates
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Awards Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Opening Networking Reception & Expo in Exhibit Hall
Thursday, March 27
8:00am - 9:00am: Continental Breakfast and Expo in Exhibit Hall
9:00am- 9:30 am: How Technology Will Change Traditional Remarketing Channels
9:30am - 10:00am: J.D. Power All-New CPO Study
10:00am - 10:30am: How to Reduce Days to Sale
10:50am - 11:30am: Is Your First Money, Your Best Money? The Analytics of No Sales
11:30am - 11:45am: Industry Update from NIADA
11:45am - 12:00pm: Industry Update from NAAA
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch and Expo in the Exhibit Hall
2:00pm - 2:40pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Lender Remarketing for Repos and Off-Lease
How Can Remarketing Channel Vendors Attract More Consignor Business?
2:40pm - 3:20pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
What is the ROI on Self-Certification Programs?
New IARA Benchmarking Study and Certification Initiative
3:40pm - 4:15pm: Impact of Risk Vehicles on the Wholesale Market
4:15pm - 5:00pm: Future Trends in Residual Values: A Panel Discussion of Guide Book Editors
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Establishing Metrics for Upstream Selling
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Networking Reception and Expo in Exhibit Hall
The Conference of Automotive Remarketing, co-located with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA), is a high-powered, compelling mix of the top remarketers and suppliers, featuring the top leaders of the automotive remarketing industry, focusing on the current and future state of vehicle remarketing in the U.S and Canada.
Register now and join more than 500 industry professionals! The Conference of Automotive Remarketing, co-located with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA), is bringing together key dealers, consignors managing institutional, fleet and factory portfolios, and key remarketers for the most effective networking and educational event of the year.
To register: http://www.carconference.com/register/, or call (817) 635-0302 to register by phone. Call (800)576-8788 for additional conference information. Mention promo code: EMAIL3.
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