2025-26 NIADA President Don Griffin of CarHop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, welcomes members to the largest convention and expo for the independent auto dealer and encourages peers to network and soak in the knowledge provided throughout the event. NIADA Director of Education Brent Carmichael and Cox Automotive Senior Director of Economic and Industry Insights Mark Strand will provide an industry update to assist attendees in their education.

Remarketing isn’t just about moving vehicles off the lot—it’s about creating a winning strategy that works for you. This panel dives into the nuts and bolts of what independent dealers need most: securing the right inventory, managing financing and floorplanning, and minimizing risks.

The digital revolution makes logistics easier to manage, but it brings new security and fraud risks. This workshop outlines strategies for independent dealers to confidently control their end-to-end transportation process, with actionable tips to ensure safe, secure and smooth transactions.

With rising costs, tight inventory, and shifting consumer needs, profit is harder to capture. This session empowers you to mitigate today’s pressures by helping you source the right car in the right channel, reach the ready-to-buy consumer, uncover merchandising inefficiencies, and more.

Our panel will provide dealers with a better understanding of how they can leverage different auctions to build their inventory. Learn the best ways to source frontline inventory for your dealership, make recoveries, find parts, and save time and money on reconditioning vehicles.