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Check back soon for the full schedule of game-changing industry thought-leader sessions.
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Steve Rowley
President of Cox Automotive
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Jonathan Smoke
Chief Strategy Officer
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Marianne Johnson
EVP & Chief Product Officer
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Ben Flusberg
Chief Data Officer
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Jodi Blomberg
VP, AI & Machine Learning
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Derek Hansen
SVP, Dealer, Lender and Inventory Management Solutions
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Jessica Stafford
SVP, Consumer Solutions
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John Chaffin
SVP, Sales & Performance Management
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Grace Huang
President of Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions
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Jeremy Robb
Chief Economist
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Patrick Janes
AVP, vAuto
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Lainey Sibble
AVP, Central Dispatch
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Joe Kichler
Senior Vice President of Digital and Supply Chain
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Alan Lang
SVP, Inventory Solutions
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Pete Grupposo
SVP Sales, Manheim + NextGear + EVBS
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Paulo da Silva
VP & GM Digital Commerce
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Emil Banga
AVP of Product Management
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Paul Paridy
Senior Director of Product Management
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Noah Lee
Director of Product Consulting Multi Solution Sales
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Tessa Nadik
AVP of Product Management at Cox Automotive
The Experience More Stage at the Cox Automotive Village
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Central Dispatch
Central Dispatch
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Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 3:30 pm–3:40 pm
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Session: Central Dispatch
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 3:30 pm–3:40 pm
Thursday, Feb. 5 3:30 pm–3:40 pm -
From Risk to Resilience: The Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Fraud Prevention
From Risk to Resilience: The Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Fraud Prevention
As digitization accelerates, so do the risks in automotive logistics—phishing scams, identity theft, synthetic carrier profiles, and other forms of fraud are becoming more sophisticated and costly. This panel explores the next phase of security transformation. Industry leaders will share how advanced technologies—such as biometric identity verification, digital authorization, and real-time tracking—are reshaping fraud prevention […]Panelist Information
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Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 3:00 pm–3:20 pm
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Session: From Risk to Resilience: The Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Fraud Prevention
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 3:00 pm–3:20 pm
As digitization accelerates, so do the risks in automotive logistics—phishing scams, identity theft, synthetic carrier profiles, and other forms of fraud are becoming more sophisticated and costly. This panel explores the next phase of security trans…
Thursday, Feb. 5 3:00 pm–3:20 pm -
The EV Inflection: Sourcing Strategy Meets Retail Reality
The EV Inflection: Sourcing Strategy Meets Retail Reality
EVs are no longer a compliance play—they’re a real market opportunity. But only if dealers get their sourcing and stocking strategy right. This panel brings together retail and wholesale experts to cut through the noise and show what’s actually happening post-tax-credit shift. We’ll explore the real demand signals emerging in used EV pricing, unpack regional […]Panelist Information
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Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:30 pm–2:50 pm
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Session: The EV Inflection: Sourcing Strategy Meets Retail Reality
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:30 pm–2:50 pm
EVs are no longer a compliance play—they’re a real market opportunity. But only if dealers get their sourcing and stocking strategy right. This panel brings together retail and wholesale experts to cut through the noise and show what’s ac…
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:30 pm–2:50 pm -
Driving Sustainable Change: Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award Presentation
Driving Sustainable Change: Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award Presentation
Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award at NADA recognizes dealerships that exemplify environmental stewardship, innovative business practices, and a commitment to community impact. The presentation highlights Cox Automotive’s leadership in driving sustainable change across the industry and sets a benchmark for responsible operations among franchise dealers.Panelist Information
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Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:20 pm–2:30 pm
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Session: Driving Sustainable Change: Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award Presentation
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:20 pm–2:30 pm
Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award at NADA recognizes dealerships that exemplify environmental stewardship, innovative business practices, and a commitment to community impact. The presentation highlights Cox Automotive’s leadership in driving sus…
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:20 pm–2:30 pm -
Automotive Hall of Fame Announcement
Automotive Hall of Fame Announcement
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Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:00 pm–2:20 pm
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Session: Automotive Hall of Fame Announcement
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 2:00 pm–2:20 pm
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:00 pm–2:20 pm
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Testimonial
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Central Dispatch
Lainey Sibble
Thursday, Feb. 5 3:30 pm–3:40 pm -
From Risk to Resilience: The Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Fraud Prevention
Lainey Sibble
As digitization accelerates, so do the risks in automotive logistics—phishing scams, identity theft, synthetic carrier profiles, and other forms of fraud are becoming more sophisticated and costly. This panel explores the next phase of security trans…
Thursday, Feb. 5 3:00 pm–3:20 pm -
The EV Inflection: Sourcing Strategy Meets Retail Reality
Pete Grupposo
EVs are no longer a compliance play—they’re a real market opportunity. But only if dealers get their sourcing and stocking strategy right. This panel brings together retail and wholesale experts to cut through the noise and show what’s ac…
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:30 pm–2:50 pm -
Driving Sustainable Change: Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award Presentation
Steve Rowley
Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award at NADA recognizes dealerships that exemplify environmental stewardship, innovative business practices, and a commitment to community impact. The presentation highlights Cox Automotive’s leadership in driving sus…
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:20 pm–2:30 pm -
Automotive Hall of Fame Announcement
Mike Stanton
Thursday, Feb. 5 2:00 pm–2:20 pm
Central Dispatch
From Risk to Resilience: The Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Fraud Prevention
The EV Inflection: Sourcing Strategy Meets Retail Reality
Driving Sustainable Change: Cox Automotive’s Sustainability Award Presentation
Automotive Hall of Fame Announcement
NADA Sessions
Explore additional sessions at NADA featuring Cox Automotive experts.
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State of Economy
Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke and Mark Strand join NADA’s Chief Economist, Patrick Manzi, for an update on the state of the industry and economy.
West Hall Lobby, NADA Live Stage -
Helping Dealers Prepare Today for an Electrified Tomorrow
As used EVs reenter the market, dealers must adapt to their unique challenges. Learn what to know about battery health, transport, valuation and reconditioning. Walk away with practical steps to safely and profitably manage used EV inventory.
Thursday, Feb. 5 10:15 am–10:35 am8233N Dealer Learning Lab -
Master Digital Leadership: Defeat Disruption, Drive Value
Discover how dealers can disrupt the disruptors to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Examine best practices on how dealers can use data and technology to reduce online-to-showroom gaps, optimize inventory, and elevate the customer experien…
Wednesday, Feb. 4 12:30 pm–1:15 pmW311 Workshop Session
State of Economy
Helping Dealers Prepare Today for an Electrified Tomorrow
Master Digital Leadership: Defeat Disruption, Drive Value
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