From the Desk of Ed Bobit

One of the satisfying results of change is that today we find reports, news and analysis daily on automotive remarketing. It is touching us all whether we are a consumer or professionally in the heart of the business. It wasn't always that way.

Let me welcome you to the "original" remarketing conference that we initiated in 1996; this is our 13th event. Each year we attempt to respond to the industry by making enhancements to our agenda to reflect the changing pulse in the marketplace.

If you study the agenda for this '08 meeting you will note that there is more workshop time for key discussion topics, more innovative panels reflecting the actions of trendsetters and our speakers who analyze the future marketplace. And all of us share the satisfaction of knowing that IARA continues to co-join our conference ensuring that it remains 'the consignor's event'.

It will be my pleasure to welcome you at CAR 2008 and I personally thank you in advance for taking your valuable time out to join us in Las Vegas. Also, my thanks to our presenters and panelists who provide the substance; and to our sponsors and exhibitors who support the entire program. It simply wouldn't happen without all of you.

I know you will return home to your company better prepared to meet today's challenges with marked professional knowledge.

Ed Bobit