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2023 Schedule

Last updated: March 28, 2023

2023 Schedule

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

March 28
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)

WORKSHOPS: How CAR & ACT certifications are important AND Understanding Compliance in Remarketing Industry
In this set of Workshop Topics, Penny Wanna will discuss the who, what, why, and where these IARA certifications would be beneficial and Andrea Amico discussions compliance. more info

March 28
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)

WORKSHOP: Standards, EVs and Education
Join us for this interactive Workshop and discuss how Standards, EVs and Education are at the forefront of the IARA 2023 agenda. more info

March 28
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (PT)

Joint IARA Committee Chair & Board Meeting
Meeting room: Julius 8 Ballroom | Joint IARA Committee Chair and Board Meeting - open to all more info

March 28
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (PT)

Consignor Awards Ceremony & Reception
Join us for our 2023 Consignor Awards Ceremony and Reception - hosted by IARA! more info

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

March 29
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM (PT)

NAAA & IARA Present the Ed Bobit Industry Icon Award
Top Leaders of both the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance and the National Auto Auction Association will present the tenth annual Ed Bobit Industry Icon Award which recognizes leaders who shaped the remarketing industry. more info

March 29
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM (PT)

CAR Opening Keynote: Fly Into the Wind: How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness on Your Ascent to Greatness
CAVU is an Air Force acronym that stands for Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited. Translated, it describes the perfect conditions to be a fighter pilot, when steel blue skies invite them to spread their wings like a supersonic eagle. Fighter pilots cherish CAVU days because they know tomorrow can bring challenging conditions. Life is no different. more info

March 29
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (PT)

EVs are Coming: How Will You Adapt Them to Remarketing Channels?
Spend this session with some experts from the IARA's Industry Advancement Committee who will share their insights and best practices. more info

March 29
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (PT)

A Training Combo Deal: Why CAR, ACT, and Auction Academy are Good for Remarketing Profits, Potential and Professionals
The remarketing industry has reached a zenith of educational development opportunities, with the IARA’s Certified Automotive Remarketer program, the Audit & Compliance Training, and the Auction Academy’s course curriculum, forming a complementary advanced seal of approval. more info

March 29
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

Pivots, Plunges & Thrashes: A 70s Economy Meets the 20s Industry Market
You couldn’t make up the post-pandemic economy that has emerged since the nation started heading into the “new abnormal” in 2021. more info

March 29
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM (PT)

How Auctions are Innovating & Adapting During a Time of Consolidation
This panel will explore how auctions are doing business differently in response to the continued growth of multi-roof top dealership groups, consolidated support services, and an evolving competitive landscape. more info

March 29
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM (PT)

Workshop: Driving Client Success: Get Out of My Car...Get Into My Head! (concurrent)
New in 2023! Join us for our Workshop sessions - each is a unique, custom-designed interactive experience brining the remarketing industry together in a whole new way. more info

March 29
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (PT)

Industry Issues, Answers & Politics
A lively discussion about the need for industry lobbying and advocacy, most pressing regulatory and political issues facing consignors and auctions, and current events directly affecting the remarketing industry. more info

March 29
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (PT)

Workshop: Transportation Dumpster Fire! (concurrent)
Auto Transport Intel Academy host Ty Thompson walks attendees through the maze of some tough questions facing auto transport. New in 2023! Join us for our Workshop sessions - each is a unique, custom-designed interactive experience brining the remarketing industry together in a whole new way. more info

March 29
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM (PT)

Keeping Up with Change, Best Practices & the Right Moves
A roundtable of industry players will put you in the loop on what technologies, innovations and business approaches are working best in their industry segments and how they are preparing for the future of remarketing. more info

March 29
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM (PT)

The Realities of Electric Vehicles in Fleets & Remarketing Channels (concurrent)
In this presentation, a fleet and remarketing expert will walk through the results so far of EV fleets in Europe, which have embraced EVs sooner than in the U.S. more info

Thursday, March 30, 2023

March 30
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (PT)

Consignors Only Session
Hosted by IARA, this special session open only to pre-registered consignors that will cover range of topical issues and industry developments affecting consignment operations. more info

March 30
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)

Impact of Supply Chain Constraints on the Remarketing Strategies of Fleet Management Companies
This panel includes remarketing managers from the leading commercial fleet leasing companies who will discuss best practices in remarketing high-mileage vehicles in a market with constrained replacement vehicle availability. more info

March 30
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM (PT)

Heavy Loads Ahead: How Auto Transport Must Transform for a Changing Market
An interactive live audience version of the ATI YouTube programs that hit hot topics and third rails. Stage and audience hosts will keep the discussion lively and full of participation. more info

March 30
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM (PT)

Top Industry Trends to Watch in 2023 (concurrent)
What do the top trends in the remarketing industry mean for consignors and auctions? more info

March 30
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

Auction Shakeups & Trends Looking Ahead
As auctions consolidate and digital options gain traction, what will be the most advantageous business arrangements and practices going forward? more info

March 30
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

How Does the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Affect EV Remarketing? How are Innovative Remarketers Leveraging the Potential Benefits of the 30%/$4,000 Tax Credit? (concurrent)
How can innovative remarketers adapt their process and procedures to best leverage this new major incentive, given that most EVs that are desirable to consumers today do not fit the price parameters? more info

March 30
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (PT)

CAR Awards Ceremony: Consignor and Remarketer of the Year Awards
Join us for Bobit's annual awards presentation to a leading consignor and a remarketer who have both excelled in their business roles while showing strong support for the industry. more info

March 30
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM (PT)

Closing Keynote: A Global Outlook on OEMs, Suppliers, and Vehicle Markets
Close out the conference with a big picture reality check to inform your business visions.  more info