agenda

Agenda

August 18, 2026 12:00 pm

Attendee registration and badge pickup for the Summer Roundtable.

August 18, 2026 02:00 pm

ARA's Event Planning Committee meets in closed session to conduct committee business.

August 18, 2026 02:00 pm

ARA Canada meets in closed session to conduct chapter business.

August 18, 2026 03:00 pm

ARA's Board of Directors plus Committee chairs / co-chairs meet in closed session to conduct ARA business.

August 18, 2026 03:00 pm

IAG meets in closed session to conduct business. 

August 18, 2026 05:00 pm

ARA's CAR Certification Reception is open to all attendees.  Come celebrate recent CAR Certification achievements complete with a special appearance by GROW! 

August 19, 2026 07:00 am
August 19, 2026 08:00 am
August 19, 2026 08:15 am

Informal conversation & coffee with ARA leaders for first-time Summer Roundtable attendees. 

August 19, 2026 09:30 am

Emcee Joe Miller kicks off Summer Roundtable. 

August 19, 2026 09:45 am
August 19, 2026 10:45 am
August 19, 2026 11:15 am

ARA's Membership Committee celebrates 25 years as the voice of the consignor, complete with a short film and special guests.  The session is open to all attendees.

August 19, 2026 12:00 pm
August 19, 2026 01:30 pm

ARA's Industry Advancement Committee presents a white paper on effective selling of EVs, as well as the latest in AI deployment.  The session is open to all attendees.

August 19, 2026 02:30 pm
August 19, 2026 03:00 pm

An interactive forum on accurately recognizing frame damage, as well as recognizing and managing codes.  Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to accurately assess vehicles. 

August 19, 2026 04:00 pm

What makes a dealer raise their hand for one vehicle and pass on another? In this lively and candid panel discussion, top independent and franchise dealers pull back the curtain on how they buy used wholesale inventory from auctions, consignors, and dealer-to-dealer channels.
From reading condition reports and managing risk to spotting hidden gems and navigating shifting market trends, panelists will share the real-world strategies that drive their purchasing decisions every day.

August 19, 2026 05:30 pm

ARA is hosting a 25th Anniversary celebration, complete with music, games, special guests and a special appearance by GROW. Open to all attendees.

August 20, 2026 07:00 am
August 20, 2026 07:30 am
August 20, 2026 08:30 am

Connect over coffee with Hand-Up participants, mentors, and ARA members while learning more about the program and opportunities to get involved.

August 20, 2026 09:00 am

Our panel of economic experts goes up against the Magic 8 Ball to predict economic trends in a dynamic global, national and industry environment. Attendess will leave the session with our panelists best insights into what's coming around the corner.

August 20, 2026 10:00 am

Join us as we recognize this year’s PAL Leadership Award recipients, Impact Award honoree, Circle of Excellence honoree, and recent CAR Certification graduates.

August 20, 2026 10:30 am
August 20, 2026 11:00 am
August 20, 2026 12:00 pm
August 20, 2026 01:30 pm

What the data show about off-lease EVs, who leased them, expected residual values, and how remarketers can capitalize.  Attendees will leave the session with a clearer picture of the EV market based on real-world data. 

August 20, 2026 02:15 pm
August 20, 2026 02:30 pm

A panel of industry leaders from major Associations and Alliances discuss what keeps their members up at night, and their organizations are anticipating and responding to member needs.  Attendees will leave with insights into the future direction of key market sectors.  

August 20, 2026 03:15 pm
August 20, 2026 03:30 pm
August 20, 2026 05:00 pm