Drive Innovation & Accelerate Growth

The future of automotive retail starts at AUTOVATE 2026.
Scottsdale, AZ | September 30 – October 1, 2026

Registration is now open for the 10th annual AUTOVATE conference, September 30, 2026 – October 1, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ, at the Caesars Republic Hotel.

AUTOVATE is the industry’s most exclusive conference, attracting dealer group executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and the C-Suite from large tech firms.

Previous headline AUTOVATE speakers include Peter Guber, operating owner and executive chairman of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and a renowned Hollywood producer, Daymond John, investor and entrepreneur from the four-time Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank, and Stephen Cannon, former CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, the Atlanta Falcons and co-founder with Mark Cuban of Harbinger Sports Partners.

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Don’t wait! Seats are limited.

AUTOVATE is a first-class experience with high-level content in a relaxed atmosphere built for executives and investors in automotive retail.

AUDIENCE: Exclusive audience of high-net-worth executives, investors & entrepreneurs in the automotive retail industry. Click Here to see the types of companies that have participated in previous AUTOVATE events.
ATMOSPHERE – Unique venues with a distinctive character that nurture networking opportunities and foster engagement.
FORMAT: 15-to-20-minute TED Talk-styled Q&A sessions with the audience participating via text with the moderator, with two or three featured presentations.
CONTENT: Designed to help investors, dealers & vendor executives think about the future of their businesses & the industry.
ACTION: Deals get started at AUTOVATE. Conversations leading to nearly $2 billion in transactions began at AUTOVATE.

2025 Conference Highlights

Testimonials

‌”AUTOVATE brings together people dedicated to improving the car-buying experience. Networking with other attendees alone improves my ability as an advisor in this space.”

Mara McNeil

President, SkyeLynx

“If you have never been to AUTOVATE you are missing one of the best events in our industry. Some of the best content and minds that you are ever going to encounter at a conference.”

James "JT" Taylor

Managing Partner, Accrual Equity Partners

“This has probably been the best conference I’ve ever been to. I feel like I’ve learned more in the last two hours than I have in the last two years.”

Chris Walsh

President, Reynolds and Reynolds