Events
Three times a year, NIADA brings independent dealers together: to learn and do business at the Convention & Expo, to work through buy-here, pay-here operations at the BHPH Dealer Forum, and to represent the industry in Washington at the National Policy Conference.
Next up
November 1–3, 2026
JW Marriott Austin, Austin, Texas
The premier event for BHPH dealers. Dealer-led roundtables matched to your size and business model, hands-on education for the entire leadership team, offsite visits to working Austin-area dealerships, and an expo hall of companies dedicated to the BHPH space.
- Who attends
- BHPH dealers, finance companies and capital providers, auctions and affiliated industries. Retail dealers will find plenty of actionable education too.
- Members save
- NIADA members receive premium discounts on registration and many other perks throughout the year.
Inside the Dealer Forum
Roundtables, workshops and the conversations that spill out into the halls.
Mike Clark, Jr.Appearance Plus Auto, Pinellas Park, Fla.“I love the dealer interaction. Every dealer contributed.”
June 2027
June 20–23, 2027
Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee
The annual NIADA Convention & Expo brings the top industry insights and education to independent dealers of every model and size, along with the chance to connect with peers, thought leaders, lenders and business solutions providers.
- Who attends
- Independent dealers of every business model (retail, BHPH, LHPH), finance companies, auctions and affiliated suppliers.
- Members save
- NIADA members receive premium discounts on registration and many other perks throughout the year.
Inside the Convention & Expo
Four days of education, recognition and connection for independent dealers of every size.
September 2027
September 27–28, 2027
Washington, D.C.
The National Policy Conference is the premier event for members of the used auto industry to represent the industry before policymakers and regulators. Members learn how what happens in Washington affects their business, meet with members of Congress on the issues facing the industry, and hear directly from federal regulators.
- Who attends
- Members of the used auto industry.
- PAC Cup Dinner
- An evening for NIADA members to take part in the political process, with regions competing for the PAC Cup.
Inside the Policy Conference
Two days in Washington: one to prepare, one to carry the industry's message to Capitol Hill.
Members save on every NIADA event.
NIADA members receive premium discounts on event registration and many other perks throughout the year.
