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September 19–21, 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Presented by AppOne, Title Sponsor
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Exclusive Education

Plan ahead for 2025 with some of the top names in the industry! Learn about the challenges brought on in 2024 and gain insights on the 2025 retail landscape to increase your customer base and profitability.

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Networking & Connections

Our businesses depend on building relationships, and that means connecting face-to-face is our most important characteristic! We have purposefully developed a balanced schedule that includes networking time.

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Industry Partners

Dozens of NPDA Partners, suppliers and service providers to showcase the latest products and services that will help you strengthen results and profitability.

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Tickets Now Available!

Our home in Columbus!
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Reserve your room at the special rate.
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AppOne Steps In as Title Sponsor

 

AppOne’s role as Title Sponsor reinforces a shared commitment to helping dealers operate more efficiently—especially in financing, deal flow, and customer experience.

 

“DealerConnect is all about meaningful connections, real conversations, and practical solutions for today’s powersports dealers,” said Chet Heughan. “Being named NPDA’s first-ever title sponsor is an honor for us, and it reflects our shared commitment to help dealers simplify processes, expand financing opportunities, and grow with confidence.”

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Counting the days 'til DealerConnect 2026!

DealerConnect Session Topics & Education Tracks

Sales & Customer Experience

  • Integrating AI Into The Sales Process

  • Selling Techniques For Today’s More Informed Customer

  • Building A Sales Culture Across The Dealership

  • Understanding Today’s Customer Expectations

 

Service Department Operations

  • Improving Service Department Workflow

  • Eliminating Bottlenecks & Increasing Productivity

  • Attracting Young Talent To Service Departments

  • Managing Technician Shortages & Training Challenges

Staffing, Leadership & Culture

  • Managing A Younger, Less Experienced Workforce

  • Training, Retaining & Developing Future Leaders

  • Creating Career Paths Within Dealership Operations

Industry Relations, Advocacy & Dealer Influence

  • State Dealer Association Breakout Sessions

  • How State Laws Affect Dealership Operations

  • Understanding How Dealer Legislation Gets Passed

  • Dealer Advocacy & Industry Representation

  • Special Guests from: AMA, MIC, MRAA, PRA, SEMA

OEM Relations & Profitability Strategy

  • Does It Pay To Play The OEM Incentive Rewards Game?

  • Understanding OEM Programs & Dealer Profitability

  • Evaluating OEM Incentives, Requirements & Margins

  • Dealer Perspectives On OEM Performance Programs

Ownership, Succession & Long-Term Planning

  • Exit Strategies For Dealership Succession

  • Preparing For Dealership Transition & Ownership Change

  • Succession Planning For Multi-Generational Dealerships

  • Building Long-Term Dealership Value

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A Look Back

The 2025 Dealer Connect brought together NPDA Dealer and Partners Members, Experts and Industry Leaders for a successful two-and-a-half day event in Columbus, Ohio. Hope to see you there this year!

2025 DealerConnect Sponsors

2026 DealerConnect Exhibitors

As of May 13, 2026

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2026 Sponsorships Are Still Available

Contact Us if you are interested in becoming

a Partner, Exhibitor. or Sponsor for 2026 Dealer Connect.

Contact Tigra at Tigra@npda.org 

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