Dealers heading to Niagara Falls this fall will find an ACE 2026 agenda built around industry change, practical dealership strategies and opportunities to connect with suppliers.
The Automotive Conference & Expo runs Oct. 15 and 16 at Fallsview Casino Resort, with speakers, workshops, networking and a tradeshow. Educational programming will focus on trends and challenges shaping automotive retail.
The speaker lineup includes former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae discussing Canada’s place in a changing global landscape. Russell “Russ Flips Whips” Richardson will explore video and social media, while Tom Van Dillen will examine what Canadian dealers can learn from China’s automotive industry.
Brandon Roy is slated to share 20 strategies from top-performing North American dealerships. Other programming will address artificial intelligence, sales, dealership leadership and employee retention, with additional keynote speakers, workshops and hands-on sessions expected to be announced.
The ACE Passport Program, sponsored by AutoVerify, is also returning. Attendees can use the ACE Event App to visit participating exhibitor booths, enter unique Passport codes and earn points. The more exhibitors attendees visit, the higher they can climb on the leaderboard and the more opportunities they have to win prizes. Grand prize eligibility is limited to qualifying MVRO dealer members.
The tradeshow will provide another opportunity for dealers to explore products and services and connect with industry partners.
More information is available here.
