2012 NADA Schedule of Events

 

 

 

All NADA activities will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center unless otherwise indicated.

Please note that activities are subject to change.

 

To download a map of the Las Vegas Convention Center, click here.

 

Friday, February 3, 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Monday, February 6, 2012
Optional Ticketed Events

 

 

Friday, February 3, 2012

 

9:30am - 7:15pm Shuttle Bus Service
10:00am - 6:00pm Attendee Registration
Exhibit Hall N-2
12:15pm - 1:30pm

Concurrent NADA University Workshops

North Hall and South Hall Meeting Rooms

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Concurrent NADA University  Workshops

North Hall and South Hall Meeting Rooms

3:45pm - 5:00pm Concurrent NADA University Workshops

North Hall and South Hall Meeting Rooms

5:30pm - 7:00pm

NADA Welcome Reception co-hosted by J.D. Power and Associates
Wynn Las Vegas Hotel, Lafite Ballroom

(*optional ticketed event)

 

 


 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

7:00am - 5:30pm Shuttle Bus Service
7:30am - 4:30pm Attendee Registration
Exhibit Hall N-2
7:30am - 9:30am

Women Dealers' Breakfast
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Brahms 1-3

 

Kim Kelleher
TIME

(*optional ticketed event)

8:00am - 4:30pm

Expo Hall Open - Ribbon Cutting

Exhibit Hall C1-C5

8:00am - 4:30pm

Lifestyle Experience

Exhibit Hall N-2

 

10:30am - 11:45am

Concurrent NADA University Workshops
North Hall and South Hall Meeting Rooms

 

1:45pm

General Session: Doors Open & Pre-Session Entertainment

Exhibit Hall N-1

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Formal Opening of the 95th Annual NADA Show

Las Vegas Convention Center - Exhibit Hall N-1

 

NADA Chairman's Address
Stephen Wade

St. George, UT

 

TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year Award

in Partnership with Ally

 

Industry Message
Sergio Marchionne
CEO, Chrysler LLC., U.S.A.

 

 


 

Sunday, February 5, 2012

 

7:30am - 5:30pm Shuttle Bus Service
8:30am - 3:30pm Attendee Registration
Exhibit Hall N-2
9:00am - 3:30pm

Expo Hall Open

Exhibit Hall C1-C5

9:00am - 3:30pm Lifestyle Experience
Exhibit Hall N-2

8:30am

Inspirational Program Doors Open
N1
9:00am - 10:00am

Inspirational Program
Las Vegas Convention Center - N1

Keynote Speaker
Aron Ralston
Mountain Climber and Inspirational Survivor
 

 Whose experience influenced the movie, 127 Hours

10:30am - 11:45am

Concurrent NADA University Workshops

North and South Hall Meeting Rooms

10:30am - 11:45am Dealer Franchise Meetings
North and South Hall Meeting Rooms
2:15pm - 3:30pm

Concurrent NADA University Workshops

North and South Hall Meeting Rooms

2:15pm - 3:30pm Dealer Franchise Meetings

North and South Hall Meeting Rooms 


Note: The NADA Convention & Expo will be closing at 3:30pm on Sunday - Enjoy the Super Bowl! 

 

 


 

 

Monday, February 6, 2012

  

7:30am - 5:30pm Shuttle Bus Service
8:00am - 5:00pm Attendee Registration
Exhibit Hall N-2
8:30am - 5:00pm Expo Hall Open
Exhibit Halls C1-C5
8:30am - 5:00pm

Lifestyle Experience

Exhibit Hall N-2

8:30am - 9:45am

Concurrent NADA University Workshops

North and South Hall Meeting Rooms

8:30am - 9:45am  Dealer Franchise Meetings
North and South Hall Meeting Rooms
10:30am - 11:45am

Concurrent NADA University Workshops

Noth and South Hall Meeting Rooms

10:30am - 11:45am  Dealer Franchise Meetings
North and South Hall Meeting Rooms 
2:45pm General Session: Doors Open & Pre-session Entertainment
Exhibit Hall N-1
3:30pm - 4:45pm

General Session

Las Vegas Convention Center - Exhibit Hall N-1
 

Incoming NADA Chairman's Address
William "Bill" Underriner
Billings, MT

 

Keynote Address
George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States of America
Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation

5:00pm 2012 NADA Convention & Expo closes.
See you next year in Orlando, FL!


 

 

 

February 3, 2012
Wynn Las Vegas, Lafite Ballroom
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Las Vegas, NV

 

The J.D. Power International Automotive Roundtable is a forum that focuses on critical issues and solutions impacting current and future automotive operations. An elite group of speakers will provide attendees with new insights into emerging automotive trends, marketplace actions, and successes in customer satisfaction in the face of rapid industry changes. This Roundtable offers unique opportunities to meet and network with key leaders who are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

 

Please visit J.D. Power and Associates’ website for pricing information and to register for the forum.  If you register for the International Automotive Roundtable, you are automatically registered for the NADA Welcome Reception. If you just want to register for the Welcome Reception, you may do so during the NADA Convention registration process. Please note: tickets to the NADA Welcome Reception are limited due to space capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

 

 

 

Women Dealers' Breakfast

SOLD OUT

(Dealer and Managers only)                                       

February 4, 2012
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas           

7:30am - 9:30am
Ticket Price: $65.00

 

One of the most eagerly anticipated events is the annual Networking Breakfast for Women Dealers. Each year we invite one of the top female automotive executives to speak at the breakfast and provide insights and breaking news about the automotive industry. This year, Kim Kelleher, Worldwide Publisher at TIME will speak at the Women Dealer's Breakfast. Following conversations with the keynote speaker, attendees have the opportunity to network with their peers and other industry experts. We will be holding our sixth annual women dealers' networking event at the 2012 NADA Convention in Las Vegas.

 

Tickets sold through the registration process.

 

 

 

 

*Optional ticket events are non-refundable. Refunds will only be given in the event that the attendee cancels his/her main registration for the 2012 NADA Convention and Expo.