The NCM Clients & Friends – Digital Success Workshop is an action-packed, hands-on experience designed to equip automotive leaders with cutting-edge digital strategies, innovative tools, and real-world solutions. With high-energy workshops, interactive contests, and exclusive networking opportunities, this event delivers the ultimate playbook for digital success in today’s competitive market.
Special thanks to our Event Title Sponsor Keynote: Ted Rubin, Founder & CEO of ActivEngage.
Pre-Event Kick-Off: Tuesday, September 8
Early Registration: 12-4pm
Kick-Off Dealer Roundtable: 4:30-6pm
Sponsored by Podium
Presented by Misty Tippets & Jordan Parker
Welcome Reception & SWIRL Grand Prix: 6-8pm
Opening Keynote Panel Presented by Shortloop: 7-7:30pm
Vishnu Vinjam & Ashley Cavazos
Racing Championship & Award Ceremony: 8-8:10pm
Day One: Wednesday, September 9
Registration/Vendor Showcase/Breakfast: 7:30-9:20am
Sponsored by Spectrum Reach
Wake-Up Workshop Presented by Spectrum Reach: 8:40-9am
Tara Rego & Derek Orf
Welcome & Official Kickoff Presented by Ashley Cavazos: 9:30am
Speakers Sessions: 9:45 am- 5pm
Presentations from
Cuyler Owens, CEO of Widewail
Mike Morgan, CRO of Launch Labs
Event Title Sponsor Keynote: Ted Rubin, Founder & CEO of ActivEngage
Lunch Sponsored by Search Lab Digital
Dane Saville, Head of Search & AI Visibility at SearchLab Digital
Ben Hadley, Founder of Auto Genius
Frank Zombo, Vice President of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange
Break Sponsored by HRIZN
Derek Simonds, Executive VP Automotive at NUMA AI
Mohamed Desouky, Principal, Busuness Development Manager at Amazon Autos
Ross Tinkham, Vice President - Automotive at Podium
Michelle Roberts and Riley Ocker with Foundation Data
Signature Social @ Sporting KC Presented by Auto Genius: 6-8:45pm
Day Two: Thursday, September 10
Breakfast & Vendor Showcase: 7-8am
Sponsored by Strategic Source
Wake-Up Workshop Presented by Strategic Source: 7:30-7:50am
Chris Mandery, SVP, New Business Development at Strategic Source
Welcome and Final Day Start Presented by Ashley Cavazos: 8am
Speakers Sessions: 9 am-5:20pm
Presentations from
Bruce Bailey, NCM Moderator, along with Chris Hudson and Ben Reuling with Mark Miller Subaru
Erin Zaborac, Director of Marketing at DealerOn
Break Sponsored by Click Here Digital
Robert DeGeorge, Director of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive
Danial Govaer, EVP of Product at Vincue
Lunch Sponsored by Dealer eProcess
Gino Cipperoni, CRO at Dealer eProcess
Kyle Disher, CEO & Owner of Rev Dojo
Jeremy Rodrigues, Sr Director of Product Operations at Protomiq
Steve Roessler, Chief Evangelist Officer at DriveCentric
Break Sponsored by Hey Green Light
Dave Purgason, Head of US Business for SPYNE AI
Dave Spannhake, Founder & CEO, and Chad Graves, CRO at Reunion Marketing
Lauren Donalson, CEO of PureCars
Jennifer Sanford, VP of Marketing & Enablement at automotiveMastermind
Amber Starr, VP of Major Accounts at iPacket
Celebration Reception @ The College
Basketball Experience Presented by NUMA AI: 6-8:30pm
Day Three: Friday, September 11
Breakfast & Vendor Showcase: 7-8am
Sponsored by Dealer Stream
Wake-Up Workshop Presented by Dealer Stream: 7:30 am- 7:50am
Owen Moon, CEO of Dealer Stream
Welcome and Final Day Start Presented by Ashley Cavazos: 8am
Speakers Sessions: 8:15-11:30am
Presentations from
MIA
Mark Baruth, CEO of Coopable
Kerri Wise, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Car Now
Break Sponsored by RockED
Jamie Albertine, Managing Director at The Presidio Group
NCM Keynote Presented by Shaun "Niff" Kniffin
Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawing Presented by Ashley Cavazos: 11:35 am - 12:15pm
