The IARA Summer Roundtable is around the corner. Check out the full agenda, roundtable topics, and register today!
The 2015 International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Summer Remarketing Roundtable will be held August 18-19 at the Hilton Fort Worth in Texas.
This year, the event kicks off with an opening session from 3:30-5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1o. Also, IARA committee meetings and CAR Certification testing held August 18.
Wednesday morning, August 19, will kick off with breakfast and two concurrent Roundtable sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sessions repeat at 10:15 a.m.
Industry Hot Topics: Our industry is facing many changes and challenges with recalls, arbitrations and if-bids on the forefront. In this roundtable, the moderators will cover the latest industry updates and discuss how it has impacted your remarketing business and what you can do to overcome the challenges ahead.
Protecting Customer Information. In this digital age, the protection and privacy of a customer's Personally Identifiable Information is a paramount concern for consumers and businesses. During this session, moderators Kate Cestone and Paul Rettenmaier will facilitate a conversation about the responsibilities and challenges faced by Remarketers and industry partners to protect customer information.
Lunch will include the special awards luncheon and keynote speaker, followed by sessions on Generational Diversity. The closing session is an auction leadership panel, followed by the Presidential Gavel Passing.
The full agenda is available here.
Registration is NOW OPEN. Mark your calendars and register today! The cut-off for hotel reservations is July 25.
REGISTRATION INFO
Members $349
Non-Members $599
Room Rate: $149/night
Hotel Reservation cut off: July 25th
Click here to register.
The program is also available here. Check back often for updates.
About the IARA
The IARA (www.iaraonline.org) is a nonprofit professional organization for remarketers, which was formed in 2001 to provide a venue for consignors to address remarketing industry issues. IARA consignor members remarket more than 1.5 million vehicles annually.
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