FI showroom red and grey logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Apply for a Free Trip to Auto Dealer eXchange at Industry Summit

Approved dealership personnel will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New Orleans Sept. 16 to Sept. 18.

August 6, 2024
Apply for a Free Trip to Auto Dealer eXchange at Industry Summit

Approved dealership personnel will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New Orleans Sept. 16 to Sept. 18.

2 min to read


From the team at F&I and Showroom, Auto Dealer Today and Industry Summit, we would like to invite you to apply to attend our fall event, Auto Dealer eXchange at Industry Summit! This year’s event is scheduled to take place Sept. 16 to Sept. 18 at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans. 

Industry Summit 2024  is heading back to New Orleans with a new style! For the first time, it has merged Auto Dealer eXchange and Agent Entrepreneur eXchange under one roof for dealership personnel to meet one-on-one with supplier hosts.  

Ad Loading...

Industry Summit is designed to meet the needs of dealers, agents, providers and administrators, and New Orleans  is your opportunity to maximize profit and  production in a rapidly changing market. You have the power to control your own destiny today and in the years ahead.  

Built upon an agenda designed to foster mutually beneficial connections; provide invaluable resources and insights, and promote networking through lively engagements, Industry Summit 2024  is your one-stop destination for career growth. The agenda will be comprised of one-on-one buyer and seller meetings, focus groups, educational sessions, and high-impact networking events.

Apply today for a chance to receive a complimentary trip to Auto Dealer eXchange at Industry Summit. If selected, your hosted-buyer package would include: 

  • Round-trip coach airfare (valued at up to $450) 

  • Two-night hotel stay at New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel 

  • Event registration, educational sessions and focus groups 

  • One-on-one meetings with industry suppliers 

  • Exclusive evening networking receptions  

  • High-value giveaways  

Visit IndustrySummit.com to view the full agenda. Dealership personnel including executives, owners, finance directors and general managers are encouraged to apply. 

More Industry

red Toyota logo on front of white dealership
Industryby Lauren LawrenceSeptember 14, 2026

Toyota Tops Longevity List

Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Acura came out on top in iSeeCars’ latest longest-lasting car brand study, all eclipsing the overall average chance of reaching 250,000 miles.

Read More →
two men in Army uniforms looking under the hood of a car
Industryby Lauren LawrenceSeptember 10, 2026

From Military Service to Service Bay

Shifting Gears aims to alleviate the strain caused by the auto industry’s technician shortage while easing the sometimes jarring transition that veterans face after leaving the Army.

Read More →
Silver car driving down road with graphic that says “Europe Plugs In”
Showroomby Lauren LawrenceSeptember 9, 2026

European EV Sales Skyrocket

The EV market on the continent held strong in July with almost 25% of new-car sales being fully electric units, a stark contrast to the U.S., where EV sales declined about 42%.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo of three Ford mobile service vans parked in lot with a technician standing at the back of each
Industryby Hannah MitchellSeptember 1, 2026

Service on Wheels

More auto dealerships are offering mobile servicing for today’s convenience-minded consumers to boost business and stand out from competition, though it may not fit every store.

Read More →
Front of black car with headlights on.
IndustryAugust 31, 2026

Luxury Auto Group Sells San Diego Stores

A major U.S. luxury automotive group, O’Gara Coach, sold its rooftops in La Jolla, a coastal neighborhood in San Diego, Calif.

Read More →
Drone flying in front of blurry background.
Industryby Lauren LawrenceAugust 26, 2026

Parts Delivery Takes Flight

A Detroit auto group has launched an autonomous parts-delivery program using drone technology, thanks to a grant from Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility Activation Fund.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Mechanic holding a vehicle diagnostic device while standing above an open car hood
Industryby Hannah MitchellAugust 24, 2026

Recalled Vehicles Hit 5-Year High

Though the number of events has fallen so far this year, impacted units are up significantly. Meanwhile, regulators consider consumer notification changes.

Read More →
public electric vehicle charging station with one charger and two parking spots
Industryby Lauren LawrenceAugust 24, 2026

NY Advances Charging Infrastructure

Public EV charging in New York is getting a boost with a new program designed to help public entities cut purchase and installation costs of Level 2 charging stations.

Read More →
Cars from the rear on a Shanghai freeway
Industryby Hannah MitchellAugust 19, 2026

China as Pacesetter

Automotive leaders huddled on where North America stands in the global picture and how it can strengthen its position against the Asian juggernaut’s surging industry.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
man performing maintenance under a car
Industryby Lauren LawrenceAugust 19, 2026

Find Efficiency in Fixed Ops

A new report shows how service departments can maximize their profitability through efficiency, productivity and the right tools in technicians' hands.

Read More →