The annual Women in Automotive Conference returns - LIVE! - at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel on June 22-24, 2023. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this special automotive community dedicated to helping women in the industry navigate their individual lives and careers.

RECHARGE! as you network, share and learn at this important industry event designed to support, empower and develop women in the industry. Topics include: 

• The (Female) Customer Journey
• Paths to Promotion
• Personal Growth and Development
• Recharging Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Allyship.

Join the more than 300 professionals from across the country that are expected to attend. Register today!

AGENDA AND PRESENTERS: (Confirmed to date - final agenda and times are subject to change): 

Thursday, June 22, 2023

10:00am Mentoring Panel and Speed Mentoring Session (optional/space is limited)

                 Headshot station open until 6:00pm

12:00pm Networking buffet lunch

1:00pm Welcome and introductions 

Eliana Raggio, CMO, Dealer eProcess / WIA Board

1:10pm Opening Keynote Presentation

Katie Mares, Brand Experience Expert I TITLE: A Message for the Ladies (and Gentlemen)

1:50pm Panel

• Danielle Cumbee, Director of Sales Integration, Spectrum Automotive Holdings
• Gina Dewar, Group Vice President of Human Resources, Spectrum Automotive Holdings
• Brandie Linfante, Chief Marketing Officer, Spectrum Automotive Holdings
• Bobbie Herron, Founder & CEO, The Bees Knees Automotive Agency (MODERATOR)

       TITLE: Investing in Women: Empowering Careers & Accelerating Sales

2:35pm Break

2:45pm Track Sessions

• Paths to Promotion
  • Brooke Furniss, Founder/President, BZ Consultants I TITLE: Fuel Your Career: Empowering Women to Take Charge and Drive Success in the Automotive Industry
• Personal Growth & Development
  • Fleming Ford, President, Culture Ignited I TITLE: How to be a REAL Success
• The (Female) Customer Journey
  • Kirsten Von Busch, Director, Product Marketing, Experian Automotive I TITLE: It's Electrifying! Key Insights Into the EV Market
• Recharged Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship
  • Kathleen Long, Chief Revenue Officer, RepairPal I TITLE: From The Start: Making the Most of Your WIA Experience

3:35pm Break

3:45pm Track Sessions

• Paths to Promotion
  • Bri Newman, Vice President, HR4 I TITLE: Develop Great Teams Across the Multi-Generational Workforce
• Personal Growth & Development
  • Dr. Martha Rader, Principal, Rader Leadership I TITLE: Growing and Succeeding by Understanding Your Personality Traits
• The (Female) Customer Journey
  • Maria Espinoza, Director of Inside Sales, Dealer eProcess I TITLE: She's in the Driver's Seat: How Improving the Customer Experience for Female Car Buyers Drives Sales and Builds Brand Loyalty
• Recharged Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship
  • Paige Goodwin, Director, Digital Retailing, Group 1 Automotive I TITLE: tbd

4:35pm Conclusion

               Off site reception

Friday, June 23, 2023

7:00am Yoga with Katie Mares (optional)

8:00am Continental breakfast and networking
               Headshot Station Open (until 5:30pm)

9:30am Welcome and introductions

Eliana Raggio, CMO, Dealer eProcess / WIA Board

9:45am Opening Keynote Presentation

Carrie Pasch, Partner, Pasch Group I TITLE: Being Teachable

10:30am Sponsorship Award

10:45am Break

10:55am Workshop

Laura Murphy, Senior Automotive Specialist, Google I TITLE: I AM REMARKABLE

12:30pm Lunch

1:45pm DEI Panel 

• Tia Battle, General Manager, Central Region, Hyundai Motor America
• Arabah Woodberry, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Sandy Zannino, Founder/CEO, Innovative Auto HR (MODERATOR)               

2:30pm Break

2:40pm Track Sessions 

• Paths to Promotion
  • Audrey McKinley, President and Founder, Auto Network Consulting Inc. I TITLE: To B or Not To B: Learn How to Become & Belong
• Personal Growth & Development
  • Robin Wilson, CEO and Founder, SCP Agency and Epic BDC I TITLE: Attract Abundance
• The (Female) Customer Journey
  • Alexandra Issacharoff, Director of BDC Operations, McKenna Cars I TITLE: Tba
• Recharged Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship
  • Melissa Cartagena, Senior Director – Digital Advertising, AutoNation I TITLE: Tba

3:30pm Break

3:40pm Track Sessions 

• Paths to Promotion
  • Megan Mahon, Vice President, Sales & Business Development, Remarketing+ I TITLE: Car Chick Confessionals
• Personal Growth & Development
  • Lisa Gener, Chief Strategy Officer, Dealer Alchemist I TITLE: Strength in Softness and Female Leadership
• The (Female) Customer Journey
  • TBA
• Recharged Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship
  • TBA

4:30 Break

4:40pm Sponsor Pitch Session

5:00pm Networking Reception

6:00pm Conclusion

Saturday, June 24, 2023

7:00am Yoga with Katie Mares

8:00am Continental breakfast and networking
              Headshot station open (until noon)

9:15am Welcome and introductions

9:25am Opening Keynote Presentation

Judy Farcus Serra, CFO, Headquarter Auto Group I TITLE: From C to C (Cashier to C-Suite)

10:10am Workshop

Rochelle Morton, Director, Damsel in Defense I TITLE: Situational Awareness

11:30am Break

11:40am Breakout Tracks

• Paths to Promotion
  • Heather Pridemore, Founder and Coach, Pridemore Coaching I TITLE: Rising to the Spotlight: Transforming Invisible Talent into Career Success
• Personal Growth & Development
  • Dara Koenig, Founder, Changing Your Conversation I TITLE: Who Do You Think You Are?
• The (Female) Customer Journey
  • Cassidy Spring, Director of Business Intelligence & Data Science, Dealer World I TITLE: Understanding the Female Automotive Audience
• Recharged Relationships: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship
  • Andrea Schliessman, Head of Talent and Content Strategy, The RockED Company Inc I TITLE: Fueling Success: Why Mentors and Sponsors are Crucial for Women in the Automotive Industry

12:30pm Break

12:40pm Closing Keynote Presentation

Jodee O’Brien, Senior Partner, ActionCOACH and Andy O’Brien, Global Senior Partner, ActionCOACH I TITLE: Cut the Crap - Leading Through Your Authentic Self

1:25pm Awards/Prize Drawings and Closing remarks

1:30pm Conclusion

REGISTRATION: 

Early bird (through May 8 - save $100)): $599 

ACCOMMODATIONS:   

Special Women In Automotive rate for attendees:

The Dallas Renaissance Hotel is offering a special Women In Automotive Conference rate of $189. The rate is per night and exclusive of state and local taxes.

Rates are in effect through Wednesday, May 31, 2023 or until the block is sold out.

Please click here to make your hotel reservation online.