Some of UK motor retail's best known tech experts are busy preparing to help dealers visiting Automotive Management Live 2024 to find efficiencies while keeping customers happy.
The event for car dealers, held on November 13 at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, is a combination of an exhibition and a conference, and its seminar content will feature over 30 speakers and features in four dedicated Digital & Technology, Sales, Aftersales and Strategy theatres.
Among the tech and digital experts already secured for the day are Johan Sundstrand, chief executive of Phyron; Sophie Birshan (pictured), head of industry for automotive at Google; Andy Whitehair, chief executive of Autofinity; Charlotte Murray, commercial director of Marketing Delivery; Ian Plummer, commercial director of Auto Trader; Tony Patterson, managing director of Concentrix; Jennifer Wilson of Auto Trader; Matthew Simpkins, UK & EMEA regional vice president and automotive advisor of Salesforce; Graham Stokes, sales vice president UK &I at Keyloop; and Jeremy Evans, chief executive of Marketing Delivery.
Motor retailers who visit Automotive Management Live 2024 will have a chance to meet with 80+ diverse industry suppliers who will showcase their latest product offering and put forward new innovations to help plan for a changing retail environment.
"It's really important to come and see what new products and services the industry is bringing, but also to catch up with others in the industry. We're coming up with new ideas to bring businesses forward," said Peter Toop, commercial director at AM100 dealer group Vindis, which holds franchises including Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Seat and Skoda.
Reasons to attend Automotive Management Live 2024
- Take key tips and tricks back to your business
- Join in the debate on the biggest topics in the industry like omnichannel retailing, FCA regulation, used electric vehicle sales, leadership training, systems automation, sustainability and more
- Connect with new and innovative suppliers
- Refine and solidify your 2-3 year strategy
- Learn the latest digital techniques and skills
- Network with motor retail peers, manufacturer and supplier partners
The UK's leading event for motor retailers returns in 2025.
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Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Video: highlights from the 2024 show
Virtual tour (from Auto View Point)
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An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
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