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2019 National Dealer
                   Convention & Expo

          2020 + Beyond
                              A vision for car retailers

9 - 11 SEPTEMBER 2019
MELBOURNE CONVENTION
AND EXHIBITION CENTRE                            aadaconvention.com.au
AADA 2019 National Dealer Convention & Expo
“The  AADA Convention provides dealers
 a significant business program that
    meets today’s challenges, I highly
    recommend attending.
                            ”                                                                          2020 + Beyond
    — John Conomos AO,
       Director, Servco Australia                                                                      A vision for car retailers

                                                                                                       Our industry is changing rapidly, and as car retailers, we need to be
                                                                                                       up with that change, if not in front of it. We can have confidence in
                                                                                                       the franchise model but we must understand that other factors are
                                                                                                       changing, including consumer behavior and how they engage with us.

                                                                                                       Dealerships today have two front doors: the conventional one opening
                                                                                                       out onto the street, and the online one through which so many potential
                                                                                                       customers now enter. Improving our engagement at this juncture will
                                                                                                       be a focus of this year’s Convention.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Host
                                                                                                                                                                                 Anjali Rao
                                                                                                       Automotive retailers are massive contributors to the national economy.
                                                                                                       We create $57 billion in turnover per year, and collect more than $2      Award winning international
                                                                                                       billion in taxes. Our relationship with government, and strengthening     journalist and chat show host
                                                                                                       our ongoing partnership with the manufacturers, with whom our             Anjali Rao returns after she was
                                                                                                       futures are inextricably linked, are keys to our future prosperity.       extremely well received at the
                                                                                                                                                                                 2018 Convention. The former
                                                                                                                                                                                 Sky News and CNN reporter and
                                                                                                       There is so much happening around our industry: the Franchise Code        anchor charmed all and sundry
“   Never has there been a more important time
    to focus on the key fundamentals of our
                                                                                                       and the requirement for a mandatory Automotive Code, the need for
                                                                                                       gender diversity, succession planning, changes to F&I departments,
                                                                                                                                                                                 with her eloquence, affability,
                                                                                                                                                                                 and professionalism.
    business. The AADA Convention provides                                                             return on investment and used cars. 2020 + Beyond is almost upon us.
    insight into the very best ways to drive                                                           The future is now, which is why you cannot afford to miss arguably the
    profitability into every aspect of a dealership
    operation, every dealer in the country can
                                                      “ The AADA Convention is a world class event
                                                        and the Expo & Convention program gives the
                                                                                                       most important AADA National Dealer Convention & Expo yet.

    benefit from the AADA Convention.
                                         ”              retail automotive industry an abundance of

    — Warren von Bibra, Executive Chairman,                                                       ”
                                                        solutions that will add to your bottom line.

       von Bibra Motor Group                            — Peter Welch, President, NADA

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With thanks to our sponsors                                  AADA 2019 National Dealer Convention & Expo

Convention Sponsors                                          From the Chairman & CEO

AADA is indebted to our loyal group                                                                AADA has come a long way in the past six years, and we aim to go
of generous sponsors, without whom      Principal sponsors                                         even further as we approach the next decade. Speaking with a unified
this important event simply would                                                                  voice has led to many successes for the retail automotive industry,
not be possible. We thank them                                                                     and the influence we as a group now wield in the corridors of power is
for their ongoing support and look                                                                 a tribute to the hard work and dedication of your AADA secretariat.
forward to continuing to grow our
relationships into 2020 + Beyond.                                                                  As always, the AADA 2019 National Dealer Convention & Expo is the
                                                                                                   most significant event of our year. It is a time when car retailers from
                                                                Terry Keating                      all over the country come together to discuss the issues confronting
Supporting Associations                 Platinum sponsors                                          us, and learn how to improve ourselves and our businesses from the
                                                                AADA Chairman
                                                                                                   best minds and leaders. I look forward to catching up with as many of
                                                                                                   you as possible in September.

                                                                                                   Terry Keating

                                                                                                   It is always a challenge putting together a program for an event of
                                                                                                   the scale and ambition of an AADA National Dealer Convention &
                                                                                                   Expo, but our team has once again delivered the goods.

                                        Gold sponsors                                              Our panel sessions and workshops are tailored to address the issues
                                                                                                   facing modern car retailers, from gender diversity, to F&I operations,
                                                                                                   return on investment, and the crucial development of a mandatory
                                                                                                   Automotive Code and what that means for you as franchisees. It’s a
Supporting International Associations                           James Voortman                     top quality program that we are extremely proud of and believe
                                                                AADA CEO                           you can benefit from enormously, so I really do hope to see you all in
                                                                                                   Melbourne in September.

                                                                                                   James Voortman

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Contents
    AADA 2019 National Dealer Convention & Expo     Tickets

    Theme & Host
    From the Chairman & CEO
                                           P 03
                                           P 05
                                                  “ The AADA Convention is a world class
                                                    event, it gives international attendees an
                                                     insight on the Australian market, and it is
    Open Day - Monday                                an event you would not want to miss.
                                                                                           ”
    Expo Open Day Event                    P 08      — Shen Jinjun,
    Sales Team Event                       P 09         Chairman, China Automobile
                                                        Dealers Association
    Day 01 - Tuesday
    AADA Auto-IT Opening Breakfast         P 10
    AADA General Session                   P 12
    AADA Keynote Session                   P 15
    AADA Business Workshops (Tues & Wed)   P 16
                                                  “ The AADA Convention is Australia’s must
                                                    attend auto industry event. Attending this
    Day 02 - Wednesday                               event will improve your operations and
    AADA MotorOne Breakfast
    AADA Carsales Luncheon
                                           P 18
                                           P 20
                                                     pay significant dividends.
                                                                               ”
                                                     —D
                                                       avid Martin,
    AADA Special Presentations             P 22
                                                      International Trainer, Markee Group

    General Information
    Schedule                               P 24
    2019 Ticketing & Hotel Information     P 26
    Contacts                               P 27

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Expo Open Day Event                                                                                                 Sales Team Event                                                            Sales Team
                                                                                                                                                                                                Event Pricing

                                                                                                                                                                                                1 Person
                                                                                                                                                                                                $99 (inc GST.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Team of 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                $790 (inc GST.)
                                                                                                                    Influencing customers today, in 2020 + Beyond                               Date
                                                                                                                    Simon Bowkett
                                                                                                                    Director, Symco Training                                                    Mon 9 September 2019
                                                                                                                    Is your sales team ready for 2020 + Beyond?                                 Time

                                                                                                                    Today’s car consumer averages 16 hours 42 minutes of research               7:00pm - 8:30pm
In an exciting new initiative, AADA is introducing a                                                                before they contact a dealership. They often know more about the
free Expo Open Day to more fully share the knowledge,                                                               car they intend to purchase than the average salesperson. Tired             Please register at
technology and products developed to drive success in                     How to register                           sales scripts don’t work with educated customers.                           aadaconvention.com.au
the modern automotive dealership.
                                                                          The Expo Open Day is a free event,        Everyone knows that digital disruption is challenging the sales process
Dealers, managers, staff, allied industry professionals,                  but attendees are required to register.   further reducing margins and dehumanising the buying process posing
and anyone else associated with the retail automotive                     To do so, visit the website:              a real threat to dealerships. This Sales Team Event will enlighten and
industry are sure to take plenty from this free opportunity               aadaconvention.com.au                     educate with immediate results.
to visit the 2019 Expo.
                                                                          Date
                                                                                                                    Simon Bowkett will take your team through the process of essential
The Expo is always the hub of activity at any AADA                        Mon 9 September 2019                      sales fundamentals. These fundamentals work because dealers still           Proudly supported by
Convention, with the displays, demonstrations and                                                                   need well-trained, motivated humans in the process. He will show
explanations of new and innovative products, services                     Time                                      your team how to engage today’s car consumers effectively.
and technology, specifically designed to improve
the operations and bottom line of dealerships and                         1:30pm - 7:30pm                           In this high energy, entertaining sales workshop Simon Bowkett will
their various departments. Be sure to register to take                                                              take your team on a journey that will deliver the essential tools a
advantage of this fantastic opportunity.                                                                            modern sales person needs to prosper in 2020 + Beyond.

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AADA Auto-IT
Opening Breakfast
Tuesday 10 September 7:00am

The AADA Auto-IT Opening Breakfast is the traditional AADA Convention
opener. It is the first gathering of delegates, when we come together
and focus on the agenda for the days ahead. AADA and Auto-IT strive to
present informative and entertaining speakers, and this year we have two.

The Hon. Adem Somyurek MLC is the Victorian Minister for Local
Government & Small Business. A Member of Parliament since 2002,
the Turkish-born 51-year-old has previously held the role of Minister
for Small Business, Innovation and Trade.
                                                                                           Guest                                Guest
                                                                                           The Hon. Adem Somyurek MLC           Sir Murray Rivers (Bryan Dawe)
Sir Murray Rivers QC is the creation of one of Australia’s greatest-ever
political satirists, Bryan Dawe. Known for his long-time collaboration with                The Hon. Adem Somyurek MLC           Bryan Dawe is known for his
the late, great, John Clarke, Bryan is one of the sharpest, most respected                 holds a Master of Arts in Policy     extensive work on A Current
and admired comedic minds in Australia.                                                    and Politics, a Bachelor of Arts     Affair and The 7:30 Report and
                                                                                           in Politics and Sociology and an     is a highly awarded Australian
                                                                                           Associate Diploma in Business        writer, actor, comedian and
With Sir Murray Rivers QC, he provides a hilariously clever, insightful,                   Studies (Accounting). In his third   political satirist and a songwriter,
slice of political wit so politically incorrect it will annoy or satisfy in equal          term in Parliament, (2010–2014)      photographer and social activist.
measure. No one of either political persuasion escapes unscathed. This is                  he was promoted into the Shadow      For the past seven years Dawe
political satire the way only Bryan – er, Sir Murray – can deliver.                        Ministry of the Daniel Andrews-led   has been Chair of ‘Common
                                                                                           Labor opposition. Upon election to   Fate’, a not for profit organisation
                                                                                           his fourth term (2014–2018) and      supporting the reconciliation work
The man who has delivered speeches such as Looking back to the                             the election of the Labor Party in   of Aboriginal leaders Pat Dodson
future - Looking forward to the past is the perfect appetite whetter                       Victoria, Mr Somyurek was sworn      and Paul Briggs. He is a long-
for our 2020 + Beyond theme.                                                               in as Minister for Small Business,   time supporter of the fight for a
                                                                                           Innovation and Trade.                Palestine homeland.
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AADA General Session                                                                                                                    INDUSTRY PANEL - The Franchise Code
                                                                                                                                        and what it means for Franchised Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                    INDUSTRY PANEL -
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Gender Diversity in Dealerships
Tuesday 10 September 9:30am
                                                                                                                                        AADA long pushed for an industry-specific Automotive        Women make up more than 50 percent of the population.
                                                                                                                                        Code, and had a win last year when both the Federal         Statistics show they play a leading role in 85 percent of
                                                                                                                                        Government and Opposition agreed to introduce one.          vehicle purchases. Yet rarely is that reflected in dealership
                                                                                                                                        This is crucial for our industry as we seek to strengthen   personnel. This panel will discuss the importance of
The AADA General Session is the                                                                                                         the relationship between dealer and manufacturer into       gender diversity in the workforce, and how to achieve it.
cornerstone of any AADA Convention.                                                                                                     the future. This panel will examine the ramifications.
It is where we deliver the report
card on how and what the AADA has
achieved over the past 12 months,
where it stands today, and where it
is aiming in the future. It is a policy
and position statement on the issues
we are facing, and how we plan to
                                            AADA Opening Statement                        Disruption: Revolution or Evolution
tackle them.
                                            James Voortman                                Andy Koblenz                                    David Blackhall               Maria Townsend                Andrea Culligan               Rebecca Frizelle
                                            AADA CEO                                      EVP Legal & Regulatory Affairs,                 Panel Host                    HWL Ebsworth Lawyers          Panel Host                    Frizelle Sunshine Automotive
Leaders of our industry from AADA,
                                                                                          & General Counsel, NADA
as well as invited guests, present their
                                            Throughout the last year the AADA                                                             David Blackhall has been at                                 Andrea is a highly
take on the current state of play, and
                                            have represented Australia’s franchised       With the rise of ride-sharing, subscription     the forefront of the push                                   awarded businesswoman,
outline their strategies for building for
                                            new car dealers in numerous industry,         models, and the approach of autonomous          for a Retail Automotive                                     entrepreneur and mentor.
the future.                                 government and regulatory inquiries.          vehicles, where does the car as we know it      Code. David’s passionate                                    She has built multi-million
                                                                                          fit in the world today and into the future?     belief in the need for such                                 dollar businesses, both in
This year we have compiled a program        Submissions on behalf of AADA                                                                 a code was vital in winning                                 Australia and abroad, after
of industry panels, filled with experts     include effects of the Banking Royal          Andy Koblenz will present the results of        politicians to the cause.                                   beginning her working life
and leaders in their fields, to discuss     Commission and its impact on the point of     research commissioned by NADA into                                            Andy Koblenz                  in her father’s dealership.   Stefanee Lovett
the key questions and main challenges       sale exemption status, add on insurance       the attitudes of various demographic                                          NADA                                                        Mercurius Consulting
that will end up confronting the retail     changes, pre budget submissions on            groups towards the personal vehicle,
automotive industry as we head into         LCT and tariff removals, data sharing         including how they currently use the car,
2020 + Beyond.                              and ongoing work on the development           and how they plan to in the future.
                                            of an industry franchise code through
                                            a regulatory impact statement and             The research showed disruptors have
                                            participation in the parliamentary inquiry.   a long way to go before replacing the
                                                                                          traditional model of car ownership.
                                            James Voortman will report to the AADA        Mr Koblenz will speak about disruption,
                                            members the secretariat’s initiatives on      sharing his belief that the traditional
Proudly supported by                                                                                                                      Evan Stents                   James Sturgess                Edwina Gilbert                Raelene Murphy
                                            these advocacy matters including policy       model of automotive dealerships has a           HWL Ebsworth Lawyers          Macpherson Kelley             Phil Gilbert Motor Group      Stillwell Motor Group
                                            challenges that 2020 + Beyond will bring.     fair way to go before being replaced.

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                                                                                            AADA Keynote Session
                                                                                            Tuesday 10 September 3:30pm

                                                                                            Chairman’s Address                                                    Keynote Address
                                                                                            Terry Keating                                                         Mark Cameron
                                                                                            AADA Chairman                                                         Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Australia

                                                                                            Now into his fourth year as AADA Chairman, Terry Keating is as        Mark Cameron took on the role of leading the iconic British
                                                                                            passionate as ever about the future of the retail automotive trade.   company in Australia in July 2018. He began his automotive career
                                                                                                                                                                  with Ford in Glasgow, where he spent nearly 11 years in various

     Join us at the                                                                         His annual Chairman’s Address is a ‘state of the nation’ speech
                                                                                            outlining his perspective on the health of our industry, and its
                                                                                                                                                                  positions, including Sponsorship & Events Manager, and Sales
                                                                                                                                                                  & Marketing Manager.

     Pentana Solutions                                                                      prospects going forward. After four decades as a dealer himself,
                                                                                            he understands the desires and concerns of the modern car             He spent three years as Marketing Manager of Mazda Motor

     Expo Luncheon                                                                          seller as well as anyone.                                             Company UK, and another three years as Sales Director, before
                                                                                                                                                                  moving to Jaguar Land Rover as Brand Experience Director,
                                                                                            Terry is a strong industry advocate, having served as a President     Global Marketing.
     Tuesday 10 September 12:30pm
                                                                                            of MTA-NSW and Director of the MTAA. Terry was a dealer in
     A highlight of the AADA National Dealer                                                Tamworth for 40 years, Chair of the Ford National Dealer Council      When he took up the role, Mr Cameron stated, “My focus will
     Convention & Expo every year is the                                                    2000 to 2007 and Chairman of the BMW National Dealer                  be on exciting our customers through world class products
     Pentana Solutions Expo Luncheon,                                                       Council in 1998 and 1999.                                             and services and providing a stable and profitable long-term
     which follows the AADA General                                                                                                                               business for our partners.”
     Session on Tuesday.

     Proudly supported by
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AADA Business Workshops
Tuesday 10 September & Wednesday 11 September

                                        Do you build towards a                   Connecting a multi                      What are customers                Driving F&I excellence            Create a winning                   How employee turnover
                                        succession plan for the next             generational workforce                  really seeing before they         in 2020                           digital platform                   is killing your profit
                                        generation or do you sell now?           Lisa Fogarty & Kelly McAuliffe          get to your showroom?             Ann Cawkwell &                    Chris Smith                        Laura Pestell &
                                        Mark Westcott                                                                    Richard Dicello                   Ian McLean                                                           Jeremy Fultheim
                                                                                 Managing the future means                                                                                   Learn how to use your own
                                        This interactive presentation will       influencing it – to do that we          This session will identify key    Pre-purchase, purchase            first-party website data,          Retention is vital to dealership
                                        challenge you to consider your three-    must understand our workforce.          areas that matter most to         and post-purchase are key         inventory, and employ digital      profitability. Understand
                                        year business vision. A structured       Understand how to attract, engage       Australian car purchasers -       areas of F&I. Assess yourself     marketing to create a digital      the critical areas of talent
                                        question session to look at the          and connect a diverse workforce,        before, during and after a sale   against best practice, consider   platform that will convert         management, employee
                                        dangers, opportunities and current       and the importance of connection        - and how to align consumer       process enhancements and          more buyers.                       retention and learn best
                                        strengths for both outcomes.             in an intergenerational workforce.      and dealer priorities.            identify strategies for 2020.                                        practice for future success.

                                        Service:                                 Used cars: Structuring your             Removing friction:                Maximising your                   The evolution of                   Time value of money
                                        The missing millions                     dealership to effectively meet          Becoming a consumer-              fixed operations sales            mobility: Global trends            for used cars
                                        John Startari                            today’s consumer needs                  centric dealership                & systems                         and what it means for              Rohan Meyer
                                                                                 Ren Blanning                            Ted Bergeron, Paul Balbo          Scott Stein                       Australian dealers
                                        The service department is now                                                    & Joe Perkins                                                       Mathew McAuley                     Time is the critical factor
                                        more important than ever for dealer      Profitability in 2019 – evolving from                                     With new car sales margins                                           in the success of the used
                                        profitability and viability. As front-   the outcome focussed, lagging           99 percent of consumers           so tight, maximising revenue      Learn the key areas of mobility,   vehicle department – time
                                        end volumes stay flat and margins        indicator retailing of yesterday, to    decide what car they’ll buy       in fixed operations plays a       including consumer attitudes       to prepare for sale, time to
                                        continue to decline, it’s time to        activity centric management to meet     before entering a dealership.     massive role in profitability.    to alternative ownership and       market, sell and deliver
                                        maximise back end potential.             the needs of today’s consumer.          But will they buy it from you?    Learn from one of the best.       autonomous vehicles.               the vehicle.

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                                                             AADA MotorOne
                                                             Breakfast
                                                             Wednesday 11 September 7:00am

                                                             Adelaide anaesthetist Dr Richard Harris SC OAM was enjoying
                                                             a holiday in June last year when he heard the news that the
                                                             boys’ ‘Wild Boars’ football team was trapped deep in the
                                                             Tham Luangcave.

                                                             He immediately abandoned his holiday and rushed to assist.
                                                             He entered the cave to assess the boys’ health and stayed with
                                                             them for three days, earning worldwide praise for his courage
                                                             and self-sacrifice.
                                                                                                                              Guest
                                                                                                                              Dr Richard Harris SC OAM
                                                             Dr Harris, who is internationally renowned for his cave rescue
                                                             expertise, was specifically identified by British divers and     The Adelaide anaesthetist’s role
                                                             requested by the highest levels of the Thai government to join   in the rescue earned him joint
                                                             the rescue. He calmed and comforted the children, prioritised    Australian of the Year honours,
                                                             their order of evacuation according to health status and was     alongside fellow rescuer Dr Craig
                                                             one of the last people out of the cave.                          Challen. A cave diver with over
                                                                                                                              30 years’ experience, he has also
                                                                                                                              worked on medical assistance
                                                             Don’t miss this remarkable story of heroism.                     teams in natural disasters in
                                                                                                                              the Pacific region and taken
                                                                                                                              part in Australian Aid missions
                                                                                                                              to Vanuatu.

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AADA Carsales
Luncheon
Wednesday 11 September 12:00pm

AADA welcomes the (Retired) Former Governor-General of the
Commonwealth of Australia, General The Honourable Sir Peter
Cosgrove AK, MC.

A man who has served his country through decades in the armed
services receiving the Military Cross in Vietnam in 1971 and rose
to prominence in 1999, when as Major General Cosgrove he served
as commander of the international force in East Timor during the
peacekeeping mission as part of the nation’s transition to independence.
                                                                                     Guest
                                                                                     General The Honourable
Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC was Australia’s Chief of Army from 2000
                                                                                     Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC
to 2002, then Chief of the Defence Force from 2002 to 2005, before
retiring as a full General. In 2006, he led the Queensland Government
taskforce of rebuilding communities damaged by Cyclone Larry in the                  In a military career spanning four
north of that state.                                                                 decades, General The Honourable
                                                                                     Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC is
He was named as Australia’s Governor-General in January 2014, and                    highly decorated, including the
was created a Knight of the Order of Australia on 28 March 2014, the                 Knight of the Order of Australia,
                                                                                     Military Cross, National Medal,
same day he was sworn in as Governor-General.                                        Centenary Medal, Member of the
                                                                                     Order of Australia, and Companion
Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC is one of the greatest living Australians.                 of the Order of Australia. He was
Universally respected and admired for his leadership and humanity,                   also awarded Australian of the Year
he will speak about his work and his country in an address that is                   in 2001, and has been honoured by
                                                                                     New Zealand, Tonga, and Timor-
sure to be wide-ranging, informative, educational and engrossing.                    Leste.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event.
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AADA Special Presentations
                                                                                                                               INDUSTRY PANEL - Dealership F&I: 2020 + Beyond                  INDUSTRY PANEL - ROI: 2020 + Beyond

                                                                                                                               F&I departments have been under siege for a few years,          Return on investment is what any business strives for,
Wednesday 11 September 2:30pm                                                                                                  with inquiries by ASIC and ACCC regulatory reviews to           but with dealership ROI falling to as low as 0.4 percent
                                                                                                                               these crucial income generators. Our panel consisting           in the second half of 2018, these are tough times.
                                                                                                                               of the leaders of two major finance companies and two           This expert panel will provide some real solutions you
                                                                                                                               major insurance companies will discuss the ramifications,       can start to put in place tomorrow to ensure a better
                                                                                                                               including potential changes to point of sale exemptions.        ROI in 2020 + Beyond.
The AADA Convention is the chance for us to address the issues facing our
industry, employing the best minds and leaders in their fields to tackle the
challenges we need to meet in order to prepare for the future.

Special guest Devin Daly, founder of SpinCar, will highlight what a valuable
and powerful tool a dealership website can be. He will explain why dealer
websites are not put to best use and how you can tailor yours to increase
enquiries, and ultimately, sales.                                                                                                Chris Mandile                     Michael Winter                Dale McCauley                 Graeme Stewart
                                                                                                                                 Panel Host                        Allianz Australia             Panel Host                    Gasmak Motor Group
We have assembled two engaging panels of experts in finance and insurance,       Automotive Shopper Engagement:
and return on investment, to discuss the current state, changes, and future      Lessons from eCommerce Leaders                  A Director of Deloitte Motor
                                                                                                                                 Industry Services, Chris has                                    Dale has over 17 years
prospects in these important areas.                                              Devin Daly
                                                                                                                                 worked extensively across                                       of retail motor industry
                                                                                 CEO SpinCar
                                                                                                                                 the automotive landscape                                        experience and is a partner
These sessions are essential viewing for dealers wanting to understand the                                                       as a senior executive. His                                      at Deloitte Motor Industry
challenges and opportunities in these crucial facets of dealership operations.   In a world where Netflix, Amazon, and           10 years with Honda, as                                         Services. He specialises
                                                                                 even Walmart.com provide consumers              Senior Manager Sales,                                           in consulting, training and
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                                                                                 with hyper-personalised experiences,            covered OEM branded                                             business advisory services
                                                                                 dealers are behind the curve. Often,                                              Malcolm Tilbrook
                                                                                                                                 finance and insurance.                                          to the motor industry in      Wade von Bibra
                                                                                 dealer websites provide the same static                                           Eric Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                 the Asia Pacific region.      von Bibra Motor Group
                                                                                 experience to consumers whether
                                                                                 they are a teenage driver or a retiree.
                                                                                 As we approach the third decade of
                                                                                 the twenty-first century, it is time to
                                                                                 understand dealerships have two front
                                                                                 doors: the traditional one opening onto
                                                                                 the street, and the virtual one that is the
                                                                                 first impression of your dealership for         John Chandler                     Peter Jones
                                                                                 the vast majority of consumers.                 Toyota Financial Services         Nissan Financial Services
                                                                                 Digital marketing and merchandising                                                                             Debbie Clark                  Mark Woelders
                                                                                 expert, Devin Daly, will show dealers                                                                           Nepean Motor Group            Motorama Group
                                                                                 how they can use their own first-party
                                                                                                                                                                Phil Waugh
                                                                                 website data to create personalised
                                                                                                                                                                St.George Bank
                                                                                 digital experiences that will convert
                                                                                                                                                                & Bank of Melbourne
                                                                                 more buyers.

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Open Day                           Monday 09 September                                                                     Day 02                 Wednesday 11 September

Time       Title                                             12:30PM    AADA Pentana Solutions Expo Luncheon               Time      Title                                             12:00PM    AADA Carsales Luncheon
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Guest: General The Honourable
1:30PM -   AADA Expo Open Day                                2:00PM     AADA Business Workshops (concurrent)               7:00AM    AADA MotorOne Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC
7:30PM                                                                                                                               Guest: Dr Richard Harris SC OAM
                                                                        Workshop 1 - Do you build towards a succession
7:00PM -   AADA Sales Team Event: Influencing                           plan for the next generation of dealer or do you                                                               2.30PM     AADA Special Presentations
                                                                                                                           9:00AM    AADA Business Workshops (concurrent)
8:30PM     customers today, in 2020 + Beyond                            sell now?                                                                                                                 Automotive Shopper Engagement:
           Speaker: Simon Bowkett                                       Speaker: Mark Westcott                                       Workshop 5 - Time value of money for used cars
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lessons from eCommerce Leaders
                                                                                                                                     Speaker: Rohan Meyer
7.30PM     AADA Expo Open Day Closes                                                                                                                                                              Speaker: Devin Daly, SpinCar
                                                                        Workshop 2 - Service: The missing millions
                                                                        Speaker: John Startari                                       Workshop 6 - Driving F&I excellence in 2020                  Industry Panel:
                                                                                                                                     Speakers: Ann Cawkwell & Ian McLean                          Dealership F&I: 2020 + Beyond

Day 01
                                                                        Workshop 3 - Connecting a multi generational                                                                              Host: Chris Mandile, Deloitte
                                                                        workforce                                                    Workshop 7 - Create a winning digital platform
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panel: John Chandler, Michael Winter,
                      Tuesday 10 September                              Speakers: Lisa Fogarty & Kelly McAuliffe                     using inventory, websites & digital advertising
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Peter Jones, Malcolm Tilbrook, Phil Waugh
                                                                                                                                     Speaker: Chris Smith
                                                                        Workshop 4 - Used cars: Structuring your
                                                                                                                                     Workshop 8 - What are customers really seeing                Industry Panel: ROI 2020 + Beyond
                                                                        dealership to effectively meet today’s
Time       Title                                                                                                                     before they get to your showroom?                            Host: Dale McCauley, Deloitte
                                                                        consumer needs
                                                                                                                                     Speaker: Richard Dicello                                     Panel: Graeme Stewart, Wade von Bibra,
7:00AM     AADA Auto-IT Opening Breakfast                               Speaker: Ren Blanning
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mark Woelders, Debbie Clark
           Guests: The Hon. Adem Somyurek MLC,                                                                             10:30AM   AADA Business Workshops (concurrent)
           Minister for Local Government & Small Business    3:30PM     AADA Keynote Session                                                                                                      AADA Closing Statement
           and Sir Murray Rivers (Bryan Dawe)                           Chairman's Address                                           Workshop 9 - How employee turnover is killing                Speaker: James Voortman, AADA CEO
                                                                        Speaker: Terry Keating, AADA Chairman                        your profit & how to break the cycle
9:30AM     AADA General Session                                                                                                      Speakers: Laura Pestell & Jeremy Fultheim         6:00PM     AADA Expo Closes
           AADA Opening Statement                                       Keynote Address
                                                                        Speaker: Mark Cameron, Managing Director,                    Workshop 10 - The evolution of mobility: Global
           Speaker: James Voortman, AADA CEO
                                                                        Jaguar Land Rover Australia                                  trends and what it means for Australian dealers
           Disruption: Revolution or Evolution                                                                                       Speaker: Mathew McAuley
           Speaker: Andy Koblenz, EVP Legal & Regulatory     5:00PM     AADA St.George Networking Event
           Affairs, & General Counsel, NADA                                                                                          Workshop 11 - Maximising your fixed operations
                                                             6:00PM     AADA Expo Closes                                             sales & systems
           Industry Panel: The Franchise Code and what                                                                               Speaker: Scott Stein
           it means for Franchised Dealers
           Host: David Blackhall, AADA                                                                                               Workshop 12 - Removing friction: Becoming a
           Panel: Evan Stents, Maria Townsend,                                                                                       consumer-centric dealership
           Andy Koblenz, James Sturgess                                                                                              Speakers: Ted Bergeron, Paul Balbo
                                                                                                                                     & Joe Perkins
           Industry Panel: Gender Diversity in Dealerships
           Host: Andrea Culligan, Deloitte
           Panel: Edwina Gilbert, Rebecca Frizelle,
           Stefanee Lovett, Raelene Murphy

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2020 + Beyond                                                                                  Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre                                       AADA 2019 National Dealer Convention & Expo                              Contacts

All you need to know about
AADA 2019 Convention & Expo
                                                                                                                                         CROWN METROPOL
                                                                                                                                         MELBOURNE
     Delegate Fees
                                                                                                                                         The Crown Metropol is part of the
     Expo Open Day#
                                                                                                                                         Crown Hotel Group and features an
     FREE                                                                                                                                unparalleled luxury hotel experience
                                                                                                                                         with modern and unmistakably
     Member Delegate Pass (Dealer)*                                                                                                      stylish accommodation.
     $795                                                                 Experience style and luxury accommodation in the heart of Melbourne’s
     Additional Member Delegate Pass                                      CBD in a Luxe Room. Leave the world behind in your 33sqm private
     (Dealer)^*                                                           sanctuary with heavenly beds and spacious work desk. The cleverly
     $495                                                                 designed bathroom carefully maximises your sense of space with an
                                                                          oversized shower, large vanity and privacy screen.
     Industry Delegate Pass*
     $1,195                                                               Room rate per night #
                                                                          	Please refer to website for full terms & conditions.
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     ~	Catered event bookings cannot be made on site and close
        12-noon 06/09/19. All prices inc GST.

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