

About the Summit
Closing the Gap Between Innovation and the Showroom Floor
The Automotive AI Summit is a digital event and ongoing platform dedicated to showcasing real AI solutions for real dealership problems. From service and sales to marketing and operations: this is where automotive decision-makers meet AI innovators.
Free registration makes this event accessible to every dealership team member, no matter their title.
Live on July 22—and available on-demand, year-round.
Curated speaker sessions, company showcases, and exclusive interviews with the dealers using AI in the field.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible
SuperIntelligence Sponsors

Premier Cognitive Sponsors





Neural Sponsors



Free, Focused, Real-World AI.
The Automotive AI Summit was created for dealership professionals who want clarity—not hype—around what AI can actually do in the retail auto space.
Whether you're an owner, GM, service director, marketing lead, or part of a growing BDC team, this event is built to give you direct access to the tools, conversations, and companies shaping the future of the industry.
Speakers

Connor Finnegan
Chief of Product & Strategy, Spiffy

David Shoemaker
GM Patriot Subaru of Saco

Derek Simonds
EVP Automotive, Numa

Dr Jon Finn
Tougher Minds® Founder, Human-AI Performance Psychology

Elizabeth Pedraza
Director of Multicultural, Pinnacle Advertising; President, CIMA Advertising

Gary LaDue
CMO, Modern Automotive

Jacob Rostollan
President, Pinnacle Advertising; CMO, CIMA Advertising

James Eisenberger
Founder & CEO, Pinpoint

Jon Vandersteeg
Senior Sales Manager, Toma

Kyle Morissette
Fixed Operations Director, Werner Automotive

Louis Wilkerson
BDC Director, Holler-Classic Automotive Group

Malcolm Heath
Founder, DSRPTV Solutions

Matt Copley
Co-Founder, HRIZN, Inc.

McKenna Valley
CEO & Co-Founder, SparkServ

Michael Schmickle
Fixed Operations Director, San Marcos CDJR

Michael Wong
Co-Founder, Autoace.ai

Morgan Steenhoek
Guest Experience Manager, Greg Young Auto Group

Nolan Armpriester
Director of Operations, Manderbach Ford

Omer Bar-Joseph
CRO, UVeye

Richard Lupo
Fixed Operations Director, Apple Tree Honda

Sharon Gai
AI Keynote Speaker & Author

Stephan Gronberg
General Manager, Audi of Jacksonville

Steve Greenfield
General Partner, Automotive Ventures

Tim Hayden
CEO, BrainTrust Partners

Todd Smith
CEO, QoreAI

Troy Blackwell
Executive Vice President, Automotive Business Development, Spiffy

William Playford
Co-Founder & COO Auto Agentic: Human Driven AI

Will Long
SEO & Content Creation Specialist, Modern Automotive

Robert Migliaccio
Service Director, Carter Myers Automotive Group

Chris Vazquez
Founding Marketing Director, Toma

Dave Foy
Founder, DigitalPilot
Become a Sponsor
Be the Reason Dealers Believe in AI
The Automotive AI Summit isn't just a one-day event—it's a strategic launchpad for long-term visibility and engagement with automotive retail decision-makers.
- A professionally curated AI Solutions Directory, designed specifically for dealership teams exploring new technologies
- Thought leadership content produced by Dealer Marketing Magazine, including interviews, spotlights, and authentic customer stories
- A multi-channel content campaign across DMM's web, video, social, and newsletter platforms: amplifying your reach before, during, and after the event
- A lasting presence in our digital Content Library, where your sessions and materials remain accessible year-round to dealers and collaborators
- A professionally curated AI Solutions Directory, designed specifically for dealership teams exploring new technologies
- Thought leadership content produced by Dealer Marketing Magazine, including interviews, spotlights, and authentic customer stories
- A multi-channel content campaign across DMM's web, video, social, and newsletter platforms: amplifying your reach before, during, and after the event
- A lasting presence in our digital Content Library, where your sessions and materials remain accessible year-round to dealers and collaborators

The Production Details
Technology & Platform
The Automotive AI Summit is designed as a seamless, digital-first experience—crafted for accessibility, professionalism, and long-term value.
Event & Interview Hosting
All sessions are professionally recorded and produced, with high-definition video and audio quality.
Asynchronous Access
Content is designed to be consumed live or on-demand, providing flexibility for dealerships and extended exposure for sponsors.
Multi-Channel Distribution
All content is distributed through Dealer Marketing Magazine's platform, social media, YouTube, and podcast channels.