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
Kyle Morissette
Fixed Operations Director, Werner Automotive
Louis Wilkerson
BDC Director, Holler-Classic Automotive Group
Malcolm Heath
Founder, DSRPTV Solutions
Jon Vandersteeg
Senior Sales Manager, Toma
Matt Copley
Co-Founder, HRIZN, Inc.
McKenna Valley
CEO & Co-Founder, SparkServ
Michael Schmickle
Fixed Operations Director, San Marcos CDJR
Morgan Steenhoek
Guest Experience Manager, Greg Young Auto Group
Michael Wong
Co-Founder, Autoace.ai
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
Steve Greenfield
General Partner, Automotive Ventures
Stephan Gronberg
General Manager, Audi of Jacksonville
Tim Hayden
CEO, BrainTrust Partners
Todd Smith
CEO, QoreAI
Troy Blackwell
Executive Vice President, Automotive Business Development, Spiffy
Will Long
SEO & Content Creation Specialist, Modern Automotive
William Playford
Co-Founder & COO Auto Agentic: Human Driven AI
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.