At NADA Show 2021, the Main Stage will be the place for dynamic keynote speakers, insights from industry leaders and the announcement of the 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year. NADA leadership, industry speakers and other automotive business experts will lead dynamic discussions in general sessions each day of the Show.
Pre-Show Entertainment
Join us just before each main stage segment to hear from our hosts Maggie Clark and Madison Alexander on what’s coming up and important show updates each day.
Tuesday, February 9
11am-11:30am EST - Main Stage Opening General Session, featuring Rhett Ricart, NADA Chairman
sponsored by autofi
As 2020 NADA chairman, Rhett Ricart led dealers through a tumultuous year. Join him at the Main Stage as he recounts how dealers everywhere stepped up to unprecedented challenges to keep their communities safe, healthy and mobile, and helped drive and revive the U.S. economy.
Presenter: Rhett Ricart, 2020 NADA Chairman
3:30pm-4pm EST - Main Stage General Session, featuring the TIME Dealer of the Year Award
sponsored by Ally
After a year in which most dealers were hometown heroes, find out who will be named 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year, recognized for business excellence and community service. Since 1969, TIME has honored the very best in our business.
Host: Rhett Ricart, 2020 NADA Chairman
Presenters: Viktoria Degtar, Global Chief Revenue Officer, TIME; Doug Timmerman, President, Auto Finance, Ally
Wednesday, February 10
11am-11:30am EST - Main Stage General Session - What to Expect in Today’s Political Environment
sponsored by Adesa
Among the upheaval in 2020 was a contentious election that ushered in a change in leadership. Rhett Ricart will talk to veteran journalist Bob Woodward about what changes a Biden administration will bring and what the business community can expect.
Host: Rhett Ricart, 2020 NADA Chairman
Presenter: Bob Woodward, Legendary investigative reporter
3:30pm-4pm EST - Main Stage General Session - The Future of the Auto Industry
sponsored by DealerSocket
Dealer/OEM relations have never been more important; join NADA Chairman Rhett Ricart and Ford CEO Jim Farley as they discuss how recent challenges have changed the face of auto retailing.
Host: Rhett Ricart, 2020 NADA Chairman
Presenter: Jim Farley, President & CEO, Ford Motor Company
Thursday, February 11
11am-11:30am EST - Main Stage General Session, featuring Paul Walser, 2021 NADA Chairman
sponsored by CUDL
Paul Walser will take the wheel as 2021 NADA chairman. He’ll outline his goals for helping dealers navigate expected changes over the next few months and will introduce Mike Stanton, NADA’s new president and CEO.
Host: Rhett Ricart, 2020 NADA Chairman
Presenters: Paul Walser, 2021 NADA Chairman; Mike Stanton, NADA President & CEO
Learn more about this year’s Keynote speakers on the Main Stage, then be sure to register today to secure your spot for this special virtual presentation of the Auto Industry Event of the Year.
