McLean, Va. (July 23, 2012) - Online registration and housing for the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo is now open. NADA members (dealers and managers) who register by September 14 will receive a $100 discount off the onsite registration rate.

The 96th annual NADA convention will be held in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center from Feb. 8-11, 2013. The American Truck Dealers Convention and Expo will once again run concurrently with NADA.

“With several conferences scheduled in Orlando next February, we expect hotel rooms to sell out fast,” said NADA Convention Chairman Mark Scarpelli. “Convention attendees should register early to avoid missing out on booking the hotel of their choice.”

Keynote speakers include John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America; inspirational speaker Mark Kelly, former NASA astronaut, space shuttle commander of Endeavour's final mission and husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords; NADA Chairman Bill Underriner; and incoming NADA Chairman David Westcott.

Dealers will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with top automaker executives at 26 dealer franchise meetings to discuss their marketing plans, outlook for sales and new product launches.

NADA University's seven study tracks will provide dealers and their managers with 45 convention workshop topics, totaling 120 workshop sessions.

More than 500 companies are expected to exhibit on the expo floor with an additional 80 companies exhibiting in the ATD Zone for truck industry attendees.

To register for the NADA convention, including hotel reservations with discounted rates, visit the website.