Car dealers can plan their visit to Automotive Management Live on November 11 with this guide to the sessions, exhibitors and facilities.
The free-to-attend event returns to Hall 10 at the NEC Birmingham, supported by premium sponsor Autoflows, bringing together franchised and independent dealers, manufacturers and industry suppliers.
Doors open at 9.30am and the show closes at 4.30pm.
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What is on the conference programme?
More than 50 industry leaders will contribute to three content streams: Strategy & Leadership, Operations, and Technology & Innovation.
Sessions will explore used car profitability, technician recruitment and retention, workplace culture, aftersales growth, artificial intelligence and helping customers choose between petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles.
Group 1’s customer experience director Katie Martin and group director of aftersales Mike Widdup will discuss how retention and aftersales are supporting growth across the group’s enlarged UK business.
Visitors can check the full agenda for session times, theatre locations and speakers, helping them build a programme around their business priorities.
Which suppliers can visitors meet?
More than 100 exhibitors are expected, covering vehicle sales, aftersales, finance, marketing, workshop management, customer experience, data and dealership technology.
The exhibition will give dealers opportunities to compare services, watch demonstrations and discuss their requirements with potential business partners.
Premium sponsor Autoflows will be on stand A26. Other exhibitors include Autotrader, Bumper, CitNOW Group, Keyloop, MotoNovo Finance, Pinewood.AI and TekCor4.
The National Franchised Dealers Association returns as an event partner and will be on stand P70, where visitors can meet the team and discuss issues affecting franchised dealerships.
Explore the exhibitor directory to identify businesses to meet before arriving.
Which vehicles will be on display?
Xpeng will showcase its new L03 SUV coupé alongside the G6 electric SUV and X9 seven-seater, giving dealers a closer look at its expanding product range.
Denza will display the Z9GT and Bao 5, with opportunities to discuss the brand’s UK plans and dealer network ambitions.
Farizon will bring its V7E electric van, while MG will bring its S9 PHEV and Stellantis will be showcasing the Peugeot E-208 GTI electric hot hatch. The Team GB Vauxhall Astra will also be on display with Stellantis, as well as Honda’s new Super-N electric city car on Pod’s stand.
The AM100 Lounge and the AM Hub
Senior professionals from AM100 dealer groups can also use the AM100 Lounge, a dedicated space for meetings and discussions in more relaxed surroundings.
Dealers are also welcome to visit the AM Hub.
The AM Hub gives Automotive Management LIVE attendees another dedicated space to connect, regroup and make more of their time at the show.
Whether you’re catching up with colleagues, continuing a conversation or planning where to head next, make the AM Hub part of your day at the NEC.
Can visitors stay connected to their business?
The NEC provides free WiFi throughout the venue, allowing visitors to check emails and keep in touch with colleagues during the day.
How do visitors reach the NEC?
Visitors travelling by car should use postcode B40 1NT and follow NEC signage on arrival.
For rail passengers, Birmingham International station connects directly to the NEC via a covered route. Connecting services from Birmingham New Street take approximately 10–15 minutes.
Is electric vehicle charging available?
The NEC’s pre-bookable Park and Charge service offers 150 charging points rated at 7kW. Visitors need a Type 2 cable and can access the chargers using the bp pulse app or RFID card. Standard NEC parking charges apply.
The venue also has a charging hub with more than 30 ultra-fast 300kW DC chargers and a drive-through Starbucks nearby.
Visitors can check charging facilities and booking information on the NEC website before travelling.