NIADA | Used Car Industry Convention & Expo 2027
The NIADA Convention & Expo is the annual flagship event of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA), widely billed as the largest gathering for independent used-vehicle dealers in the United States. The convention brings top industry insights and education to independent automobile dealers of all models and sizes, along with an opportunity to connect with peers, thought leaders, lenders and business solutions providers. The show is designed for a broad cross-section of the used-car world. It serves independent automobile dealers regardless of business model — retail, Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH), and Lease Here Pay Here (LHPH) — as well as finance companies, auctions, and affiliated suppliers. Attendees come for a packed program of education, awards, networking, and an exhibit hall of vendors focused specifically on the independent dealer market. Across four days, the event combines dozens of hours of education with a marketplace expo, keynote addresses, and recognition programs such as the National Quality Dealer of the Year award. Organizers position it as the premier place to learn about relevant products and services, noting that few conferences match its quantity and quality of exhibitors focused on serving the independent dealer world.