NAMAD Conference 2026

The NAMAD Annual Conference addresses a critical and highly profitable segment of the automotive retail ecosystem. With minority consumers purchasing over 32% of all new vehicles in the United States, yet minority-owned stores representing roughly 6% of the national dealer body, this conference serves as the primary advocacy and development hub for balancing that equation. For retail auto professionals, this event offers a unique blueprint for driving gross profit through diverse market penetration. Educational tracks focus on: -Capital Acquisition & OEM Relations: Assisting first-generation and minority dealer candidates in securing open points and franchise agreements with major auto manufacturers. -Advanced Variable & Fixed Operations: Interactive workshops detailing how modern technology, predictive AI, and streamlined execution transform service lanes into high-performance sales engines. -Inclusive Economics: Showing dealer groups how strategic alignment with diverse suppliers and local communities creates an unreplicable competitive advantage in high-volume markets.