Registration is now open for the Automotive Retailers Association’s annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event in Whistler, September 27 – 28, 2024.
Last year’s event sold out, so register today!
Schedule of Events
Friday September 27:
- Golf tournament*
- Chairman’s reception
Saturday September 28:
- Women in Automotive Forum
- Keynote luncheon
- Gala dinner/fundraiser
Please note:
- Registration is available through our event management partner, EventCamp (Click “Register”, above).
- AGM – the ARA Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on a separate date, and is not part of the Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.
- Women in Automotive Forum – the Women in Automotive Forum event will now be included in Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.
- Children over the age of 5 are no longer free (hotel policy).
* The golf tournament will take place at the Chateau Whistler Golf Course. It will be a shotgun, best ball style tournament. Secure your foursome or individual registration using the Register button above.
Hotel reservations
Book your Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa hotel room(s) at the ARA member discount. Book by August 31 for the group rate (or until rooms sell out, whichever comes first).
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Keynote Speaker
Ryan Taylor, Bodyshopbooster
Fuelled by way too much coffee, Ryan started his first body shop at age 17. Through unconventional and creative means, he grew it to be an MSO with locations across Canada with a successful exit in 2014. At present, he is the founder of BodyShop Booster. Ryan is an advisor and coach to thousands of shops, OEM’s Like Toyota and Lexus, and other fortune 500 companies around the globe.
- Ryan will present AI solutions in place now and the potential for the future that help to automate and reduce administrative burden.
- This product is applicable to all industry; can you image the benefit from AI capturing repair leads and automating time consuming tasks?
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