DealerConnect Coming
The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) has opened registration for DealerConnect 2026 presented by AppOne. The association’s confab comes back to Columbus, Ohio, September 19–21, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Conceived specifically for Dealer Principals, General Managers and dealership leadership teams, DealerConnect expands as the industry’s must attend dealer gathering focused on networking, business education and the future of powersports retail.
“The powersports industry talks about dealers every day,” notes NPDA Chairman Jayson Davis. “DealerConnect is where dealers speak for themselves. The more dealers who participate, the stronger and more visible the dealer community becomes. When dealers gather in numbers, the industry takes notice. If you want a stronger voice in the future of powersports, you need to show up and be present in the room, be prepared to learn, and have a great time doing it.”
Davis notes recent FTC enforcement actions involving dealership advertising and pricing practices are just one example of the issues driving dealer conversations across the country. Staffing shortages, profitability, technician recruitment, succession planning, OEM programs, digital retail, and changing customer expectations are all expected to be major topics at DealerConnect 2026.
“DealerConnect is not a trade show, it is a dealer-focused meeting built around networking, dealer conversations and business education; creating an environment where operators can openly exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another,” concludes Davis. Registration is now officially open, with current NPDA member early-bird rates starting at $339, non-dealer / non-partner rates for interested industry professionals at $799, and new membership /promotional rates offered at a remarkable value of just $498.
Additional event information, registration details, speakers, exhibitors and sponsorship opportunities can be found at:
https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect
