On October 16-17, the 2025 Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) is taking place in Niagara Falls. Hosted by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) and Consolidated Dealers, this year’s event features two days of action-packed keynote and general sessions, workshops, networking and an on-site vendor showcase.

Autosphere will be on the ground, bringing you coverage from this coveted and popular annual industry event. Some key highlights this year include AI-Plus – Redefining the Road Ahead in Automotive Retail from Dr. Helen Papagiannis which looks at ways to develop a highly successful AI strategy; an on-site Demo Theatre where a range of vendors have the opportunity to showcase their products, solutions and innovations for the automotive retail sector; a highly-anticipated session entitled Power, Policy & Politic –Inside Canada’s Evolving Political Landscape presented by Huw Williams and Rob Russo.

Breaking the Mold: Leadership that Redefines What’s Possible, a keynote hosted by decorated Royal Canadian Navy Commander Paul Smith, is a powerful session designed to inspire bold leadership and illustrate what’s possible when you have clarity, influence and integrity, no matter the stakes or obstacles facing you. 

Also on the agenda are sessions Maximizing Performance through 20 Groups, Navigating the Future of Canada’s automotive retail landscape, a case study of Volvo of Edmonton that showcases Culture Driven Success, plus announcing the winners of the 2025 Women Driven Awards. Stay tuned!