WIDCON 2026
The premier executive convention for Washington's independent auto, marine, powersports, and finance leaders. Explore the unified live schedule below—click any panel to expand its complete speaker roster, regulatory guides, and strategic takeaways.
Opening Features
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Jessi Roberts
Executive Director
WSIADA
Jessi Roberts leads the Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association, driving local dealer advocacy, comprehensive legislative navigation, and compliance education across the state.
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Jeff Martin
Executive Director & CEO
NIADA
Jeff Martin serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, coordinating federal policy actions and representation for over 15,000 independent auto dealers nationwide.
WIDCON 2026 Official Schedule
Pre-Convention Sunset Cruise & Full Convention Agenda • August 5–7, 2026
WIDCON Sunset Cruise
Kick off WIDCON 2026 with an exclusive evening on the water! Join fellow convention leaders and sponsors for a scenic Puget Sound sunset cruise hosted at Seattle Boat Co. in Bellevue.
6:00 PM Sharp
Transportation leaves directly from Muckleshoot Casino Resort. Special thanks to DAA Seattle for sponsoring shuttle transit!
7:00 PM Dock Departure
Boats leave the dock from Seattle Boat Co. in Bellevue.
Registration Opens
Elevated Continental Breakfast & Vendor Marketplace
Past Presidents Breakfast
Honoring past leadership • Sponsored by TBA
Pre-Ceremony Networking & Coffee Refresh
Main Stage Opening Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies: J.T. Curry, CEO, Curry Consulting Group
- • Welcome: Dominic Adams (Incoming President)
- • State of Association: Jessi Roberts (Exec. Dir)
- • National Perspective: Jeff Martin (CEO, NIADA)
- • Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
PANEL 1 • COMPLIANCE
The Washington Playbook
Direct regulatory perspectives on compliance, dealership guidelines, and consumer safety trends from state agencies.
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The Washington Playbook
Direct regulatory perspectives on compliance, dealership guidelines, and consumer safety trends from state agencies.
Why You Should Care & Listen
A single compliance blind spot can shut your doors overnight. Stop guessing on complex state rules and get the exact, unwritten playbook directly from the Washington state regulators holding the keys to your dealer license.
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Patrick O’Brien
NIADA Director of Government Affairs
License Audits: Key operational checks to guarantee audit readiness.
State Updates: Immediate compliance shifts governing Washington auto retail.
Morning Intermission & Vendor Marketplace Refresh
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
PANEL 2 • TECHNOLOGY
The Digital Dealership
Maximizing conversion through modern CRM architectures, AI lead automation, and digital fraud prevention.
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The Digital Dealership
Maximizing conversion through modern CRM architectures, AI lead automation, and digital fraud prevention.
Why You Should Care & Listen
Modern car buyers convert online long before setting foot on your lot. Learn how top dealership operators harness automated AI lead pipelines and identity verification tools to capture sales and eliminate digital deal fraud.
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Dené Joubert
Senior Investigations Manager
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific
AI Lead Systems: Automated 24/7 networks to capture and evaluate active digital buyers.
Fraud Protection: Security steps to secure dealership transactions from digital identity theft.
Midday Intermission & Vendor Marketplace Fair
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
PANEL 3 • LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
Sponsored by Western Fidelity Insurance Services
The Dealer’s Voice
An interactive conversation bringing auto, marine, powersports, and finance leaders together with Washington state legislators to foster dialogue and address regulatory challenges.
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The Dealer’s Voice
An interactive conversation bringing auto, marine, powersports, and finance leaders together with Washington state legislators to foster dialogue and address regulatory challenges.
Why You Should Care & Listen
This is more than a panel—it's your direct seat at the table with policymakers shaping Washington state law. Join leaders from across the auto, marine, powersports, and finance sectors as we bring real-world operational issues directly to key legislators in an open, high-impact listening dialogue.
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Patrick O’Brien
NIADA Director of Government Affairs
Direct Legislative Access: Present frontline dealer priorities directly to Washington state lawmakers.
Cross-Industry Coalition: Uniting automotive, marine, powersports, and finance leaders under one legislative strategy.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
PANEL 4 • SPECIALIZATION
The Riches Are in the Niches
Exploring massive revenue strategies in emerging EV lines, hybrid models, and specialty performance trucks.
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The Riches Are in the Niches
Exploring massive revenue strategies in emerging EV lines, hybrid models, and specialty performance trucks.
Why You Should Care & Listen
Ditch the race-to-the-bottom price wars. Unlock high-margin blueprint secrets to dominate hyper-profitable emerging sectors like preowned hybrids, specialty trucks, and regional EV lines.
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Alona Moskalenko
General Manager, Legend Auto Sales
EV Battery Testing: Simple physical diagnostic setups to run used battery health sweeps.
Niche Ad Tactics: Capturing dedicated regional enthusiast communities around custom off-road lines.
Afternoon Intermission & Vendor Marketplace Refresh
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
PANEL 5 • INVENTORY
The Hunt
Sourcing high-integrity wholesale inventory, reviewing auto-grade reports, and leveraging digital wholesale networks.
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The Hunt
Sourcing high-integrity wholesale inventory, reviewing auto-grade reports, and leveraging digital wholesale networks.
Why You Should Care & Listen
The old wholesale game is dead. Master the cutting-edge digital procurement networks and hidden off-market pipelines to secure high-integrity inventory before your competitors even know it's for sale.
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Dave Blake
Executive Director, Independent Auction Group
Digital Lanes: Sourcing off-market units from alternative digital pipelines without auction fees.
Arbitration Tactics: Key timing metrics to secure buys and safely return defective units.
Afternoon Intermission & Coffee Refresh
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
PANEL 6 • FINANCE
The Money Behind the Metal
Evaluating cash flow metrics, corporate risk parameters, floorplan facilities, and working capital lines.
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The Money Behind the Metal
Evaluating cash flow metrics, corporate risk parameters, floorplan facilities, and working capital lines.
Why You Should Care & Listen
Dealership growth is fundamentally a capital game. Discover the precise financial metrics, underwriting standards, portfolio risk mitigators, and floorplan adjustments needed to unchain your cash flow and secure high-value credit facilities.
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Kevin Tomalty
Principal, CLA
Floorplan Keys: Inside parameters credit analysts review when checking capital lines.
Alternative Capital: Deploying reinsurance and protective portfolios to expand footprint.
The Road Ahead
Master of Ceremonies: J.T. Curry, CEO, Curry Consulting Group
- • Conference highlights and key takeaways
- • Heritage Dealer Recognition
- • Intro of Incoming WSIADA Board of Directors
- • Recognition of sponsors, speakers & volunteers
Marketplace Networking & Pre-Mixer Intermission
Final opportunity to connect with exhibitors, speakers, agency reps, and industry partners before evening festivities.
Manheim Seattle & Cox Automotive Mixer
Join dealers, sponsors, speakers, and industry partners for cocktails, conversation, and spectacular views from the Smoke & Cedar balconies.
Heritage Dealer Dinner
An exclusive, invitation-only private dinner bringing together distinguished dealership leaders, sponsors, and special guests.
DAA Seattle’s Salmon Sale 🐟
Featuring the region’s best selection of cars & trucks, pre-sale fun in the lanes, complimentary food, and massive prize giveaways!
Receive a $150 Buy Fee Credit!
Every dealer that registers for WIDCON will receive a $150 DAA Seattle Buy Fee Credit applied directly to your purchase during the Salmon Sale!
⚠️ Limit one per registered dealer. Redeemable on August 7th, 2026 only.
SERVICES
AND SERVICE
AREAS
COUNTIES
King County
Pierce County
Snohomish County
REMOTE NOTARIZATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
CAMERA AND MICROPHONE ARE REQUIRED FOR REMOTE NOTARIZATION APPOINTMENTS.
Example: Off-site location is 35 miles (35 x 0.625 = $21.875) + $10 Notary fee making a total of $31.875 ($31.88)
The Notary and signer must agree on the amount in advance. Travel fees are neither required or specified by law and is separate from notarial fees listed above.
*$10 fee is the Notary fee only.
DISCLAIMER
I AM NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
I AM NOT LEGALLY ALLOWED TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON ANY LEGAL MATTERS, PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON ANY DOCUMENTS, DRAFT LEGAL RECORDS, OR CHARGE A FEE FOR ANY OF THE MENTIONED LEGAL ACTIVITIES.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
CAN YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DOCUMENT(S) I NEED NOTARIZED?
No, I am not legally allowed to provide any advice or explanations. You must talk with your attorney or contact the entity that provided the documents.
DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTIES OTHER THAN THE ONES LISTED?
It will depend on my travel schedule. Please call or email to check for availability.
I AM A MEMBER OF WSIADA. IS NOTARIZATION INCLUDED IN MY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes, if you are an active WSIADA WA dealer, Notarization is included in your membership. However, travel fees are not included in the membership.
IS A CAMERA REQUIRED FOR REMOTE NOTARIZATION?
Yes. If you don't have a camera, please ensure you can set one up by appointment. If you cannot, I cannot move forward with the notarization process.
HOW ARE REMOTE NOTARY APPOINTMENTS MADE?
I used Zoom for video calls and DocuSign for electronic signing
CAN YOU NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS REGARDING LOANS AND REAL ESTATE?
No, you will need to contact a signing agent (ask your realtor or bank agent for information on signing agents)
WHAT IS THE NOTARY FEE?
$10 for each service.
Maximum Notary fees are specified in WAC 308-30-220
(https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=308-30-220)
Executive Committee
Chapter Presidents
At Large
