AIMExpo 2026 delivers a powerful, two-part experience designed to help dealers thrive through dealer education. Dealer Evolution brings modern, insight-driven sessions right to the show floor. This keeps you in the center of the action while learning to navigate today’s dynamic marketplace.
MPN co-presents the complementary Dealer Excellence program. It offers classroom-style training focused on core operations, customer service and proven business practices. Together, these AIMExpo 2026 dealer education tracks provide practical, actionable takeaways. You can apply them immediately to elevate every aspect of your dealership.
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Wednesday Sessions
- 10-10:45 a.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Full Throttle Analytics: 2025 Look-Back & 2026 Forecast
- Presenters: David Savlowitz, CEO and founder, Competitive Analytics; Michael Ponton, director of analytics, Competitive Analytics
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: E-Commerce: Capturing Customers Who Don’t Want to Come In
- Presenters: Jason Nierman, chief revenue officer, Rollick; Scott Smith, vice president of OEM and strategic initiatives, Trader Interactive; Rowan Mockler, co-founder, Ekho; Stephanie Benger, marketing director, Data Here to There
- Moderator: Meagan Kusek, editor, MPN
- 11-11:45 a.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Selling the Dream. The OEM, The Dealer, The Rider, The Lifestyle Connection.
- Presenters: Jason Chinnock, CEO, Ducati North America; more panelists to be announced
- Moderator: Laurette Nicoll
- 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: Auto Dealers vs. Powersports Dealers: Technology and Inventory Management
- Presenters: Bob Lettis, vice president strategic alliances and business development, 700 Credit; Greg Pfleider, CEO, Accelerate2Compliance; Mike Shell, CEO, Movarna
- Moderator: Brian Ankney, regional sales manager, MPN
- 1:30-2:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Powersports, Government Relations, and Advocacy
- Presenters: Scott Schloegel, senior vice president, Govt Relations; Landon French, president and CEO, Moto Canada; Kyle Makarios, owner, JKM Consulting
- Moderator: Laurette Nicoll
- 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: “Yeah your unit count is fine, but what about your margin?”
- Presenter: Sam Dantzler, president, Garage Composites
- 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: More Inventory, More Problems: How to Manage the Influx of New Vehicles
- Presenters: Jacob Berry, co-founder and vice president, Motohunt; Tom O’Connor, co-founder and president, Moto Mate123; Bryan Tierney, sales engineer, Lightspeed DMS
- Moderator: Greg Jones, content director, MPN
- 3:30-4:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Keeping and Motivating Your Team
- Presenter: Jordon Schoolmeester, manager of training, Garage Composites
- 3:30-4:15 p.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: AI Done Wrong: The Top 10 Ways to Ruin Everything
- Presenter: Jared Burt, CEO and founder, Herohub
Thursday Sessions
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Electrification is no longer a question of “if” — it’s about “how fast,” “how far,” and “how much.”
- Presenters: David Baker, vice president and general manager, powersports North America, BRP; Dan Quick, global media director, Stark Future
- Moderator: Laurette Nicoll
- 10-10:45 a.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: Fixed Ops – Advice for Beyond the Showroom
- Presenters: Kyle Reid, vice president of strategic partnerships, Vision VST; Mark Sheffield, strategic advisor, Woods Cycle Country and Woods Indian Motorcycle
- Moderator: Greg Jones, content director, MPN
- 11-11:45 a.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: EV Customers are Different – Are Your Sales People Ready
- Presenters: Garrett Johnson, vice president of North America sales and customer experience, Zero Motorcycles; David Baker, vice president and general manager powersports North America, BRP; Jay Le, general manager, Onyx Moto
- Moderator: Meagan Kusek, editor, MPN
- 1:30-2:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: And Now A Word from our Distributors… Insights & More
- Presenters: Paul Langley, chairman and CEO, LeMans Corp; Chris Candido, chief technical officer and co-founder, Turn 14 Distribution
- Moderator: Laurette Nicoll
- 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: “Do You Have a Mindset For Change?”
- Presenter: Tony Gonzalez, CEO, Garage Composites
- 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: MPN: Tariffs, Pricing and Margins: Growth Strategies for the Current Economy
- Presenters: Jonathan Aguero, senior vice president of revenue, Blackpurl; Bernie Brenner, CEO, Rollick; Chet Heughan, senior director, AppOne
- Moderator: Brian Ankney, regional sales manager, MPN
- 3:30-4:15 p.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Profitability on Purpose
- Presenter: Jolene Krizan, director of dealer development, Garage Composites
- 3:30-4:15 p.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: AI, Analog, and Adventure: Leading a Generational Shift of Riders
- Presenter: Jared Burt, CEO and founder, Herohub
Friday Sessions
- 10-10:45 a.m. — Dealer Evolution Stage: Garage Composites Roundtable
- Presenters: Sam Dantzler, president, Garage Composites; Tony Gonzalez, CEO, Garage Composites; Jolene Krizan, director of dealer development, Garage Composites; Jordon Schoolmeester, manager of training, Garage Composites
- 10-10:45 a.m. — Dealer Excellence Stage: Ride With Us: Building our Industry, Building our Community-TOGETHER
- Presenters: Andre Albert, director, marketing and events, Motorcycle Industry Council; Corey Eastman, director of rider education expansion, Motorcycle Safety Foundation; Steve Bontempo, president, Revzilla and J&P Cycles, chief marketing officer, Comoto
