Automotive Management LIVE 2026: agenda and talks
15 sessions across 3 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser: always check the official programme on the day.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
- 10:00–10:30Creating value in a more complex marketTheatre 1· Hall Hall 10Included
Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy & Insights, Autotrader · Simon Joyce, Managing Director, Anchor Motor Group · Jamie Batchelor, Marketing Manager, Anchor Motor Group
- 10:00–10:30Proving the value: getting real ROI from dealership technologyTheatre 2· Hall Hall 10Included
Adrian Nash, Chief Product Officer, Keyloop · Lauren Sinyard, Product Director, Keyloop
- 10:15–10:45Fixing the retention gap: data, AI and aftersales profitTheatre 3· Hall Hall 10Included
- 10:45–11:30The Industry View - taking a major AM100 group to record retention revenuesTheatre 1· Hall Hall 10Included
Tim Rose, Editor, AM · Katie Martin, Customer Experience Director, Group 1 · Mike Widdup, Group Director of Aftersales, Group 1
- 11:00–11:30Fill the Funnel with Effective Enquiry ManagementTheatre 3· Hall Hall 10Included
Carol Fairchild, Chief Operating Officer, CitNOW Group
- 11:00–11:45EVs and hybrids – how you can better help private buyers pick their next carTheatre 2· Hall Hall 10Included
Michelle Breffitt, Co-Founder, Women Drive Electric · Steve Beattie, Deputy UK Country Manager, BYD · Barry Beeston, Senior Director of Business Development, Pod · Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive, EVA England
- 11:45–12:30How much does battery health change a used EV’s value?Theatre 1· Hall Hall 10Included
Aimee Turner, Deputy Editor, AM · Richard Norris, Managing Director, Drive Green
- 12:00–12:45How can dealers remove friction from the buying journey?Theatre 3· Hall Hall 10Included
Chris Lee, Managing Director, Howards Group · Rob Wood, Managing Director, Beechwood Derby · Su Mawdsley, Group Head of Compliance & Customer Experience, Chapelhouse Motor Group
- 12:30–13:00AI for modern retailers: Hype vs real impactTheatre 2· Hall Hall 10Included
Christopher Dunn, Senior Group Accountant, Arnold Clark · Tim Freeman, Managing Director, Startin Group · Chris Porter, Chief Executive, Nexbotix
- 13:00–13:45How modern motor retailers build a better workplace cultureTheatre 1· Hall Hall 10Included
Kate Ruberry-Shoemack, People & Culture Director, Rygor Group · Rachel Clift, Chief Executive, Ben · Clare Freemantle, Founder, Clarity Automotive · Kate Clay, HR Director, eStar Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van · Rose Butterworth, Chief Financial Officer, IMI
- 13:00–13:30From data to decisions: using insight to run smarter dealershipsTheatre 3· Hall Hall 10Included
Aimee Turner, Deputy Editor, AM · Charlotte Murray, Director, Marketing Delivery · Jacob Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, TekCor4 · Jeremy Evans, Director: Marketing Services, TekCor4
- 13:15–14:00
- 14:15–15:00Win buyers better in a highly competitive new car marketTheatre 1· Hall Hall 10Included
Bex Kennett, Head of New Car Performance, Autotrader · Nahide Crisp, Sales & Marketing Director, Hills Motor Group
- 14:15–14:45When AI answers, be the answer: What 276,000 UK car reviews are telling consumers about youTheatre 2· Hall Hall 10Included
- 14:45–15:30How to ensure technology and your staff work in harmonyTheatre 3· Hall Hall 10Included
Tim Rose, Editor, AM · Kerry Thompson, Chief Executive, Akeno · Mark Busby, Director of Commercial Operations, Hendy Group