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Save the date: King of the Afterparty, Dave Cantin Group, announces the 2026 NADA party as a “celebration for the industry”

NEW YORK, July 8, 2025 — The King of the Afterparty is back and going bigger than ever  before. Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company  to retail automotive groups and their owners, has set Thursday, February 5th, as the date for  its 2026 NADA Afterparty, promising a legendary event.

DCG has taken over the world-famous LIV Nightclub at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las  Vegas. The private, invite-only event will be a celebration for the industry, with 1,500 guests  attending from across all facets of automotive. “The automotive industry is the most  dynamic and resilient industry in the world,” commented Dave Cantin Group CEO Dave  Cantin. “This year, we wanted to be more inclusive and provide a place for everyone to  come celebrate 2025 while we look forward to what’s ahead in 2026.” 

This year’s entertainment is still under wraps, but Dave Cantin Group will be announcing a  complete lineup of talent that will perform throughout the night, including a surprise  performance. For years, DCG has reigned supreme as the undisputed King of the Afterparty at NADA, the annual National Automobile Dealers Association conference, featuring speakers and acts including Almost Queen, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Grant Cardone  and Third Eye Blind.

“Each year, we challenge ourselves to raise the bar, and this year, we’re going to be delivering something truly unforgettable,”DCG President Brian Gordon said. “February 5th at LIV will be more than a party; it will be a platform for the industry’s most influential people to come together and celebrate our incredible industry.” 

There’s the industry’s largest conference…and then there’s the unforgettable DCG Afterparty. Known for curating the most exclusive experience of NADA, DCG’s Afterparty is where influence meets entertainment on an invite-only experience for those shaping the future of automotive retail.

Event Details: 

  • Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 – Private Invite Only
  • Time: 9:00 PM – Late (early morning)
  • Venue: LIV Las Vegas Nightclub at the Fontainebleau Hotel

Past Afterparty Highlights: 

  • 2025: A mind-blowing performance by Third Eye Blind at NADA New Orleans, rated “10 out of 10, the best of NADA” by ASOTU, the go-to voice covering everything that  happens on (and off) the NADA main stage.
  • 2023: VIP dinner and candid fireside chat with boxing legend Mike Tyson at NADA  Dallas. Attendees called it “one of the most unexpected and unforgettable  experiences in NADA history.” 
  • 2022: Dubbed “The Undisputed Kings of the Afterparty” by Automotive News Don’t miss your chance to be part of the hottest night in the industry.  

To inquire about your exclusive table or be added to the VIP waitlist, contact your DCG  advisor or email Dave Cantin Group at specialevents@davecantingroup.com

About Dave Cantin Group 

The Dave Cantin Group is a leading automotive M&A advisory company specializing in  acquisitions, divestitures, intelligence, and other advisory services. The company is the  M&A services provider of choice for North America’s top automotive dealership groups,  advising on approximately 40 transactions annually. DCG is differentiated by its advisory  approach, long-term lens on client relationships, and commitment to market intelligence  tools that inform DCG and client strategies. In 2023, DCG became the only retail  automotive M&A company with a significant strategic investor, welcoming Kaltroco to the  DCG family. 

Through its M&A intelligence division, DCG produces automotive content and delivers  relevant, timely marketing intelligence, including the automotive industry Market Outlook  Report (MOR). Together with CBT News, DCG produces the Inside M&A studio show and  podcast to share stories, news and trends impacting the retail automotive industry. DCG’s  proprietary AI-enabled software, Jump IQ, anchors its advisory services that support retail  automotive dealers in developing informed M&A strategies and making smarter M&A  decisions. 

The company’s nonprofit initiative, DCG Giving, funds child and adolescent cancer  research and treatment in communities nationwide and other worthy charitable initiatives.  DCG team members regularly feature on the industry speaking circuit and are often cited  by top national and global news outlets. For more information, please visit davecantingroup.com.

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