ATLANTA, Georgia (May 19, 2026)— CBT News, the auto dealer community’s No.1 resource for industry insights and news coverage, announced it will bring together the auto industry for the Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance on June 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The one-day event, held at the Salamander Hotel, responds directly to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent ruling, which has fundamentally altered how dealerships must approach pricing, compliance, and daily operations.
Attendees can register here to reserve their spot and secure accommodations.
The summit will gather a cross-section of the retail automotive industry and the federal government, including Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, franchise association representatives, legal and compliance experts, and elected officials, to deliver actionable guidance for navigating the new regulatory environment. Attendees can expect candid conversations, compliance strategies, and a clearer operational roadmap heading into the second half of 2026.
“The FTC’s ruling has created real uncertainty at the dealership level,” said Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick. “This summit exists to cut through the noise. It’s our goal to bring all of the stakeholders together to ensure the retail auto community gets the answers they’re looking for on this very important issue.”
Session topics will include:
- In-depth analysis of the FTC ruling and its operational implications for dealers
- Best practices for transparent pricing and consumer disclosure
- Compliance frameworks for advertising and dealership operations
- A legislative outlook from elected officials and automotive policy advocates from NADA
Sponsorship and speaking opportunities are currently available. Organizations interested in demonstrating leadership on fair pricing and compliance within the automotive retail space are encouraged to contact Matt Miller at mmiller@cbtnews.com or (770) 954-8609 as placements are expected to fill quickly.
Current panelists include Brian Benstock, Davin Daly, Aaron Baldwin, Don Hall, Bernie Moreno, Paul Metrey, Brian Bennett, Tianna Mick, Laura Perotta, and John Fitzpatrick. Additional sponsors include Force Marketing, Impel, automotiveMastermind, and Autotrader.
About CBT News
For over 13 years, CBT News has been the automotive retail industry’s premier source for news, insight, and analysis. Launched in 2012, CBT News gives automotive retail professionals a forum to express their strategies, opinions, and triumphs with industry peers. Since then, the platform has delivered news, content, and analysis to 1.1 million people working within the retail automotive industry. To learn more, visit https://www.cbtnews.com
(This release has been updated to reflect the additional speakers and sponsors of the event.)
