AADA Convention and Expo
ICC Sydney | 29-30 July 2026

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AADA youX Special Presentation – Lead With Strategy. Leverage With AI.

Featuring

Panel moderated by David Kain & Chelsea Stillwell with Panellists Simon Penhaligon, Luke Manio, Eric Rea and Michael Clarke

WHEN: Thursday 30 July

TIME: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

ROOM: AADA Main Stage

Marketing is one of the biggest controllable expenses in the dealership business, yet many dealers still struggle to measure what is working, what is waste and where to focus next. In this AADA youX Feature Hybrid Session, David Kain of Kain Advisory, USA, and Chelsea Stillwell of NCM Associates, USA, will lead a practical discussion on dealership marketing strategy, ROI and AI with Simon Penhaligon, youX, Luke Manion, Westside Auto Wholesale, Eric Rea, Podium, and Michael Clarke, Impel. The session will explore the three marketing fundamentals every dealer needs, from planning and budgeting to measurement discipline, before examining where AI can genuinely improve performance across lead handling, customer intelligence, campaign optimisation and retention.

Sponsored by:

David Kain and Chelsea Stillwell, moderators of the AADA youX Feature Hybrid Session at the 2026 AADA Convention & Expo.

President - Kain Advisory

David Kain is President of Kain Advisory and a long-time automotive retail leader, with experience working in and alongside dealerships across the Automotive, RV, Marine and Powersports industries....

Digital Operations Trainer - NCM Associates

Chelsea Stillwell is a Digital Operations Trainer at NCM Associates, helping dealerships improve lead response, appointment rates and digital sales performance....

Co-Founder & CEO - Podium

Eric Rea is Co-Founder and CEO of Podium, the AI employee platform helping local businesses convert leads and drive revenue....

Chief Digital Officer - Westside Auto Wholesale

Luke Manion is Chief Digital Officer at Westside Auto Wholesale, leading digital strategy for Australia’s largest single-site used car dealership....

Managing Director, APAC - Impel

Michael Clarke is Managing Director, APAC at Impel, helping dealers and OEMs use AI-powered customer lifecycle management to improve engagement and performance....

Co-Founder & CEO - youX

Simon Penhaligon is Co-Founder and CEO of youX, helping dealerships, lenders and OEMs improve customer engagement, finance penetration and operational efficiency....