PALS 2017: Early Bird Ends This Week
DALLAS — Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have announced that the $100 early-bird registration discount for the 2017 event will expire this Friday, Aug. 18, at midnight. The two-day conference begins Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas.
“Thank you to everyone who has already registered, and thank you to our advisory board and speakers for building the most compelling agenda yet for our fifth annual P&A Leadership Summit,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of P&A magazine. “I encourage anyone who is serious about our industry and our future in it to get the early-bird price and get ready for an unforgettable event.”
This year’s event will feature a variety of sessions including a MaximTrak-sponsored opening keynote address from former NBA player-turned-motivational speaker Walter Bond, a presentation emphasizing the importance of lenders and product providers working together for each other’s benefit made by Brian Reed, president of F&I Express, and a presentation by Digital Air Strike’s CEO and co-founder, Alexi Venneri, on managing your company’s reputation in today’s digital environment, and much more.
To register for the 2017 P&A Leadership Summit, click here. To inquire about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 727-947-4027.
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