2 Min ReadOctober 23, 2023

CDK CONNECT 2023: CDK Global Perspectives and Innovations

C D K Connect. Now's your chance to see everything.

Earlier this month, thousands of customers and industry insiders participated in CDK CONNECT where they were given a customized view of automotive retail from CDK Global leaders Brian MacDonald — President and CEO, Barb Edson — EVP and Chief Marketing Officer and Sanjay Almeida — EVP and Chief Product Officer. Now, the virtual event is available for anyone who couldn't attend live.

Replay CDK CONNECT 2023

The auto industry isn't slowing down. As fast as things are moving, CDK took time to share what we're learning, how we're innovating and, most importantly, what we're delivering to shine a light on what’s connecting our industry.

In addition to keynote addresses from CDK leaders, attendees also learned about our latest research around dealership and consumer experiences, trends impacting the automotive industry as well as enhancements to the new CDK Dealership Xperience platform. Breakout sessions included:

• Front Office: Simplifying the Car Buying and Selling Experience With Modern Retail

• Dealership Operations: Managing With Confidence and Efficiency

• Data and Intelligence: Harnessing the Power of Data-Driven Intelligence to Improve Performance

• IT Solutions: Leveraging a Secure, Intelligent IT Environment to Enable a Seamless Experience

• OEM: Customer Obsession — Building and Nurturing a Customer-Centric Ownership Experience

• Heavy Truck: Truck Matters — Connect With the CDK Global Heavy Truck Team

• Independent Software Vendors: Driving Innovation in an Ever-Changing Market

All of CDK Connect 2023 is now available to watch on demand from the keynote addresses to the breakout sessions. Catch up now in the CDK CONNECT Hub.

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