Used Car Week 2026 in San Diego: dates, agenda, venue and how to meet HelloRamp
Everything you need for Used Car Week 2026 in one place: the five tracks, highlights by day, where to stay and how to register. And while you're there, our Founder & CEO, Suresh Krishnamurthy, would love to grab a coffee and show you lot-to-listing in under 5 minutes on your own inventory.
Used Car Week 2026 at a glance
Used Car Week 2026 runs Monday, November 16 to Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Organized by Cherokee Media Group, it brings dealers, lenders, remarketers, auctions, recovery specialists and auto-tech investors together across five tracks. HelloRamp.ai Founder & CEO Suresh Krishnamurthy is there all four days, meeting dealers 1:1 over coffee.
- Dates
- Mon, Nov 16 – Thu, Nov 19, 2026
- Venue
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
- Organizer
- Cherokee Media Group
- Tracks
- Pre-Owned, National Remarketing Conference, Auto Fin, Repo, NAVIcon
- Website
- usedcarweek.biz
- Hashtag
- #UsedCarWeek26
- Dealers
- Limited-time complimentary registration available
- HelloRamp.ai
- Coffee with Suresh, 20–30 min, free, by appointment
About the event
What is Used Car Week 2026?
Used Car Week is the annual conference that unites every corner of the used-car and remarketing industry. Over four days, dealers, lenders, auctions, consignors, recovery specialists, technology providers and investors meet for educational sessions, a central Conference Hub, a Networking Arena, award ceremonies and the Live Stage, a run of short, fast conversations with industry leaders.
The event is produced by Cherokee Media Group, the publisher of Auto Remarketing, with Bill Zadeits, the company's President, as conference chair. CBT News is partnering on 2026 coverage with CBT Live broadcasts and interviews from San Diego.
For a used-car manager, Used Car Week is one of the few places where the whole chain shows up at once: the auctions you source from, the lenders that fund your deals, the vendors that merchandise your inventory and the dealers who are solving the same problems you are.
- Event
- Used Car Week 2026
- Dates
- – (Monday to Thursday)
- Venue
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101 - Organizer
- Cherokee Media Group
conferences@cherokeemediagroup.com - Website
- usedcarweek.biz
- Hashtag
- #UsedCarWeek26
- HelloRamp.ai
- Suresh Krishnamurthy, Founder & CEO
1:1 coffee meetings, all four days
Tracks
What are the five tracks at Used Car Week 2026?
Used Car Week runs five conferences side by side under one roof. Pick the track closest to your job, then drop into the others for the sessions that matter to you.
| Track | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Owned Track | Certified pre-owned and the wider used-car market: analytics, data, strategy and technology | Dealer principals, used car managers, CPO and internet teams |
| National Remarketing Conference (NRC) | Business intelligence for the wholesale market: vehicle consignors, physical and online auctions, technology and service providers | Auctions, consignors, fleet and remarketing teams |
| Auto Fin Track | Auto finance from subprime to prime, regulatory impacts and fintech, including AI and emerging technology | Lenders, captives, finance companies, BHPH operators |
| Repo Track | Repossessions, recoveries, regulation, new technology and risk management | Recovery agencies, collections and loss-mitigation teams |
| NAVIcon | The National Auto Venture & Investors Conference: M&A, auto tech and early-stage companies as investment or partnership opportunities | Investors, founders, corporate development |
Schedule
Used Car Week 2026 schedule: what's happening each day?
Highlights announced so far, by day. All times are Pacific. Sessions can move, so check the official agenda for the full, current schedule.
- Opening dayUsed Car Week 2026 opens at the Manchester Grand Hyatt
- All dayCoffee with Suresh (HelloRamp.ai), by appointment
- MorningPickleball before the day's program (complimentary, RSVP required)
- Best Practices from the Best CPO Dealers (panel)
- From Data to Dollars: using benchmarking to improve recovery performance (Grand Hall D)
- All dayCoffee with Suresh (HelloRamp.ai), by appointment
- BreakfastWomen's Empowerment Breakfast (complimentary, RSVP required, limited seats)
- All dayCoffee with Suresh (HelloRamp.ai), by appointment
- Live Stage: Why Should Customers Trust Your Used Cars?
- Closing dayFinal sessions of Used Car Week 2026
- All dayCoffee with Suresh (HelloRamp.ai), by appointment
Schedule highlights compiled from announcements by the organizer and session participants, as of November 12, 2026.
Who attends
Who goes to Used Car Week?
Used Car Week draws decision-makers from across the used-vehicle business: CEOs and dealer principals, used car and finance managers, lenders and captives, auction and remarketing leaders, recovery specialists, technology vendors and investors.
Recent editions have drawn more than 1,500 industry attendees, according to a long-time attendee quoted on the official site. That same attendee was at the very first Used Car Week in 1999, when about 90 people came.
- Dealers: sourcing, reconditioning, merchandising, CPO and profitability
- Lenders: affordability, credit performance, regulation and fintech
- Remarketers: wholesale trends, auctions and logistics
- Vendors and investors: partnerships, new technology and M&A
Registration
How do I register for Used Car Week 2026?
Registration is through the official site. Pass options and current pricing are on the registration page.
Not registered? You can still meet HelloRamp.ai. A coffee with Suresh doesn't need a conference pass.
Venue and travel
Where is Used Car Week 2026, and where should I stay?
Used Car Week 2026 is at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101: a twin-tower waterfront hotel on San Diego Bay in the heart of downtown.
- From the airport: San Diego International (SAN) is about 3 miles away, roughly a 10-minute drive
- By trolley: the Seaport Village stop is about 200 meters from the hotel
- On foot: Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, the USS Midway Museum and the San Diego Convention Center
Heads-up from the organizer: Used Car Week is not affiliated with outside housing companies. Book only through the official links or directly with hotels.
Networking
What networking events are at Used Car Week 2026?
Most networking at Used Car Week is open to every attendee. These are the extras announced so far.
UCW Golf Outing
Paid add-on. Tickets are sold out, though club rentals are still available for registered players.
Sold outPickleball
A morning of pickleball on Tuesday before the day's events. Complimentary, RSVP required.
Tuesday morningWomen's Empowerment Breakfast
Wednesday breakfast with limited seats. Complimentary, RSVP required.
WednesdayLive Stage
Short, high-energy sessions in a high-traffic spot on the conference floor, emceed by John Sternal of Merit Mile.
All weekAwards and honorees
Award ceremonies run through the week, including recognition for Auto Remarketing's Industry Under 40 honorees.
All weekCoffee with Suresh
A 20–30 minute 1:1 with HelloRamp.ai's Founder & CEO, on your schedule. Bring a VIN and see your car listed live.
Pick a time →Tips for getting the most out of Used Car Week
- Book meetings before you fly. Calendars fill fast once the week starts.
- Pick a home track, then mark two or three sessions in other tracks that touch your work.
- Use the Networking Arena and Live Stage breaks for introductions. That's where most conversations start.
- Post with #UsedCarWeek26 to find people you want to meet and follow the sessions you miss.
- Bring real numbers: your days-to-frontline, photo turnaround and lead response time make every vendor conversation more useful.
Past editions
Where was Used Car Week held before?
Used Car Week has grown from a small industry meeting into the main annual gathering for the pre-owned business. In 2025 it was held in Las Vegas with a program built around AI in used-car operations. For 2026 it returns to San Diego.
- 1999First Used Car Week, with about 90 attendees
- 2022 · San DiegoThe event's last visit to San Diego before 2026
- 2025 · Las VegasNovember 17–20 at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, themed "Agentic AI-led Intelligent Used Car Operations"
- 2026 · San DiegoNovember 16–19 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Who you'll meet
Who is Suresh Krishnamurthy?
Suresh Krishnamurthy is the Founder & CEO of HelloRamp.ai, the AI visual merchandising platform that helps used car dealerships photograph, publish and sell their inventory from one app.
A serial entrepreneur and engineer, Suresh founded the content platform Pingaala before starting HelloAR in 2017 to help retailers and manufacturers move from flat 2D product images to immersive 3D and 360° experiences. That work in product visuals became HelloRamp.ai, now used by more than 200 dealerships to cut the days a car waits for photos and turn every vehicle into listing, social and video content.
He holds a BE in Computer Science from Bangalore Institute of Technology and spends most of his time with dealers, working through how the photo, listing and lead follow-up process really runs on the lot.
Ask him about
- Lot-to-listing speed
- AI-guided photography
- Virtual photobooth backgrounds
- 360° walkarounds and video tours
- Facebook Marketplace and social reels
- Video replies to leads
- vAuto, DealerCenter, Dealer.com, DealerOn
- Rolling out across a dealer group
Why meet
Why meet HelloRamp.ai at Used Car Week?
Every car sitting unphotographed is a car nobody online can buy. In 20 minutes over coffee, you can walk away with a clear look at your own listing process and how to speed it up.
See it run on your own car
Bring a VIN or your website URL. Suresh walks through capture, photobooth backgrounds and smart fixes on a real vehicle, not a canned deck.
HelloRamp Studio →Close the photo gap
Vehicles typically wait 1 to 5 days for photography. Map where that time goes in your store and how dealers get it down to minutes.
Lot to listing in under 5 minutesTurn inventory into daily social
Posts, reels and Marketplace listings created from your inventory and published daily across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
HelloRamp Social →Answer leads with video
Send shoppers a personalized video reply about the exact car they asked about, in about 10 seconds.
HelloRamp Engage →Fits the stack you already run
Works with vAuto, DealerCenter, Dealer.com and DealerOn, and feeds Cars.com, CarGurus, Autotrader and Facebook Marketplace.
IntegrationsEvery image checked before it goes live
HelloTrust puts a trained reviewer on every image, so what reaches your VDPs and marketplaces is brand safe.
HelloTrust →Grab a coffee
How do I set up time with Suresh?
Pick a day and a time that suits you. Suresh's calendar fills up during the week, so earlier picks get the best slots.
- Pick a timeChoose a day between Nov 16 and 19. All times are Pacific (PT).
- Get a confirmationYou'll get an email with the exact time and meeting spot at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
- Bring a carA VIN or your website URL is all Suresh needs to show HelloRamp.ai on your inventory.
FAQ
Used Car Week 2026: frequently asked questions
When is Used Car Week 2026?
Used Car Week 2026 runs Monday, November 16 to Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
Where is Used Car Week 2026 held?
At the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101. The hotel sits on San Diego Bay next to Seaport Village, about 3 miles (roughly a 10-minute drive) from San Diego International Airport.
Who organizes Used Car Week?
Used Car Week is organized by Cherokee Media Group, the publisher of Auto Remarketing. Bill Zadeits, President of Cherokee Media Group, is the conference chair.
What is the official Used Car Week website?
The official website is usedcarweek.biz, where you can register and see the full agenda, speakers and hotel details. The official hashtag is #UsedCarWeek26.
What tracks are at Used Car Week 2026?
There are five tracks: the Pre-Owned Track, the National Remarketing Conference Track, the Auto Fin Track, the Repo Track and NAVIcon, the National Auto Venture & Investors Conference Track.
Can dealers attend Used Car Week 2026 for free?
The organizer offers dealers a limited-time complimentary registration. Dealers apply at usedcarweek.biz/dealer-registration, and the qualifying conditions are set by the organizer.
Where should I stay for Used Car Week 2026?
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is the official headquarters hotel, and the discounted Used Car Week rate is only for registered attendees who book through the official link. Nearby options include the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay, both about a 5-minute walk, and The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, about 1 mile away.
How many people attend Used Car Week?
Recent editions have drawn more than 1,500 industry attendees, according to a long-time attendee quoted on the official site. The first Used Car Week in 1999 had about 90.
Where was Used Car Week 2025?
Used Car Week 2025 was held November 17–20, 2025 at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. The 2026 edition returns to San Diego, which last hosted the event in 2022.
Is HelloRamp at Used Car Week 2026?
Yes. HelloRamp Founder & CEO Suresh Krishnamurthy is in San Diego for all four days of Used Car Week 2026, November 16–19, and is meeting dealers 1:1 by appointment.
How do I set up a meeting with HelloRamp at Used Car Week?
Pick a day and time in the booking section of this page. You'll get a confirmation by email with the exact time and meeting spot at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Plan for 20 to 30 minutes over coffee.
Can I see HelloRamp on my own inventory?
Yes. Bring a VIN or your dealership website URL and Suresh can show how a car goes from lot to listing with AI-guided photography, virtual photobooth backgrounds and smart fixes.
Do I need a Used Car Week pass to meet HelloRamp?
No pass is needed for a coffee with Suresh. Meetings take place at or near the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and if you are not registered for the conference, mention it when you book and the team will suggest a spot nearby.
What if I can't make it to San Diego?
Book a 20-minute online demo at helloramp.ai/demo. It runs on your own cars, not a canned deck, with weekday slots between 9am and 5pm CST.
Event details compiled from the official Used Car Week site (usedcarweek.biz), Auto Remarketing, CBT News and announcements from session participants. Last checked November 12, 2026. Used Car Week is a Cherokee Media Group event; HelloRamp.ai is an attendee and is not affiliated with the organizer.
Your next car, listed in minutes. Let's talk about it over coffee.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego · November 16–19, 2026