2025 Agenda

Wednesday • November 5
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm   Registration/Check-in Open – Ballroom Foyer
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm     Meet & Greet Reception – Marina Terrace

Thursday • November 6
7:00 am – 2:00 pm    Registration/Check-in Open – Ballroom Foyer
7:00 am – 8:00 am      Breakfast – Grand Ballroom 10-13
8:00 am – 10:30 am    General Session – Grand Ballroom 5-9
                                           Welcome, National Anthems, Prayer
                                          Honoring Our Veterans
                                          UTA State of the Association
                                          Special Presentation, TAT
                                          UTA Committee Updates…A Year of Chante
                                          Break                            
10:30 am – 11:30 am  Keynote, Dr. Rick Rigsby — “Making an Impact”
11:30 am – 12:00 pm  UTA Awards
                                           Dealer Group “Individual Members of the Year” Awards
                                           UTA Marvin F. Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm    Lunch
1:15 pm –  2:15 pm     OEM Panel: Tariffs & Regulatory Issues
2:15 pm –  3:15 pm     Roundtable Discussions
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm      Vendor Expo – Pacific Ballroom (lower level)

Friday • November 7
7:00 am – 8:00 am      Breakfast – Grand Ballroom 10-13
8:00 am – 9:00 am      Market Update from Steve Tam, ACT Research
9:00 am – 9:15 am      Q&A Session
9:15 am – 10:15 am    Guest Speaker, Craig Fuller — “State of Freight”
10:15 am – 10:25 am   New UTA Board Member Introductions
10:25 am – 11:00 am   Closing Remarks
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm    Tours/Activities (See Activity Page)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm      Farewell Reception – SD Wine & Culinary Event Center

Saturday • November 8
Attendee departure day.

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Convention Details

Full-price registration ended October 29, 2025.
Registrations made Thursday, October 30, online or onsite will incur a 15% up-charge.
Registration MUST be paid with a credit card at the time of registration. There is no ‘bill-me’ option.

UTA Member       9/5 - 10/29  $775     Starting 10/30 $892
Non-Member      9/5 - 10/29  $925     Starting 10/30 $1094
Member Spouse/Plus One      $450
Non-Member Spouse/Plus One     $650
Please note that the “Spouse/Plus One” registration is NOT for co-workers or other industry-related individuals. This ticket is for guests who are NOT in the used truck industry.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing to events@uta.org.
No penalty fee if canceled by October 6, 2025.
$100 penalty if canceled October 7 to October 14, 2025.
No refunds will be given after October 15, 2025.

Members have access to the attendee list — updated biweekly.
CLICK HERE
Members can view the most current registration list: Click on any registration link. Then click the blue link number of registrants in the top left corner.

FRIDAY ACTIVITY/TOUR INCLUDED
Registration includes a complimentary ticket to a local attraction for all paid attendees. See the choices on the Activities page!
Please Note: The tour change deadline has passed. If you decide to join a different activity, you’ll be responsible for purchasing your own ticket.

NAME BADGES
Name badges are provided at check-in for attendees and spouses/guests, and should be worn during all UTA meals, sessions, and functions.

SPOUSE/PLUS ONE
All Spouses/Plus Ones must be registered and are encouraged to attend all business sessions, meals, and social activities. Please note: “Spouse/Plus One “registration is NOT for industry guests/co-workers.

MEALS INCLUDED
Wednesday Meet & Greet: heavy appetizers, 2 drink tickets
Thursday: breakfast, beverages, lunch, beverages at breaks
Thursday Vendor Expo: beverages and cocktails, heavy appetizers
Friday: breakfast, beverages
Friday Farewell Reception: 2 drink tickets, heavy appetizers

ATTIRE
Business casual is preferred for our business sessions. 

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

This waterfront hotel in San Diego overlooks a private marina on West Harbor Drive near the San Diego Convention Center, the Gaslamp Quarter, and Petco Park.

The Marriott Marquis Room Cut-Off ended Monday, October 20

Only a few rooms remain at the Marriott Marquis, and it is filling up fast. 
BOOK YOUR ROOM at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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If the Marriott is sold out, additional rooms are available at the 
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, just 0.2 miles away—
a quick five-minute walk along the scenic waterfront. 
BOOK YOUR ROOM at the Manchester Grand Hyatt

Special Thanks To
Our Diamond Sponsors

Click on the logos to read more about these generous sponsors!

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