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2026 OARA Convention Agenda

Draft Convention Agenda at 1/19/2026

Thursday March 26
Carcone's Auto Recycling9:00 am - 1:00 pmOpen House and Tours at Carcone's Auto RecyclingOn your way in to Markham, stop in at Carcone's Auto Recycling and visit with owner Micheal Carcone and his team to see what a modern, professional auto recycler looks like.
Evergreen Boardroom10:45 am - 12:30 pmOARA Board Meeting
Conference Centre 1&21:00 - 5:00 pmKey Issues Roundtable with invited Industry Stakeholders.Explore three topics directly affecting autorecyclers: AI, EVs, Sustainabiliity. Hear from industry experts, auto recyclers from across Canada in an open discussions to solve problems, capture opportunities and prepare for the future.
Conference Centre Foyer5:00 - 7:00 pmRecycled Auto Part-Y and ReceptionEnjoy a refreshing beverage and appetizers after the Roundtable and continue the conversations at the industry's only Recycled Auto Part-Y. You've earned it. Sponsored by AutoPartnered Solutions
Friday March 28
Conference Centre Foyer7:30 am - 7:00 pmRegistration OpenName badges are required for all events.
Conference Centre 1&28:00 - 9:15 amOARA Direct Member's Annual General MeetingDirect Members only please
Conference Centre Foyer9:15 - 9:30 amCoffee BreakSponsored by IAA
Conference Centre 1&29:30 - 9:45 amWelcoming remarksThe Convention kicks off with welcoming remarks from OARA Leadership.
9:45 - 10:15 amRecycled Part Trends for Recyclers, Repairers and Insurers. Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International
10:15 - 11:00 amAI and auto recycling: what’s coming and what’s here. Chris Daglis, Auto Partnered Solutions
11:00 - 11:45 amRepairer, Recycler, Insurer, Integrator Panel
11:45 am - 12:15 pmSustainability Keynote: Bill Brower, Senior Vice President Global Industry Relations, Solara
Conference Centre 1&212:15 - 1:00 pmLunch sponsored by Progi GroupEnjoy a buffet lunch before our Keynote Industry Speaker
Conference Centre 1&21:00 - 1:50 pmKeynote Industry Address: Jer Banta with Profit Team Consulting
Conference Centre 3&41:30 - 7:00 pmTrade Show OpensCome explore Canada's largest auto recycling trade show with 50+ vendors, and the Passport Contest to win some prizes. Lots of draws, information, demos, and information to propell your business forward.
4:00 - 7:00 pmReception in the Trade Show
Conference Centre Foyer7:00 - 11:00 pmCharity Casino, Fundraisers and Auctions in the Trade ShowRaising funds for the OARA Employee Scholarship Program with a Fun Casino, Silent, Live and Draw Auctions. Bring your bidding to help a great cause.
Saturday March 29
Conference Centre 1&28:00 - 8:45 amBreakfast sponsored by Car-Part.comBreakfast sponsored by Car-Part.com
EvergreenButternut/Holly
8:45 - 9:30 amEZ SuiteProgiPix
9:30 - 10:15 amInventory BuddyAutoPartnered Solutions
Conference Centre Foyer10:15 - 10:30 amCoffee Break sponsored by Team PRPCoffee Break sponsored by Team PRP
10:30 - 11:15 amBid BuddySales training with Jer Banta
11:15 am - 12:00 pmVinMatchProDiscoverying URG resources
Conference Centre 1&212:00 - 1:15 pm Industry Luncheon sponsored by eBay. ARA and the Future of Auto Recycling, Shannon Nordstrom, ARA PresidentIndustry Luncheon sponsored by eBay. ARA and the Future of Auto Recycling, Shannon Nordstrom, ARA President
EvergreenButternut/Holly
1:15 - 2:00 pm Mastering Social MediaSelling on eBay
2:00 - 2:45 pm Sales training with Jer BantaEV Safety
2:45 - 3:00 pm Conference Wrap upConference Wrap up