DealerCon 2025 is presented by Cars.co.za in partnership with NADA (National Automobile Dealer’s Association), TransUnion, and naamsa | The Automotive Business Council.
“Cars.co.za has always positioned itself as the dealer partner, and DealerCon is possibly the ultimate expression of that goal,” said Amasi Mwela, Managing Director of Cars.co.za. “DealerCon is set to become the premier annual gathering where South Africa’s key industry decision-makers will meet to shape the future of automotive retail.”
DealerCon 2025 will bring together the full spectrum of the automotive industry, from dealer principals and group executives to OEM leaders, fintech innovators, industry service providers, and policy influencers.
This one-day conference will offer a unique platform for uncovering new business opportunities, showcasing cutting-edge innovations, and sharing actionable insights that support dealer growth and success in a rapidly evolving market.
Navigating Change, Unlocking Opportunity
The theme of DealerCon 2025 is Shift Happens. It captures the urgency facing South Africa’s automotive retail sector as it grapples with major shifts in consumer behaviour, technology, and economic conditions both locally and globally. In an environment where uncertainty is the new normal, dealerships are being challenged to rethink outdated models, realign with emerging market dynamics, and retool for resilience. The conference aims to facilitate practical collaboration across the automotive retail value, providing the insight and alignment needed to navigate complexity and lead through change.
“The path forward can appear complex and daunting,” Mwela explains, “but periods of change also bring opportunity. DealerCon 2025 is designed to rise above this complexity and offer clear, strategic guidance and forward-thinking insights to empower South African dealerships as they navigate the next five to 10 years.”
Confirmed Speakers
In addition to Mwela, the following distinguished speakers have already been confirmed to share their expertise at DealerCon 2025, with more announcements to follow:
- Gideon Jansen van Rensburg, CEO of Motus SA Retail
- Faan van der Walt, CEO, WeBuyCars
- Lee Naik, CEO, TransUnion Africa
- Brandon Cohen, Chairperson, NADA South Africa
- Mikel Mabasa, CEO, naamsa | The Automotive Business Council
Event Highlights will include:
Access Actionable Insights: Delegates will access data-driven keynotes, expert panels and actionable strategies from DealerCon 2025’s top speakers.
Join the Decision-Makers: DealerCon 2025 brings together South Africa’s most influential automotive retail leaders, from dealer principals and OEM executives to fintech pioneers and policymakers.
Discuss Dealer Resilience & Agility: DealerCon offers the automotive retail industry the tools to thrive not just survive socio-economic volatility, local and global.
Decode The Modern Car Buyer: DealerCon will spotlight rapidly changing consumer preferences and unpack the shifting OEM landscape that will reshape the composition of the used-car market of the future.
Walk Away with Practical Moves: DealerCon will equip delegates with insights that can be activated immediately, across sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
“We will be releasing more information about the exciting speaker line-up for DealerCon 2025 in the coming weeks,” Mwela added.
Ticketing Information
DealerCon 2025 offers a range of ticket options designed to suit the diverse needs of the automotive retail professional. Tickets can be purchased online at https://dealercon.cars.co.za/
Event Details:
Date: 17 September 2025
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
