TORONTO -

As the 2013 Auto Remarketing Canada conference, presented by CarProof, was wrapping up this past Tuesday evening, positive testimonials and feedback were already rolling in from the record 586 attendees that headed to the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. 

Over half of these attendees were dealers, with the remaining number including representatives from almost every corner of the remarketing business.

Commenting on this year's success, conference chair Bill Zadeits said, “I was blown away by the excellent presentations, discussions, networking and high attendance for this year’s event.  The commitment to success in the pre-owned business in Canada is definitely strong.

“The dealers, suppliers and corporate partners that attended this event truly made it the best one yet.  I’m excited for Auto Remarketing Canada 2014 already!” he continued.

And the speakers spanned a range of markets, with execs from companies such as Google, Boost Motor Group, vAuto, Toyota Canada, North Toronto Auction and more, gracing the stage for the two-day event.

Joe Varkey, vice president of marketing and communications for lead sponsor CarProof, told Auto Remarketing Canada, “Thank you very much for organizing yet another incredible conference. The fact that this event just gets better each year is a testament to your skills.”

And attendees are already offering positive feedback as well as the desire to return for the 2014 event.

In a recent Twitter post, sponsor Boost Media Solutions tweeted, “ARCanada was amazing this year! Can’t wait until next year!”

And online wholesale company, SelectBidder tweeted, “Thanks ARCanada … well run conference. We'll be back next year. Cheers!”

But our work isn’t done here. Those who made it to this year’s conference will be receiving a full list of registered attendees and contact information as well as every slide presentation offered by this year’s speakers. Emails regarding these offerings will be going out in the next couple of weeks. We will keep you posted.

Also, for attendees wanting to take a look back at the event as well as though thinking of attending next year, we will be offering photos from the 2013 conference online. Stay tuned to Auto Remarketing Canada for more information as pictures from the April 22 and 23 event hit the Web.

Sarah Rubenoff can be reached at srubenoff@autoremarketing.com. Continue the conversation with Auto Remarketing Canada on LinkedIn and Twitter.