New Motor Vehicle Board Industry Roundtable

Ideas to Impact. The Power of Collaboration

April 8, 2026 | 8:30 to 3:00 PT

California Natural Resources Agency
Floor 2, Room 221 A C
715 P St. Sacramento, CA 95814

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Toks Omishakin

Toks Omishakin

Secretary, California State Transportation Agency

Save the Date

We cordially invite you to the California New Motor Vehicle Board's Industry Roundtable. This event will bring together state agencies and departments, law firms specializing in new motor vehicle franchise law, California new motor vehicle dealers, new motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, and community organizations for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

The day will include highlights on the California Transportation Agency's Core Four priorities of Safety, Equity, Climate Action, and Economic Prosperity, and their relation to the Board's goals and impact on industry.

Morning Sessions

Pathways to Prosperity

As the automotive industry rapidly evolves- with advancements in EV technology, diagnostics, and smart systems- the demand for highly skilled technicians continues to grow. This panel explores the importance of introducing students to automotive technology early in their education and creating clear pathways to the profession.

Spotlight on Safety

Highlights from the tremendous progress we've made in California with the National Safety Council's Check to Protect vehicle safety recall program through diverse partnerships and thoughtful collaboration.

California's Zero Emission Vehicle Transition

The accelerated shift towards zero-emission vehicles presents opportunities and challenges for the industry, communities, and policymakers. This panel explores navigating this landscape through coordinated planning, and most importantly, cross-sector collaboration.

Afternoon Session

Meet the Regulation Experts

Engage in discussions with Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Automotive Repair and California Air Resources Board on laws, rules and regulations, and programs that apply to new and used vehicle dealers, brokers, dismantlers, registrations services, vehicle verifiers, and other vehicle-related businesses; clean truck and diesel programs, compliance, funding, and initiatives. Please share your questions here: https://forms.office.com/g/J8R6djjSSy.

Hosted by members of the New Motor Vehicle Board

Please note. Lunch is from noon-1:00. Attendees will be provided with a list of nearby eateries for lunch on their own. Schedule is subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding. Photos will be taken during the event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and possibly featured in event highlights.

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