PAST EVENTS
Automotive Ventures is committed to providing investors and entrepreneurs with the platform they need to succeed - from competitions that showcase up-and-coming automotive technology companies, to the world's first-ever NAVIcon Conference created specifically for automotive technology investors and entrepreneurs.
Global Online Marketplaces Summit 2022
June 8 - 10, 2022
This conference brought together C-Level leaders from online marketplaces around the world to discuss the key issues facing their businesses.
Over the course of 3 days, attendees heard presentations from 30+ speakers, attended social events and networked with 250+ C-Level leaders from around the world.
This conference was brought to you by the teams at OnlineMarketplaces.com, Property Portal Watch, the AIM Group, and Rising Media. Combined, they have held over 50 conferences during the last 12 years.
Reuters Automotive Retail 2022
June 1 - 2, 2022
The Reuters Automotive Retail 2022 Conference united OEMs and dealerships to create a personalized retail experience for the evolved car buyer. It’s time to embrace change and move into a future where the car-buying experience is digital-first, personalized and customer-centric. Let’s rethink the role of the dealership and ensure we’re ready for this seismic shift.

Shell Startup Showdown, Powered by Automotive Ventures
February 15 - March 29, 2022
Six early-stage automotive technology companies that are innovating in the areas of mobility, customer experience, net-zero emissions and new energies competed for the top title in the Shell Startup Showdown, powered by Automotive Ventures. The winner receives a $35,000 grant, and the second place finalist receives a $15,000 grant. This exciting competition included companies from around the globe! So, who won?


Automotive Ventures Event at TopGolf / NADA 2022
March 11, 2022
Our DealerFund is here, and to celebrate, Automotive Ventures hosted an exciting event at TopGolf during the National Automobile Dealers Association Show in Las Vegas on March 11, 2022. It was great to be back at this very important auto industry show, and even better to see everyone in-person.
National Auto Venture & Investor's Conference (NAVIcon)
November 18, 2021
There has never been a conference dedicated to automotive technology investors and entrepreneurs, until now. The world's first-ever NAVIcon event in 2021 featured some of the most innovative entrepreneurs in the auto tech landscape, including those who competed for the coveted NAVIcon Cup.
AutoTech's Got Talent Competition
August 8 - October 10, 2021
Ten early-stage automotive technology companies battled it out over 10 weeks to clinch a $100,000 investment offer from Automotive Ventures. The judges' panel, consisting of automotive industry veterans Andrew Iorgulescu, Hal Logan, and Kelly Price voted...and so did the audience. Who won?