General Sessions/Events

First-Timers Event

Sunday, March 1 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm

If this is your first CD/NLA event, we’ll help you navigate the show for your best ROI. Meet your fellow newcomers while being paired with experienced industry professionals who can offer guidance on sessions, networking, making a good first impression, and maximizing the overall show experience. Many long-term business relationships—and friendships—begin right here.

NLA Annual Membership Meeting

Monday, March 2 • 10:00am - 11:15am

Rob Alexander
Brett Barneholtz
Jeff Nykios

The NLA Annual Membership Meeting returns to the CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas with key updates on the association’s financials, strategic initiatives, and what’s ahead for the year. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how the NLA continues to support and advocate for the chauffeured transportation industry. This year also features a special in-depth conversation, Unscripted and Unfiltered, bringing together industry veterans Robert Alexander, Brett Barenholtz, and Jeff Nyikos for a candid discussion on the industry’s most timely topics and real-world challenges. With honest insights and fresh perspectives, this session promises to be one of the most talked-about moments of the show.

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Women in the Industry Luncheon

Monday, March 2 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The NLA/CD Women’s Leadership Council invites the ladies of the industry to come together for connection and conversation at this year’s luncheon. For the first time, the council will present the Impact Award, honoring the legacy of Barbara Chirico, a trailblazer and mentor who helped shape the industry. Join fellow attendees to celebrate leadership, impact, and the power of community in a welcoming networking environment.

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International Meet & Greet

Monday, March 2 • 5:30pm -7:00pm

With global operators from around the world gathering at the Vegas Show each year, there’s no better place to build meaningful relationships that transcend borders. Increase your business by connecting with our vibrant international community in a relaxed, welcoming setting while expanding your peer network across the globe. There’s no doubt that we’re a worldwide industry, so as your clients continue to travel internationally, these connections may prove invaluable when you least expect it.

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Chauffeur Driven's Legends & Origin Stories

Tuesday, March 3 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Introducing Chauffeur Driven’s Legends & Origin Stories, a special one-on-one interview offering a rare, candid look at the people who helped shape the chauffeured transportation industry. In this inaugural session, Dawson Rutter—founder and CEO of Commonwealth Worldwide, industry pioneer, and Chauffeur Driven Hall of Fame inductee—shares the personal stories behind his extraordinary career with CD President Chris Weiss. Known as a phenomenal storyteller and one of the most respected leaders in the business, Rutter will reflect on his journey from taxi driver to building one of the industry’s most iconic brands, along with the lessons, challenges, and memorable moments along the way. Equal parts insightful and entertaining, this conversation goes beyond business advice to reveal the human side of a true industry legend.