The Gabelli Funds investment team is marking a milestone with its 50th Annual Automotive Symposium, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, November 2-3, 2026. The event will unfold at the upscale Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be streamed live for participants who cannot attend in person.
Designed for institutional investors, the symposium assembles senior executives from a cross-section of the automotive value chain. From original equipment manufacturers to aftermarket parts distributors, each presenter will share insights on market dynamics, emerging technologies, and the financial fundamentals shaping the industry’s future.
Full agenda and featured speakers
All sessions are listed in Pacific Time. Times and participants are subject to change, and a handful of presentations will be delivered virtually, as indicated by an asterisk.
Monday, November 2
11:00 AM – Opening remarks by the Gabelli Auto Team set the tone for the day’s discussions. The lineup then moved to Garrett Motion Inc. (NASDAQ: GTX) at 11:20 AM, followed by Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)* at 11:50 AM. After a brief lunch break (12:20-12:30 PM), the agenda continued with Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), and Phinia, Inc. (NYSE: PHIN) in the early afternoon.
The afternoon session featured the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) at 2:00 PM, then Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) at 3:00 PM, and Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA, RUSHB) at 3:30 PM. The day concluded with a presentation from Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPAA) at 4:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 3
The second day opened early, with the Gabelli Auto Team speaking again at 7:50 AM. The morning program included STRATTEC Security Corporation (NASDAQ: STRT) at 8:00 AM, MP Materials Corporation (NYSE: MP) at 8:30 AM, and Experian plc (LSE: EXPN) at 9:00 AM.
Continuing after a short intermission, the schedule featured Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP) at 10:00 AM, Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) at 10:30 AM, Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DORM) at 11:00 AM, and AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) at 11:30 AM. A lunch break followed at noon.
Post-lunch sessions began with a private discussion led by John Murphy of Murphy Automotive Partners at 12:15 PM. The final block of the symposium showcased Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) at 1:00 PM, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORLY) at 1:30 PM, and Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) at 2:00 PM.
Key topics and strategic insights
Beyond the company-specific updates, the symposium will explore tariff impacts, vehicle affordability, and the growing complexity of modern cars. Panels will also address the shift toward autonomous driving technologies, the resilience of the aftermarket sector, and the broader economic forces influencing the automotive supply chain.
Gabelli’s research team has issued a preview called “Fabulous at Fifty,” which reflects on five decades of symposium history while highlighting the pivotal issues confronting the industry in 2026.
How to participate
Investors interested in attending can register through the provided link or scan the QR code on the official invitation. The event will be accessible via webcast for remote participants, and one-on-one meetings can be arranged by contacting Miles McQuillen at mmcquillen@ or calling 914-921-5112.
Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc.
