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Archive · 2026
The full 2026 program
As delivered at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX, May 13–15, 2026. Session pages, speakers and sponsors are all still linked.
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Day 1 — Wednesday
May 13, 20263:00 PM
5:30 PM
Networking
International Meet and Greet
Exhibit Hall
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Session
ACRA Board Meeting (Board Members Only)
PeopleSalon B
Track: People & Leadership
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Social
ICRS 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Gala Ballroom
Day 2 — Thursday
May 14, 20267:30 AM
7:00 PM
Networking
Registration Open
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7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Networking
Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Networking
First Timers' Orientation
Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM
9:05 AM
Session
Welcome to ICRS 2026!
Tech & AISalon B
Track: Technology & AI
9:05 AM
10:00 AM
Keynote
Opening Keynote: Pillars of Leadership That Withstand Volatility
PeopleGrand BallroomSponsored by
- Commander Kirk Lippold, U.S.S. ColeSpeaker
Track: People & Leadership
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
Networking
Networking Coffee Break
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10:15 AM
11:00 AM
Session
Sharky Laguana, ACRA ChairmanSpeakers, ACRA
Don Lefeve, ACRA President and CEOSpeakers, ACRA
Track: People & Leadership
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Session
Rental Car Industry Economic Overview
Fleet & OpsSalon B
Martin Romjue, ARN/ICRSModerator
John Healy, Northcoast ResearchSpeaker, Northcoast Research
Track: Fleet & Operations
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Networking
Exhibit Hall Open & Lunch
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3:00 PM
4:45 PM
Panel
Super Session: 3-Part AI Track
Tech & AISalon A
- Jade Kang, OrcarPresenter
- Future Car Renters: AI Creating New ExperiencesPresenter
Philipp Gauss, BoschPresenter, Robert Bosch LLC- Meet Jul-IA: The Agentic Tech Angel Who Does It AllPresenter
Track: Technology & AI
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Session
Global Car Rental Trends and Opportunities
GlobalSalon B
- Executive from RateGain / Rev AIPresenter
Track: Global & International
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Panel
International Track: ABLA + FENALOC = MORE
GlobalSalon ASponsored by
Paulo Miguel Jr, ABLAModerator, ABLA - Brazilian Car Rental Association- TBDPanelists
- International Track Sponsored byPanelists
- Green MotionPanelists
Track: Global & International
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
Networking
Networking Coffee Break
Exhibit HallSponsored by
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Session
Important Lessons For Car Rental From Consumer Lawsuits
Legal & RiskSalon B
Wesly Hurst, PosinelliPresenters, Polsinelli
Leslie Pujo, Plave KochPresenters, Plave Koch
Track: Legal, Risk & Insurance
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Session
International Track
GlobalSalon BSponsored by
Track: Global & International
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Networking
Exhibit Hall Open & Evening Reception
Exhibit HallSponsored by
Day 3 — Friday
May 15, 20267:30 AM
3:00 PM
Networking
Registration Open
Exhibit HallSponsored by
8:00 AM
9:30AM
Keynote
Breakfast & Closing Keynote
GrowthGrand Ballroom
Track: Growth, Pricing & Marketing
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Session
Deep Discounters
GrowthSalon B
- Mike DeLorenzo, NPI Auto GroupSpeaker
Track: Growth, Pricing & Marketing
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Session
AI Tools Ready For Car Rental
Tech & AISalon B
Roger Zakharia, FCAModerator, Fleet Consultant Association (FCAUS)- TBDPanelists
Track: Technology & AI
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Networking
Networking Coffee Break
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10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Session
- TBDSpeakers
Track: Fleet & Operations
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Session
Elena CiccotelliModerator, The EVs for Everyone Podcast
Track: Growth, Pricing & Marketing
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
Networking
Exhibit Hall Open & Lunch
Exhibit Hall
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Session
Concurrent Session
GrowthSalon B
Track: Growth, Pricing & Marketing
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Networking
Networking Coffee Break
Exhibit HallSponsored by
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Keynote
Closing Keynote: Race to the Bottom or Road to Recovery? Rethinking the Future of Car Rental
Tech & AIGrand BallroomSponsored by Robert Bosch
Richard Lowden, Green Motion International and U-Save Car & Truck RentalSpeaker, Green Motion & U-Save International
Track: Technology & AI
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