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PR & News Digital Dealer - Is it Back?

Yeah insane. $3500 a ticket to go stare across the hall at vendors with nothing to do? insane. Wees and Raines Hackathon is literally the only thing there of value and I'd rather pay for Wees and Raines to do an in person training literally anywhere else as a matter of principal. Even if it cost 10X the price of these ridiculous industry tickets. Shameful.
 

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Dealers and vendors debate whether Digital Dealer 2026 in Detroit is worth attending, with the consensus leaning skeptical due to a historically vendor-heavy ratio, declining session value, and a $3,500 ticket price with no early-bird discount. The one bright spot repeatedly cited is Brent Wees' AI Hackathon, which several attendees called the only compelling reason to go. Despite the criticism, at least one vendor confirmed booking a booth, suggesting the event still draws participation even from those with reservations.

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