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Josh Linkner – Linkner will be delivering the opening keynote at this year's MDCE, focusing on the disruptive forces that are changing the way we do business. 2. Four tracks of education – We've got 16 educational sessions across four tracks covering service, marketing, sales and leadership. 3. The new path to ownership – Discover Boating will present new exclusive re- search on what first-time buyers are looking for. 4. Pre-conference workshops – Before the conference kicks off, there are 12 pre- conference workshops that offer a deep dive into topics from F&I to marketing. 5. Session recommendations – Not sure if a session is worth your time? Each session has a rating from beginner to advanced. 6. Expo hall – More than 100 leading boat builders, manufacturers, suppliers and ser- vice providers will be on the expo hall floor showing off their latest innovations. 7. Learning Lab – Back for its second year, the Learning Lab gives you one-on-one access to many of our most popular speakers. 8. Dealer-to-dealer roundtables – New this year, the roundtables will give dealers the chance to talk to other dealers about pressing topics. 9. Dealer Case Studies – Another addition to MDCE in 2016, the Dealer Case Studies showcase successful dealers and how they have developed and applied best practices. 10. Innovation spotlight – These short, 15-minute sessions give MDCE exhibitors an opportunity to showcase products, trends and more right on the show floor. 11. Sam Dantzler – One of MDCE's most popular speakers, Dantzler will be deliver- ing the closing keynote. 12. Seth Mattison – In his breakfast keynote on the final day of the conference, Mat- tison will deliver insights into managing change in the workplace. 13. Networking – We've got nine receptions, breaks and meals over the course of the show to make the most of your time. 14. MDCE app – The new MDCE app, available for your iPhone or Android device, is more robust with better opportunities for exhibitor engagement. 15. Top 100 – On December 8, Boating Industry will announce the Top 100, the best dealers in North America. Any dealer – even those not selected for the Top 100 – can pur- chase a ticket to attend. 16. Your competitors will be there – There will be hundreds of dealers there from all over North America. Make sure you keep your competitive advantage. 16 reasons to attend MDCE 2016