# eSTART Coalition Hosts Modernization Forum in Nashville

The Electronic Secure Title and Registration Transformation (eSTART) Coalition is convening the 2026 eSTART Modernization Forum on October 20-21, 2026, at The Westin Nashville in Tennessee. This event brings together government procurement officials, state motor vehicle administrators, automotive industry leaders, and technology providers to discuss and advance modernization efforts in vehicle title and registration processes. The forum emphasizes digital transformation initiatives including electronic titling, DMV modernization, and potential updates to federal electronic signature laws, offering a platform for stakeholders to engage on policy, technology solutions, and compliance challenges.

- The forum presents procurement professionals with insights into upcoming modernization requirements and potential contract opportunities related to vehicle title and registration systems.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage this event to network with state officials and technology providers shaping digital DMV services and electronic records management.
- Companies specializing in electronic signature technologies and digital records should consider aligning offerings with evolving federal and state modernization efforts highlighted at the forum.
- Engagement at this event may inform strategic planning for future solicitations and collaborative initiatives in DMV digital transformation projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Electronic Secure Title and Registration Transformation Coalition (eSTART)
- Electronic Signature & Records Association (ESRA)
- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
- South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association

### Vendors
- Carvana (Industry leader and policy advocate)
- IAA (Salvage and wholesale vehicle auction operator)
- OPENLANE (Salvage and wholesale vehicle auction operator)

### Key Quotes
> Whether you’re shaping policy, building technology, or navigating compliance, this is the place to connect with the people driving electronic signatures and records forward.
> — Derek Leffert, Executive Director of ESRA

### Sources
- [eSTART Coalition to Convene Stakeholders at 2026 Modernization Forum](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922800142/en/eSTART-Coalition-to-Convene-Stakeholders-at-2026-Modernization-Forum) - businesswire.com