HDAW Unveils 2022 Education Lineup
Workshops to feature key industry leaders focusing on telematics, supply chain, and employment recruitment and retention
MOKENA, IL – (Trailer Technician)—Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW)—the largest North American gathering of heavy duty aftermarket professionals in the industry—today announced the educational themes that will be covered during HDAW ’22, taking place in-person January 24-27, 2022, at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. During the educational workshops on Tuesday, January 25, attendees will hear from industry leaders and experts who will provide insights into pressing topics impacting today’s aftermarket professionals: telematics and next gen trucks, supply chain challenges and solutions, and employment recruitment and retention.
“Each year, the HDAW organizers carefully select an education program and speaker lineup that delivers the knowledge, solutions and innovations needed to address and overcome current challenges,” stated Bill Nolan, president at PBS Truck Parts and the distributor chair for the 2022 event. “Our attendees are strong, resilient and innovative, and these workshops are designed to drive success as they navigate today’s aftermarket landscape by taking a close look at next generation technology, supply chain issues, and workforce trends.”
HDAW ’22 will provide the most comprehensive education sessions to ensure aftermarket vehicle part manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers stay ahead of the curve with forward-looking insights from today’s most notable industry leaders and experts. This year’s educational workshops will include:
Paving the Way: How the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Can Profit from Telematics & Predictive Maintenance
Speakers: Sandeep Kar, Chief Strategy Officer, Noregon; Ben Johnson, Director, Product Management, Mitchell 1; Nick Forte, Director of Maintenance, Hirschbach Motor Lines; Justin Garver, FleetPulse Sales Manager, Great Dane; Jason Morgan, Content Director, Fleet Equipment (moderator)
Conversations That Matter: How is our Industry Adapting to Supply Chain Challenges?
Speakers: Doug Dole, General Manager, Aftermarket Product Strategy, Meritor; Cliff Hovis, President, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.; Mike McDonald, Director of Maintenance, Benore Logistics; Mark Hazel, Associate Director, Commercial Vehicle Reporting, IHS Markit (moderator)
Upping Your Retention & Recruitment Game in These Changing Times
Speaker: Tony Lee, Vice President, Editorial, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The program lineup will also feature a Fireside Chat with Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles & Tom Gazsi, Deputy Director & Chief of Police for the Port of Los Angeles in a candid conversation on what’s going on at the Port of Los Angeles as well as what to expect in the year ahead.
“In addition to our tailored education workshops, we are pleased to bring back the popular Distributor Product Sales Training right to the show floor,” said David McCleave, director of marketing and aftermarket at Hendrickson, and the supplier chair for HDAW ’22. “Here, attendees—including counter crews, parts experts and service technicians—can join participating exhibitor suppliers as they deep dive into their specific products and services and discuss how new products can fit into the mix or replace current orders.”
This year, the Product Sales Training will take place Wednesday, January 26, 2022, right on the product expo floor. During the four-hour event, attendees can visit exhibiting supplier’s booths or the HDAW Product Training Theater to hear exhibitors make new product announcements, highlight the value of their solutions, explain product benefits, and answer specific questions for each customer’s unique situation.
HDAW ’22 will host heavy-duty aftermarket professionals for four days of educational workshops, one-on-one business meetings, a Service Opportunities Learning Day (SOLD!), product training, valuable networking opportunities with top industry executives of all major heavy-duty suppliers, and a product expo that offers an exclusive view of the latest products in the heavy-duty aftermarket. The theme for HDAW ’22 is “Strong Like You,” which signifies the industry’s resilience throughout the pandemic.
HDAW ’22 conference organizers are committed to holding a live, in-person event and will follow CDC, state and local guidelines to deliver a safe experience for all attendees, exhibitors and event staff. For more information about onsite health and safety, click here.
Registration for HDAW ‘22 is now open. Visit www.hdaw.org for more information.
About HDAW:
HDAW is a business-to-business, executive conference presented by a joint operating committee of industry leaders from 12 distinguished industry associations: American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists (ACOFAS), Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Auto Care Association/ HDDA, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), HDA-Truck Pride, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), APRA’s Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG), International Truck Parts Association (ITPA), Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association (SSA), and VIPAR Heavy Duty.