The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), recently added a new session, Future Aftermarket Technology, for the 8th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) conference.
Industry experts Joe Plomin of Meritor, Mike Roeth of NACFE, Gio Sordoni of XOS and session leader Brian Daugherty of MEMA are slated to discuss emerging technologies and their impact on suppliers in the aftermarket channel. From vehicle electrification and automation to cyber security, the Future Aftermarket Technology panel will cover the current and future impacts on service and aftermarket parts providers. Additional HDAD sessions will feature individual presenters and executive panel discussions with primary topics that include:
- The Real-World View: A Global Perspective
- Trade Policy & Impacts on the Aftermarket
- The Global Aftermarket Overview
- Aftermarket Industry Economy & Outlook
- The Blurring Lines of Aftermarket Distribution
- Parts & Service: The Fleets’ Perspective
HDAD will be held from 7 am to 5 pm Jan 27 in the Texas Ballroom at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Conference Center in Grapevine TX. The conference is co-presented by HDMA and MacKay & Company, and will immediately precede Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2020.
Conference registration now is open, with early bird registration extended until 11:59 pm on Jan 10. Registration is intended to facilitate networking with industry peers and will include digital presentation materials, breakfast, breaks, a networking luncheon and the HDAW 2020 All-Industry Reception. Those planning to attend are encouraged to arrive on Jan 26 to prepare for the conference’s start time of 7 am Monday, Jan 27.
For more information about HDAD 2020 and to register, visit hdma.org.