RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has announced the date and location of its second annual Vision Conference, scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10-11, 2009, at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare.
"The AASA Vision Conference 2009 program will continue in the same format as our highly successful inaugural event in February and will be focused on top aftermarket industry issues from the supplier’s perspective," said Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA. "Based on member feedback from our Vision Conference 2008, our next event will be concentrated into one, information-packed day, allowing members to participate and gain the valuable insights from peers and industry leaders with minimal time away from their businesses."
AASA Vision Conference 2009, exclusive to AASA member companies, will kick-off with a Welcome Reception on the evening of Tuesday, March 10, following meetings of the AASA Board of Governors and AASA councils.
The program will begin on Wednesday morning, with keynote addresses by aftermarket retailers and distributors, best practice presentations by members and panel discussions of trends and challenges affecting automotive aftermarket suppliers.
Potential keynote topics include: Exploring New International Opportunities, Lessons Learned from a Global Automotive Supplier, How Washington Affects the Aftermarket Business Environment, Re-inventing to Stay on the Leading Edge, Telematics and other Technologies on the Horizon, Establishing a Strong Position with Customers and Services & Products – A Two-Prong Approach.
As in the 2008 event, participants will chose one of three "Vision Workgroup Sessions" to participate in roundtable discussions focused on key issues and initiatives for the association and its members.
Details about the AASA Vision 2009 Conference, including keynote speakers, panelists, Vision Workgroup Sessions and online registration, will be available soon at the Conference Web site: www.aasavision.org. The 2008 conference agenda currently is available at the site. AASA members can access the 2008 Vision presentations through the association’s members only Web site.
