Attend CAWA Leadership & Educational Forum Feb. 20-21 In Napa Valley

Attend CAWA Leadership & Educational Forum Feb. 20-21 In Napa Valley

Registration is now open for the CAWA Leadership & Educational Forum, a two-day meeting focusing on key presentations from industry experts who will share insights and critical thinking on contemporary topics that affect the automotive parts industry.

Registration is now open for the CAWA Leadership & Educational Forum, a two-day meeting focusing on key presentations from industry experts who will share insights and critical thinking on contemporary topics that affect the automotive parts industry.

The Forum will take place from 1:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to 2 p.m. PST on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa Valley, California.

The agendafor the event includes:

Wednesday – February 19, 2020 Pre-Event

Golf Outing:  Supporting the CAWA Political Action Fund (PAC)

8:30 a.m. Arrival at Course- Silverado Resort North Course (golf attire required) 

Thursday – February 20, 2020

• 12-1:30 p.m.- Executive Committee (Only) 

• 1:30-3 p.m.- Manufacturers Advisory Council

• 3-5 p.m.- Membership/Education Committee Meeting

• 3-5 p.m.- Public Affairs Committee Meeting

• 5-6 p.m.- YANG Regional Meet Up

• 6-7 p.m.- Cocktail Reception

• 7-9 p.m.- Dinner 

Friday – February 21, 2020 

• 9-11 a.m.- Board Meeting

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – General Session with Lunch & Guest Speakers

• “Oh This Industry We Call the Aftermarket – What Now”- John Washbish, president & CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc.

• “Collaboration on a Full Channel Level” – Rod Bayless, senior director, Industry Data Analytics, EPICOR

• “Digital Disruption, What Have We Found” – Paul McCarthy, president, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association

• “Association Business” – Rodney Pierini, CAWA president & CEO

• Adjournment

Click here to register for the event.

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