LAS VEGAS – Heavy Duty Dialogue ’08 will continue the event’s tradition of offering a stellar line-up of analysts and industry experts forecasting the future of the global commercial vehicle industry, according to show organizers. HD Dialogue ’08 will take place Jan. 21, 2008 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
Topics and speakers include:
* Thomas P.M. Barnett, Ph.D., a noted author, consultant, strategist and partner with Enterra Solutions will discuss "The Global Strategic Market;"
* Martin Regalia, Ph.D., vice president and chief economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce – "Economic Forecast and Trends;"
* Barb Murphy, marketing expert with Weyforth-Haas Marketing, moderator of the panel discussion "Global Branding Trends, Challenges and Possible Solutions." Panelists include:
* Mike Brown, YRC, World Wide
* Randall Rozin, DowCorning
* Dee Kapur, president of International Truck – Keynote Luncheon Address;
* Nicole Nason, administrator, NHTSA (invited) – NHTSA and Vehicle Safety Related Products: "How is the Industry Doing?;"
* Jim Mele and Wendy Leavitt, Fleet Owner magazine will moderate, "The Commercial Vehicle Industry Outlook: What Will Drive the Business in the Future?," a panel discussion of the drivers of the five-year forecast for the heavy duty industry featuring:
* Stu MacKay of MacKay and Co.
* Kenny Vieth of ACT Research
* Martin Labbe of ML Labbe and Assoc.
* Chris Brady of CMVC
* Derek Kaufman, president and CEO of C3 Network – "The Future of Industry and an Overview of HD Dialogue ’08"
Early-bird registration for HD Dialogue (prior to Friday, Nov. 1) is $595 for HDMA, AASA and OESA (MEMA) members, $695 for non-members. Registration includes the full conference, breakfast, refreshment breaks, a luncheon and a post-conference reception. After Nov. 1, registration increases to $695 for members, $795 for non-members. Register early for savings.
Contact Mark Iasiello at HDMA for more information, 919-406-8823 or [email protected], or visit the HDMA website: www.hdma.org.
