MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Previews Aftermarket Technology Conference

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Previews Aftermarket Technology Conference

Returning this year will be the second-annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge where startups will pitch their technologies to a panel of venture capital experts as well as conference attendees who can then vote for their favorite startup pitch in real-time.

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the 2024 Aftermarket Technology Conference will take place October 13-15, 2024, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. This is the “premier technology event in the North American aftermarket, providing a pivotal platform for showcasing the most critical and emerging technologies influencing the industry,” according to MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.

This year’s conference will kick off with the popular Classy Llama Golf Outing on Sunday, October 13, and will close with the Aftermarket Technology Conference Celebration on the evening of October 15.

Conference highlights include:

-Future-focused presentations from subject matter experts and live technology demonstrations.

-Key technologies such as e-commerce, EV charging, data analytics, AR/VR, blockchain, AI, remote diagnostics, digital marketing, ADAS, product information management, and more will be highlighted.

Returning this year will be the second-annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge where startups will pitch their technologies to a panel of venture capital experts as well as conference attendees who can then vote for their favorite startup pitch in real-time. The Business Technology Council’s Aftermarket Technology Innovation Award and Think Tank Awards will also be presented.

“Each year, the Aftermarket Technology Conference is the forum for meaningful exchanges and advancements in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors,” said Chris Gardner, senior vice president of programs & technology at MEMA. “We are proud to facilitate this important event and celebrate the innovations that are driving our industry forward.”

Automotive professionals with responsibilities in information technology, service provision, e-commerce, EDI, network and cybersecurity, data and content management, catalog and online retailing, vehicle technology, analytics, AI, ADAS, electrification, telematics, and engineering are encouraged to attend, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers said.

For more information and to secure your registration, visit MEMATech.org.

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