The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has finalized the speaker lineup for its ToolTech 2014, which takes place April 28 through May 1 in Sonoma, Calif.
The “Connected Shop” has been evolving for almost two decades, with North American and European standards defining how shop management systems, information systems and diagnostic tools can share information in a seamless environment. What do these “connected” strategies mean as the Connected Car becomes more pervasive in the car parc? ToolTech 2014 will explore the connected shop, both dealership and aftermarket, and how they will interact with the connected vehicle. ETI has established a powerful lineup of panel discussions and speakers from OE and aftermarket companies participating in these “connected” environments – so that the automotive service network is equipped to take advantage of these new technologies to provide the services customers expect.
Keynote Speaker
Monday 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Integrating Digital and Social Media into your Mix
Suse Barnes – President and Digital Marketing Consultant – Susby Internet Solutions
OEM Panel – Question and Answer Session with the Automakers
Tuesday 9-10:30 a.m.
Panelists: Bob Stewart, Aftermarket Service Support and Brand Protection, GM; Wes Arnold, Assistant Manager, Special Tools/Tool and Equipment Program, Honda; Tom Wall, Technical Information and Diagnostics Manager, Toyota; Jim VonEhr, Manager, Technical Information and Serviceability, Nissan; Nathan Knight, Regulatory Affairs Engineer, Porsche; Kurt Immekus, Service Publications Regulatory Specialist, Volkswagen; Dennis Blough, Director Marine and Auto Service – Division Head, Suzuki
Shop Owner/Technician Perspective Panel
Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panelists: Richard Kahn, Owner, Earth In Upheaval; Harry Dhaliwal, Owner, Drive Rite Automotive; Scott Andrews, Owner, Pacific Rim Automotive; Ray Paoletti, Owner, Personalized Auto Care; Jason Smith, Technician, Dana Point Auto Service; Aaron Christaldi, Technician, Paul’s Japanese Auto Repair
Connected Vehicle Session – Data and Information Access
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Vehicle Data Ownership
Presenters:
Stephen Finnegan – Manager, Government and Community Affairs, Automobile Club of Southern California; Greg Brannon- Director, Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations – AAA National Office
Safe and Secure Access to Vehicle Data (The Vehicle Station Gateway)
Presenter: Greg Potter – Global Director – Business Development and Product Management – DG Technologies
Access to Vehicle Manufacturer Training Materials
Presenters:
Mark Warren – Trainer – WORLDPAC Technical Training Program; Rob Morrell – Director – WORLDPAC Training Institute
Question and Answer Session on Technology Integration and National Accounts
Thursday 9-10:30 a.m.
Panelists:
George Hoffman, Manager Automotive Assets, Sears Automotive; Martin Corbett, Director, Property Management Purchasing and Service Equipment, Pep Boys
Panel Discussion on Collision Service Procedures
Thursday 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panelists:
Kelly Logan, Project Manager–Body Repair Program, Tesla Motors; Dan Risley, President, ASA; Steve Marks, Industry Technical Support Manager, I-CAR
For more information on the speakers and subjects that will be presented at ToolTech 2014, click here.
