CIECA announced its agenda and speakers for the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference, to be held Sept. 13-14 in St. Louis/St. Charles, MO.
In addition to a line-up of top industry speakers, there will be networking opportunities, a gifting ceremony by the National Auto Body Council® (NABC) as part of its NABC Recycled Rides® program, CIECA’s open annual meeting and a tour of Hunter Engineering.
This year’s theme is "CIECA Next Gen: Evolving to Meet the Needs of the Collision Industry." All industry stakeholders, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend.
Speakers include:
- EVs Trends: Mark Allen, Audi of America; Frank Phillips, Rivian; and Jake Rodenroth, Lucid Motors
- Industry Updates: Greg Horn, Parts Trader; Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International; and Pete Tagliapietra, DataTouch
- The Digital Journey: Michael Anderson, Guidewire; Andy Boyd, 3M; James Palmer, Innovation Group; and Ryan Taylor, AMP Bureau
- Emerging Technologies including 3D printing, AI and Blockchain: Bill Brower, Solera; Greg Peeters, Car ADAS; Jonathan Pyle, Dents.co; Patrick Schmid, the Institutes; and Jason Verlen, CCC Intelligent Solutions
- Technical Updates: Mike Hastings, Car-Part.com; Andy Bober, Entegral; and Dan Webster, Mitchell International
“With ADAS and autonomous features growing with every model year and new EV models expected from nearly every major manufacturer, technology is at the forefront of automobile design and the driving experience,” said Paul Barry, CIECA’s executive director. “All of this technology translates into data, and new repair methods, supply chains and repair procedures.”
“The CIECA CONNEX conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with leaders from some of the most influential companies in the industry,” said Phil Martinez, CIECA’s chairman of the Board of Trustees. “We encourage all industry segments to join us for two days of presentations and discussions about emerging technologies, how they impact the collision industry and what CIECA is doing to prepare for the rapidly-changing business environment.”
Conference attendees are eligible to receive credit toward a professional designation from the Automotive Management Institute (AMi).
This year’s Gold sponsors include Enterprise, IAA and Solera. Silver sponsors include Allstate, Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), BASF, Car-Part.com, Claim Genius, Comsearch, Mitchell International, Nexysis and United Recyclers Group (URG). Media Matters-Collision Repair Magazine is a media sponsor of the event.
The day prior to the conference, NABC will be holding the Boone Valley Golf Club Fundraiser in Augusta, MO.
“We hope CIECA conference attendees will be able attend and help us continue our mission to develop, implement and promote community-based initiatives that exemplify the professionalism and integrity of the collision repair industry,” said Bill Garoutte, president and CEO of NABC and the master of ceremonies at the conference.
For more information about CIECA CONNEX, including the agenda, click here.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Early-bird registration and discounted room rates at the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis St. Charles are available until Aug. 14.
Source: CIECA
