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Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry

Join us for our 70th seminar in Columbus, Indiana. The ACT Research team will provide the North America Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2024-2028. In addition, we will be hosting industry expert guests to discuss the current and future health of the industry to support your planning and budgeting.

February 21-22, 2024 || The Commons || Columbus, IN

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ABOUT

 

What: Since 1986, ACT Research has been the leader in commercial vehicle data, market analysis, and forecasting services, providing timely and vital information to the marketplace. As a benefit to subscribers, ACT Research holds two events per year to provide an opportunity for discussions, professional insights, and networking. 

 

The ACT Research team will provide the N.A. Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2024-2028. In addition, we will be hosting industry expert guests to discuss the current and future health of the industry to support your planning and budgeting.

 

Why Participate: Obtain valuable perspectives on the commercial vehicle (CV) and transportation industries from the organization renowned for its top-tier North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. ACT Research received the prestigious 2019 Lawrence R. Klein Blue Chip Award for our exceptional forecast accuracy.

 

Who Participates: Those joining us are industry trailblazers and decision-makers, including top management and C-Suite executives from their respective OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, new entrant OEMs, technology suppliers, and a variety of financial institutions.

 

What Others Say: "[ACT Seminar] is a can't miss...an incredible group of people across the industry; you have OEMs, tier 1s, fleets, start-ups, investment side, sell side. A great lineup of speakers and panels, something that you rarely get at conferences like this." -Robert Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, Spartan

 

When & Where: Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry will be held

February 21-22, 2024 at The Commons at 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201

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SPEAKERS

 

Guest Speakers:

Joe Vitiritto, CEO at PAM Transport

Marshall Franklin, CEO and CFO at Highway Transport

Mary Aufdemberg, General Manager, Product Strategy + Market Dev., at Daimler Trucks NA

Chris Kuehl, Managing Director at Armada Corporate Intelligence

Bill Kretsinger, Chairman and CEO at American Central Transport

Jeremy Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at Stoughton Trailers

Scott Adams, Senior Vice President - Global Products at Eaton

Dana Representative

Bendix Representative

and more to come...

 

ACT Research Speakers:

Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst

Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst

Tim Denoyer, Vice President & Senior Analyst

Jim Meil, Principal & Industry Analyst

Jennifer McNealy, Director, CV Market Research & Publications

David Teolis, Chief Economist

Ann Rundle, Vice President of Electrification & Autonomy

Lydia Vieth, Research Analyst, Electrification & Autonomy

 

AGENDA

 

 

S70 Agenda & Schedule of Events

VENUE

 

Twice a year we hold 2 seminars in the heart of our city's Arts & Entertainment District at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana!

300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201

Free public wifi: 

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Recommended Parking:

1) Jackson Street Garage - Public Parking (Across the street)

2) Mill Race Park (11 Minute Walk)

Reserve Your Stay: 

We recommend staying at The Hotel Indigo.

To make reservations choose one of the following:

  1. Call Hotel Indigo directly at 812-375-9100 and ask for the ACT Research Seminar group block rate
  2. Navigate to www.hotelindigo.com/columbusin and select book now, then more options.  Input ACT in the group block code to access your rate then click continue
  3. Or follow the link below to get exclusive rates

Hotel Indigo Booking Link - February 2024 ACT Research Block

*Note that it is rare to find an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi in our city. Please plan accordingly. 

The Commons

3 Networking Opportunities

Welcome Reception | Tuesday, February 20, 2024  | 6 PM

Networking Dinner | Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 6 PM

Final Day Lunch | Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 12:00 PM

 

Justin Walskey
“I was originally introduced to the ACT seminar as a professional development opportunity…[There’s] so much value from the information presented to the people I got to meet and the friends in the industry I was able to develop over the years…I’ve made a case at my company to attend every event.”
Justin Walskey, Sr. Commercial Operations Manager
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