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Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry
Join us for our 72nd seminar in Columbus, Indiana. The ACT Research team will provide the North America Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2025-2028. 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 19-20, 2025 || The Commons || Columbus, IN
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 2025-2028. 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 19-20, 2025 at The Commons at 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201
REGISTER HERE
Guest Speakers:
Warren Auwae, Senior Vice President of Global Remarketing - Velocity Vehicle Group
Mark Brakeall, Director Marketing, Dealer Operations & Connected Vehicle - Hino Trucks
Corey Eisen, Vice President - TEN Cool
Randy Flanagan, VP, Sales - Trailer - SAF Holland
Mark Hall, General Manager - Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer
Jon Horvath, Director, Economics and Market Dynamics - C.H. Robinson
Josh Sluder, Director of Dealer Development - Integrity Truck Sales, LLC.
Mike Zimm, Senior Industry Analyst - BMO Transportation Finance
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 Analysis
Jennifer McNealy, Director, Research Analysis and Publications
David Teolis, Chief Economist
Ann Rundle, Vice President of Electrification & Autonomy
Lydia Vieth, Research Analyst, Electrification & Autonomy
Carter Vieth, Research Analyst
Will you be in town early? Join us for pizza, beer, and great conversations!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 || 6:00 - 9:00 PM || ZwanzigZ Production Brewery - 315 12th St, Columbus, IN 47201
All sessions will be held at The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 unless noted otherwise.
DAY 1 SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mexico Workshop
*Exclusive workshop ONLY for companies who purchased the Mexican Trailer report12:00 PM
WELCOME/REGISTRATION
1:00 PM
OEM Panel
- Mark Brakeall, Director Marketing, Dealer Operations & Connected Vehicle - Hino Trucks
- Coming soon
- Coming soon
- Moderator: Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research
2:30 PM
Dealer Panel
- Warren Auwae, Senior Vice President of Global Remarketing - Velocity Vehicle Group
- Josh Sluder, Director of Dealer Development - Integrity Truck Sales, LLC.
- Coming soon
- Moderator: Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst - ACT Research
4:00 PM
Regulations & Emerging Tech Panel
- Coming soon
- Coming soon
- Coming soon
- Moderator: Lydia Vieth, Research Analyst, Electrification & Autonomy - ACT Research
5:00 PM
Closing Thoughts
6:00 PM
NETWORKING DINNER
- ACT Research Office - 4440 Middle Rd., Columbus, IN 47203
DAY 2 SESSIONS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:30 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
8:00 AM
Economic Panel
- Jon Horvath, Director, Economics and Market Dynamics - C.H. Robinson
- Mike Zimm, Senior Industry Analyst - BMO Transportation Finance
- David Teolis, Chief Economist - ACT Research
9:45 AM
Freight, Class 8 & Trailer Market Update & Forecasts
- Tim Denoyer, Vice President & Senior Analyst, ACT Research
- Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst, ACT Research
- Jennifer McNealy, Director, Research Analysis and Publications
- Carter Vieth, Research Analyst, ACT Research
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Used Truck Market Update
- Coming soon
- Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst, ACT Research
2:00 PM
Trailer Panel
- Corey Eisen, Vice President - TEN Cool
- Randy Flanagan, VP, Sales - Trailer - SAF Holland
- Mark Hall, General Manager - Stoops Freightliner - Quality Trailer
- Moderator: Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research
3:15 PM
Medium Duty Market Update
- Coming soon
- Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst, ACT Research
4:00 PM
Closing Thoughts
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:
Coc public
Recommended Parking:
1) Parking lot at 4th & Brown Street next to Hotel Indigo - Public Parking (2-minute walk). On Google Maps, it’s labeled "Cummins SEARS Parking Lot - Private," but it is now a public parking lot.
2) Jackson Street Garage - Public Parking (Across the street)
Reserve Your Stay:
Hotel Indigo Columbus - 400 Brown St | Columbus, Indiana | 47201
Holiday Inn Columbus - 2485 W Jonathan Moore Pike | Columbus, Indiana | 47201
*Note that it is rare to find an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi in our city. Please plan accordingly.
“This is my fifth [seminar]. I haven’t missed one yet, after taking on this role. I really enjoy coming here, not just for the data piece of it, but it’s really [about] meeting the people. Being able to meet other people within the industry, and form relationships and networking connections that will help broaden my perspective of the market is probably the most valuable part about [attending ACT’s seminars].Tim Eimermann, Market Insights Leader
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