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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:
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
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
12:00 PM
WELCOME/REGISTRATION
1:00 PM
OEM Panel
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- Moderator: Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research
2:30 PM
Dealer Panel
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- Moderator: Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst - ACT Research
4:00 PM
Regulations & Emerging Tech Panel
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- 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.
“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
SAF Holland