2018 Agenda
Updated: 8/18/17 - Subject To Change

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament – Celebration Golf Club (more)
       Buses will load at 10:30 a.m. at Coronado Springs
       Buses will leave the golf course at 5:30 p.m.
♦ Sponsored by Peterson Manufacturing Co.​
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.    
Young Professionals Reception (more) 
​        • Room: Monterrey 2 & 3
♦ Sponsored by Baril Coatings

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
​Registration
     • Room: South Registration Center
♦ Welcome Kiosk Sponsored by KampCo Steel Products and KampCo Services of Georgia
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. - Workshop Session One
Lean for Trailer Manufacturing (more)
     • Room: Fiesta 3 & 4
​♦ Sponsored by Lippert Components
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Technical Session Forum One
     • Room: Fiesta 5
◘ 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Trailer Dynamics (more)
◘ 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Production Pay: Making Money on Both Sides of the Fence (more)
​♦ Sponsored by Redneck Trailer Supplies
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
​Trailer Industry Update Luncheon
     • Room: Fiesta 6
♦ Sponsored by RSM US
Noon – 6:00 p.m.  
​Exhibitor Move-In
     • Room: Veracruz B & C
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  - Workshop Session Two:
◘ From Manufacturing to Accounting: How to Maximize ROI (more)
     • Room: Fiesta 1 & 2​ 
​◘ R&D Tax Credits: Benefits Manufacturers (more)
     • Room: Fiesta 3 & 4
♦ Sponsored by Lippert Components
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Technical Forum Session Two:
A Comparison of Cargo Trailer Assembly Methods (more)
     • Room: Fiesta 5
♦ Sponsored by Redneck Trailer Supplies
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Speed Networking (more)
     • Room: Coronado L
♦ Sponsored by H.S.I. Tire / Duratek Comp.
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Newcomer Orientation
     • Room: Fiesta 3 & 4
​♦ Sponsored by Kenda Tire/Americana Division
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Newcomer Reception
     • Room: Fiesta 3 & 4
​♦ Sponsored by Kenda Tire/Americana Division
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
President’s Reception
     • Room: Fiesta 6
​​♦ Sponsored by Dexter Axle

Thursday, February 16, 2017

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
​Registration
     • Room: South Registration Center
♦ Welcome Kiosk Sponsored by KampCo Steel Products and KampCo Services of Georgia
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. 
Networking Breakfast
     • Room: Fiesta 6
♦ Sponsored by PPG Refinish
7:30 a.m. – Noon
Exhibitor Move-In
     • Room: Veracruz B & C
Technical Forum Session Three:
  • Room: Fiesta 5
◘ 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. -  Trends in Vehicle Safety Technology (more)
◘ 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. - EWR Update (more)
♦ Sponsored by Redneck Trailer Supplies
9:15 – 9:30 a.m. 
Coffee Break
     • ​Room: Fiesta 5 & 6 Lobby
♦ Sponsored by Axalta Coatings
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.  - Workshop Session Three:
Attracting the Best Millennials (more)
     • Room: Fiesta 3 & 4
♦ Sponsored by Lippert Components
11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon
​     • Room: Fiesta 6 
◘ 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. - ​Lunch Served
◘ 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Membership Meeting & Awards ​
◘ 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. - ​Keynote Speaker  (more)
♦ Sponsored by Optronics, Inc.
1:30 – 6:00 p.m. 
Trade Show
     • Room: Veracruz B & C
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Trade Show Reception
     • Room: Veracruz B & C
♦ Sponsored by LaVanture Products and TrailStar

Friday, February 17, 2017

8:00 a.m. – Noon
Registration
​     • Room: South Registration Counter
♦ Welcome Kiosk Sponsored by KampCo Steel Products and KampCo Services of Georgia
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Trade Show
     • Room: Veracruz B & C​     

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
​     • Room: Veracruz B & C​    
♦ Sponsored by BB&T Insurance
♦ Beverages sponsored by Dexter Axle 

​10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Door Prizes (must be present to win)
​     • Room: Veracruz B & C​     
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-Out
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
American Adventure Rotunda at Epcot (more)
​     • Meet at the South Registration Counter
♦ ​Sponsored by The Carlstar Group and Marsh & McLennan Agency

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