Introducing the Bacon & Brilliance Polling Panel

A Fresh, Interactive Morning Experience at the 2026 NATM Convention & Trade Show

NATM is bringing something brand new—and seriously energizing—to the 2026 Convention & Trade Show: the Bacon & Brilliance Polling Panel, a fast-paced, interactive session where real-time data meets real-world industry insight.

This dynamic morning event, which is part of the Bacon & Brilliance: Association Update and Awards Brunch, combines live audience polling with expert panel commentary, giving attendees a front-row seat to what the trailer manufacturing community is thinking right now. Whether it’s market outlook, industry challenges, or fun rapid-fire questions to kickstart the day, this format brings the room to life in a way NATM has never done before.

What Is the Bacon & Brilliance Polling Panel?

Imagine grabbing breakfast, settling in with your peers, scanning a QR code, and immediately seeing live results animate across the screen—all while industry leaders from across manufacturing, supplying, and various trailer segments weigh in with real-time commentary. That’s exactly what attendees will experience during the Bacon & Brilliance Polling Panel.

Participants will answer questions through NATM’s live polling platform using only their phone. As results populate instantly on multiple screens around the room, a curated lineup of 4–6 quick-thinking experts—representing different trailer types, supplier perspectives, and geographic regions—will offer insights, reactions, and thoughtful analysis on the spot. Your fellow NATM members and other key industry voices may be part of this dynamic mix.

It’s interactive. It’s energizing. And it’s packed with industry brilliance before 11 a.m.

Why This Format?

NATM continues to innovate Convention programming by developing experiences that are both engaging and meaningful. This activity was curated with the help of the Convention Committee. The live-polling format offers:

• Instant insight into what the industry is thinking
  
  

• High audience participation without leaving your seat
  
  

• A refreshingly visual experience that wakes up the room
  
  

• Real-time expert commentary from leaders capable of responding quickly and thoughtfully
  
  

This session blends forward-looking industry themes with lighter moments, making it the perfect way to spark conversation, build connections, and elevate the morning energy.

Potential Topics You’ll See on the Screen

Although the specific polling questions will be revealed live during the session, attendees can expect thought-provoking topics that matter across the trailer ecosystem. Polls may touch on economic expectations for 2026, workforce challenges, supply chain pressures, technology adoption, and broader industry trends. Because the panel includes voices from different sectors of the industry, each topic is unpacked with depth and diverse perspectives. The live element ensures genuine reactions, candid insights, and sometimes even a bit of humor—all of which make this a session attendees truly won’t want to miss.

What You’ll Need to Participate

Just your phone and your curiosity.

Attendees will scan a QR code to join the polling platform and watch results appear in real time. Table tents and on-screen displays will make access seamless. Multiple screens around the room ensure panelists and attendees can see the action from every angle.

A New Kind of Morning at NATM

The Bacon & Brilliance Polling Panel is more than a session—it’s a conversation starter, a pulse check, and an innovative way to connect the industry. It’s an opportunity to see how peers are thinking, where trends may be headed, and what opportunities lie ahead—all while hearing spontaneous, insightful commentary from experienced industry voices.

It’s engaging. It’s insightful. It’s interactive. And it’s a perfect way to kick-off Day 1 of the Trade Show floor. 

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