Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue 2022 registration now open

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue 2022 registration now open

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), has announced that Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

The program is co-presented by HDMA and MacKay & Co. and will immediately precede Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2022. HDAD is traditionally held as a conference, networking and kick-off for suppliers attending HDAW.

According to the organizers, HDAD topics will include:

  • A real-world view of the aftermarket from the viewpoint of industry leaders across segments and product ranges, focusing on current business conditions, market disruptors and innovations changing the market’s landscape;
  • A deep dive into governmental legislation and its potential impact on the aftermarket industry;
  • Macro-economic trends that will impact the industry over the next five years; and
  • MacKay & Company’s Truckable Economic Activity report insight and Aftermarket Review.

Additional topics, speakers, and panelists will be announced soon.

For more information and to register, visit their website.

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