CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Do you have a topic that you think the heavy duty industry needs to hear? HDAW is currently accepting proposals for the 2026 Wednesday Education Session. This session is intended to educate and inform participants on critical issues facing the commercial vehicle aftermarket sector, providing them with the tools to address current and future challenges. This presentation will take place on the main stage and reach an audience of 500 to 800 attendees, so presenters should be prepared to engage a large and diverse group of industry leaders.

Objectives

The session should aim to (one of the following):

  • Examine Current Industry Trends: Provide an overview of the latest trends and challenges within the commercial vehicle aftermarket sector.
  • Address Economic Influences: Explore the impact of economic factors such as inflation, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and changing consumer preferences on the heavy duty aftermarket.
  • Forecast Future Developments: Share expert perspectives on future market dynamics, including upcoming technological advances, regulatory changes, and evolving market demands, and their implications for the industry.
  • Provide Actionable Insights: Equip attendees with practical solutions, strategies, and knowledge they can apply directly within their business operations.

Target Audience

This session is intended for professionals from across the heavy-duty aftermarket industry, including:

  • Aftermarket distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Industry analysts
  • Service providers
  • Other key stakeholders in the heavy duty sector

To apply, please complete this form. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 10, 2025. For more information, please contact Kristen Kellogg at kkellogg@cvsn.org.

Innovation Intersection

Located in the Longhorn Expo foyer, the Innovation Intersection will offer a look into ways the industry is educating and maintaining its workforce. Interested in participating in this exciting space? Suppliers with dedicated training programs or innovative recruitment and retention initiatives are encouraged to showcase their offerings in this dedicated, and prominently featured, section. 

For more information or to sign up, please contact Sandi Kulas with HDAW Event Management at skulas@wtglasgow.com.