One-on-One Business Meetings Return at HDAW’25, Driving High-Impact Networking and Business Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2024
CONTACT
Stacey Miller, Auto Care Association/AWDA, stacey.miller@autocare.org, (240) 333-1017
Caterina Pontoriero, MEMA, cpontoriero@mema.org (919) 406-8848
Kristen Kellogg, CVSN, kkellogg@cvsn.org, (303) 903-1009
One-on-One Business Meetings Return at HDAW’25,
Driving High-Impact Networking and Business Growth
Suppliers and distributors are invited to secure personalized meeting slots
to strengthen business connections
MOKENA, IL. (OCTOBER 22, 2024) — Organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) — the largest North American gathering of heavy duty aftermarket professionals — have officially opened sign-ups for the highly anticipated One-on-One Business Meetings, which will take place during HDAW’25 on Jan. 21, 22, and 23, 2025, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. These meetings create a dedicated space for suppliers and distributors to engage in direct, face-to-face interactions to explore business opportunities, discuss new products, and finalize deals.
The One-on-One Business Meetings foster a more personalized and results-driven environment compared to typical trade show interactions. Each meeting is pre-scheduled, allowing suppliers to tailor their presentations to the specific needs of individual distributors, ensuring more productive and focused discussions. Distributors, in turn, benefit from the opportunity to engage with key suppliers in a private setting, where they can explore innovative solutions and make strategic business decisions. This format provides both parties with the opportunity to negotiate deals, establish long-term partnerships, and address challenges unique to their businesses.
“Suppliers have the chance to directly connect with distributors in a results-driven environment through HDAW’s One-on-One Business Meetings,” said Jean Gregoire, Group President of Marmon Heavy Duty Brakes Group and HDAW’25 supplier co-chair. “This program helps create real opportunities for collaboration and business growth by offering tailored solutions to meet the needs of each distributor.”
One-on-One Business Meetings Schedule
These exclusive meetings are available for participating distributors and suppliers on the following dates and times:
- Tuesday, Jan. 21: 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, Jan. 22: 2:00 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Jan. 23: 7:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. CT
Suppliers must register and request meeting rooms by Friday, November 15, 2024. Distributors should complete their registration by the same date and select/rank companies between November 18 and November 22, 2024. Participation in the One-on-One Business Meetings is limited to distributor companies and supplier manufacturers who are members of a sponsoring or affiliated organization. Additional details, including key dates and FAQs, can be found at www.hdaw.org/1-on-1-meetings.
“These meetings are a vital part of HDAW, providing an unmatched opportunity for distributors to engage with key suppliers in a meaningful way,” said Michael Keller, Vice President of Category Management & Sourcing at FleetPride and HDAW’25 distributor co-chair. “Through these personalized interactions, distributors gain insights into the latest products and solutions that address their specific challenges, while suppliers have the chance to present customized solutions.”
Featured and New Event Programs
HDAW’25 is expected to attract more than 2,900 executives and managers from across the heavy duty aftermarket industry. Attendees will experience morning education sessions, extensive networking opportunities, personalized business meetings, and a Product Expo showcasing the latest advancements driving the industry forward.
In addition to the One-on-One Business Meetings, suppliers can leverage the Product Showcase to display their latest innovations to key decision-makers. The Showcase offers another valuable platform for suppliers to gain visibility and enhance their impact at the event.
HDAW is also proud to introduce the Women in Leadership Award, a prestigious accolade designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women leaders within the commercial vehicle sector. Nominations are due by Dec. 15. Please review the criteria at https://www.hdaw.org/featured-programs/women-leadership-award.
Registration for HDAW’25 is now open. For more information on HDAW’25 and to secure your spot in the One-on-One Business Meetings, visit www.hdaw.org.
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About HDAW
HDAW is a business-to-business, executive conference presented by a joint operating committee of industry leaders from 11 distinguished industry associations: Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), HDA-Truck Pride, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, APRA’s Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG), International Truck Parts Association (ITPA), Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association (SSA) and VIPAR Heavy Duty.
For more information, go to www.hdaw.org or contact W.T. Glasgow, conference management, at 708.226.1300.