The 2019 AASA Vision Conference is AASA’s annual event providing members and their strategic channel partners a platform and forum to engage, discuss critical issues and learn about industry, economic and technology trends to forward their business interests.
Here’s a roundup of conference happenings, courtesy of Tweets from those in attendance. The event is happening in Dearborn, Mich.
.@FS_KumarSaha @Frost_Sullivan – “Amazon provides a glimpse of where Installer 2.0 might fit in…” @AASA_MEMA Marketing Executives Council #AASAVision pic.twitter.com/OZsflxVzJe
— Terry Sakiewicz (@terrysakiewicz) April 2, 2019
Now that’s a line up of minds that can fix your car! #aasavision Thanks for the intro Donny! pic.twitter.com/QQAk6r790M
— ZF Aftermarket US (@ZFAftermarketUS) April 3, 2019
Mark Finestone of @autozone at AASA 2019 Vision Conference in Dearborn. How Auto Zone does business today. https://t.co/OPTd0VqCP9
— Terry Sakiewicz (@terrysakiewicz) April 3, 2019
Our team is having a great time at #AASAVision conference! pic.twitter.com/xQre4m8WWS
— TASCO SALES REPS (@TASCOSALESREPS) April 3, 2019
@AASA_MEMA Vision…and leadership. pic.twitter.com/yjNNFxV76F
— AASA_President/COO (@AASA_President) April 4, 2019
Three iconic leaders of the #automotive #aftermarket industry!
— Auto Care Association (@AutoCareOrg) April 3, 2019
Bill Long, President and C.E.O of @MEMADC, Jean-Francois Champagne, President of @AIAofCanada, and Bill Hanvey, President and C.E.O. of @AutoCareOrg. Join us in thanking this trio for their tremendous leadership! pic.twitter.com/LiKcIHKiz0
Mythbusters about to start at #aasavision with our own Dirk Fuchs! Thoughts? Can the #aftermarket repair high-tech vehicles? @AASA_MEMA pic.twitter.com/ZeX38oO4YW
— ZF Aftermarket US (@ZFAftermarketUS) April 3, 2019
@AASA_MEMA Barry Neal explaining growing o2o model prospects in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/bNwUXU3Lax
— Philip Atkins (@AtkinsPhilip) April 3, 2019
Thank you to @Corcentric for sponsoring tonight's AASA VIP Board Dinner! #aasavision pic.twitter.com/UCJL4DPZhh
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 2, 2019
Thank you @PlanteMoran for leading our #threedragons session @AASA_MEMA and exploring the aftermarket economic conditions pic.twitter.com/crZ5EIAP8C
— Ben Brucato (@brucatoben1) April 3, 2019
Tenneco Inc. and Parts Warehouse Inc. were the winners of the first Channel Excellence Award, presented by @Epicor. The award recognizes suppliers and channel partners working in concert. #AASAvision #collaboration pic.twitter.com/W4hpfqxL6f
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 3, 2019
Record breaking attendance at #aasavision. #ThoughtLeadership #aftermarket https://t.co/oJmdZxxfq9
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 3, 2019
ZF goes to #aasavision. @Long_Strategies and @AutoCareCEO open it up with an update on the #RightToRepair. Tech Trainer Dirk Fuchs goes on stage this afternoon! @AASA_MEMA @AutoCareOrg pic.twitter.com/YE5dxVmUW3
— ZF Aftermarket US (@ZFAftermarketUS) April 3, 2019
The @AASA_MEMA Marketing Executives Council (MEC) is on its way. It’s amazing to see the Aftermarket come together to advance the industry pic.twitter.com/BorNaNL5Fi
— Ben Brucato (@brucatoben1) April 2, 2019
Thanks to @syndigoLLC for sponsoring the shoe shine station at #aasavision. pic.twitter.com/OGWmbNu0au
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 3, 2019
Kevin Judge of @NTNBearings and Chairman of the MEC addresses the group at the AASA Marketing Executives Council (MEC) Meeting. #AASAVision pic.twitter.com/2s9BBNUacR
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 2, 2019
Mark Finestone (Auto Care Association Chairman), @AutoCareCEO, Marc Blackman (AASA Chairman), @Long_Strategies and @MEMA_PaulMcC. Driving America! #AASAVision pic.twitter.com/ywHARThcSO
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 2, 2019
@npdgroup Nathan Shipley at the @AASA_MEMA Marketing Executives Council Spring Meeting at #AASAVision – “Retail, Aftermarket and E-Commerce Trends” pic.twitter.com/5b8aixVuhJ
— Terry Sakiewicz (@terrysakiewicz) April 2, 2019
.@Ann_Wilson1 of MEMA moderated "The Great Tariff Debate," which provided #aasavision attendees different perspectives and insights on this critical business issue. She was joined by Jay Burkhart of TRICO and Frank Oliveto of Util Group. pic.twitter.com/bDV8eBo4ga
— AASA (@AASA_MEMA) April 3, 2019
Before @AASA_MEMA’s Vision conference officially begins tomorrow, attendees are taking in a welcome reception at @thehenryford pic.twitter.com/k92fOHcmhX
— Jobber News (@JobberNews) April 2, 2019
.@FS_KumarSaha tells @AASA_MEMA Marketing Executives Council members how to Understand Technicians 2.0. Kicking off a sold out 2019 Vision Conference #aasavision pic.twitter.com/75SrgtHA1O
— Terry Sakiewicz (@terrysakiewicz) April 2, 2019
Only at the @AASA_MEMA Vision Conference @Long_Strategies pic.twitter.com/oHSowceYre
— Ben Brucato (@brucatoben1) April 3, 2019
Bill Long kicks things off for @AASA_MEMA’s Vision Conference. Record attendance in Detroit taking it in. pic.twitter.com/psmLxIerM1
— Jobber News (@JobberNews) April 3, 2019
Feeling lucky today? Try your hand at the AASA Money Machine! All proceeds benefit the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. Stop by our booth in the AASA Data Center at the 2019 Vision Conference. #AASAVision pic.twitter.com/7EorvLaqdn
— Terry Sakiewicz (@terrysakiewicz) April 3, 2019
Access to vehicle data for the #autoaftermarket @AASA_MEMA Vision Conference. Presented by @Long_Strategies and @AutoCareCEO pic.twitter.com/d3lE476uAm
— Ben Brucato (@brucatoben1) April 3, 2019
And we are off. The @AASA_MEMA Vision Conference has officially started pic.twitter.com/KVEltTsrjx
— Ben Brucato (@brucatoben1) April 3, 2019
Sign up to receive the weekly Aftermarket Intel Briefing newsletter here.
