ACPAC $365 and Above Donor Architecture Cruise

This event is available for ACPAC donors that have contributed $365 or above for this donation year. 
Just a short walk from the Hyatt Regency Chicago, guests will board the Chicago Classic Lady for an evening reception and cruise to see the renowned buildings and architecture of the iconic city of Chicago. 

The Chicago Classic Lady will stay docked from 7pm - 7:30pm before embarking on the 1.5 hour cruise. Dinner and drinks will be served on the boat. Seating and restrooms are available on the boat. Guests are unable to de-board the boat until the end of the cruise and until it returns to the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

RSVP to acpac@autocare.org

Charity Euchre Tournament (Registration Required)

Euchre Tournament to benefit AACF and University of the Aftermarket Foundation. 

Join in some healthy competition for a good cause! This tournament requires a $50 buy-in  and players will be scored individually. Partners will change each round and number of rounds will be determined by final amount of players. 

ACPN Announcements and Closing Remarks

ACPN will close it's learning track at the 2024 Auto Care connect conference with some announcements, recognitions, and closing remarks from the ACPN Chair.

Auto Zone Vendor Summit (Registration Required)

Registration is required.

This session is for AutoZone vendors only.

Please contact Derek Acosta (derek.acosta@autozone.com) for questions and to register.

Session Sponsor:

The JNPSoft OptiCat Interactive Experience

Streamline Your Work One Solution at a Time

May 5, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Register here. 

Join us for an exciting in-person event at Hyatt Regency Chicago May 5th from 2pm to 4pm. Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique interactive experience brought to you by JNPSoft OptiCat. Our North American team will be there to answer any questions and show you our latest innovations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of technology. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable event!

Any questions? sales@jnpopticat.com

Session Sponsor:

ACPN Community Only | Sunday Networking Hospitality Suite

This is an ACPN Community exclusive event for registrants who purchased the "ACPN Networking Package" when they register for the conference.

Join ACPN community members for evening networking. Pre-registration is required and should be indicated in the conference registration process. Registration at the event doors will not be available.

Sponsored by ACPN's Platinum and Gold Annual Sponsors:





      

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Auto Care Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting)

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Trade Show ACPAC Early Access Happy Hour

ACPAC donors start happy hour half an hour earlier! 

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ACPN Community Only | ACPN Chair's Dinner

This is an ACPN Community exclusive event for registrants who purchased the "ACPN Networking Package" when they register for the conference.

Celebrate the 51 years of ACPN with friends and colleagues from across the industry. Welcome newcomers and catch up with old acquaintances while enjoying dinner and an evening of great entertainment. A huge thank you to ACPN's Platinum Annual Sponsors.

Sponsored by ACPN's Platinum Annual Sponsors:

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ACPN Community Only | First Time Attendee Orientation

First time ACPN conference attendees are invited to a special meet-and-greet reception and orientation. This informal gathering is a great way to meet other new attendees, the ACPN leadership council, and learn helpful tips on how to get the most out of the conference.

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Registration (Sunday)

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Industry Update: Insights into Today's Aftermarket Trends & Tomorrow's Outlook (Mike & Friends)

Mike Chung, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at Auto Care, will discuss trends with each of our panelists and invite questions from the audience in this informative session. You won't wan to miss this! 

• Anthony Johnson, Sales Engineer at Arity, will show exciting use cases of transportation data to quantify driving behavior. He will share examples of how telematics data, including mileage, braking, acceleration, time of day, and other characteristics can be used to understand consumer behavior.
• Chris Sutton, Vice President of J.D. Power’s Automotive Retail division, will preview findings from this year’s Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) study. This annual study of customer experience with aftermarket service providers in the Do it for Me (DIFM) market, with an emphasis on 4-10 year-old vehicles. Chris will highlight how vehicle owners choose their service providers and why.
• Bill Della Giustina, Senior Vice President at Jefferies, will highlight capital market developments in the aftermarket space, including mergers and acquisition activity, particularly in the collision space. Bill will provide insights that will be valuable for collision and repair industry shop owners and managers.

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  Mike Chung

  Senior Director, Market Intelligence
  Auto Care Association
  

   Speaker Bio

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  Anthony Johnson

  Senior Sales Engineer
  Arity
  

   Speaker Bio

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Registration (Tuesday)

Check-in to pick up your Connect conference badge and other helpful materials to enjoy Connect! 

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ACES - Beyond The Basics: Goat Rodeo (The ACES Edition)

“Goat rodeo” is a term for something going totally, unbelievably, disastrously wrong.  This session is designed to prevent goat rodeos by elevating your understanding and skills in managing ACES content.  Tailored for people with beginner to intermediate knowledge, this session aims to provide practical strategies and tips to enhance your ACES proficiency.

Key takeaways from this session will include:

• Strategies for efficient ACES data management and error minimization
• Tips for leveraging ACES to improve catalog accuracy and user experience
• Real-world examples demonstrating what to do, and what not to do, for effective ACES data management
• Pictures of car mods that may cause laughter and/or tears
  

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  Courtney Pedler

  Partner
  Autology Data Management Group
  

   Speaker Bio

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Registration (Monday)

Check-in to pick up your Connect conference badge and other helpful materials to enjoy Connect! 

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

• Cope with information bombardment
• Improve your leadership ability to manage change
• Lift productivity and efficiency
• Speed up innovation through collaboration 
• Achieve industry leading competitiveness 
• Determine what leadership action you can take tomorrow
  

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Introduction to ACES® & PIES™ (aka Bootcamp)

Learn about the ABCs of technology with respect to your job. Learn how others have conformed to the industry Standards and avoid the mistakes others have experienced.

The ACPN Introduction to Introduction to ACES® & PIES™ (aka bootcamp) provides the foundation, or a refresher, for the Auto Care Technology Standards of ACES® & PIES™ , and their supporting databases (VCdb, Qdb, PCdb, PAdb, Brand). Additionally, this session will introduce you to the Auto Care Association Technology Department Staff and how to make changes to your industry Standards.

This is a high-level session recommended for first time attendees or those new to the industry and/or content management space. However, all are welcome.

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  Courtney Pedler

  Partner
  Autology Data Management Group
  

   Speaker Bio

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  Luke Smith

  CTO
  Momentum USA
  

   Speaker Bio

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Wednesday Afternoon Coffee Break

Coffee and networking! 

Market Intelligence Committee Meeting

Staff liaison Mike Chung

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Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting

Staff liaison Stacey Miller