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2026 Connect Schedule
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Wednesday Keynote Speaker:
David Kwong
Bio
As a magician and New York Times crossword puzzle constructor, David Kwong has delighted and confounded audiences worldwide. A TED Talk favorite, Kwong regularly speaks to companies and demonstrates the principles of illusion and the science of why your brain is fooled.
Kwong was the head magic consultant for the worldwide hit Now You See Me. Kwong’s one-man show, The Enigmatist, has sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. His interactive puzzle show, Inside the Box, also garnered a Critic’s Pick from the New York Times.
David has spoken to and performed for hundreds of companies with his entertaining and enlightening talks on the principles of illusion, influence, command, and the science of getting a step ahead. He also designs custom team-building puzzle events.
Drawing from his book, Spellbound: Seven Principles of Illusion to Captivate Audiences and Unlock the Secrets of Success, David regularly speaks to companies about how to bridge the gap between perception and reality and increase your powers of persuasion and influence.
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Sessions and engagements designed from the newly joined Automotive Communications Council representing marketing and communications specialists of the industry.
Sessions and engagements from the Aftermarket Content Professionals Network representing industry content management professionals.
Sessions and engagements from the Young Aftermarket Network Group bringing together industry professionals under the age of 40.
Sessions and engagements curated by various Auto Care committee and community engagement efforts. Includes standing meetings for the Auto Care Association’s Committee and Community appointed volunteer leaders to guide and advance the industry and further association’s products and contributions.
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