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Four signature Auto Care Association spring events in one week, in one location
May 21 - 25, 2023
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida
Join Auto Care this May 2023 as Connect continues to bring the industry together for the premier spring educational and collaborative industry experience.
Review the schedule of events below and then scroll down for registration, exhibit, and hotel information.
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available
thank you to our generous title sponsors
Auto Care Connect is the Auto Care Association’s collaborative industry event that brings together four premier conferences in one location to maximize networking, collaboration and educational opportunities for enhanced industry connections.
From networking to education, to vendor showcases and resources from the association’s communities, Auto Care Connect attendees have the opportunity to explore each of the four event’s schedules for content relevant to them and will be able
to customize their participation during the week to maximize their event experience.
Auto Care Connect is designed to unite various leaders and communities under the association and presents a unique opportunity for attendees to:
- Network with an extended group of industry peers;
- Create new business connections;
- Attend accredited educational sessions;
- Explore exhibitor opportunities and
- Access the latest resources the Auto Care Association offers to the industry.
featured speakers
Kathryne A. Newton, MBA, Ph.D.
Professor, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University
schedule at a glance
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12:00 PM – 6:00 PMConnect Sunday Registration
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1:30 PM – 3:30 PMACPN: An Introduction to ACES & PIES
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PMACPN: First-Time Attendee Orientation and Reception
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMACPN: Conference Welcome Reception
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMACPN: Sunday Networking Hospitality (ACPN Community Members Only)
Sponsored by APA Engineering
Monday, May 22
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7:00 AMMonday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Monday Registration
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8:00 AM – 11:00 AMACPN: Monday Morning General Sessions
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMACPN: University Breakouts #1
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PMMonday Open Lunch
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PMACPN: Monday Afternoon General Sessions
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PMACPN: University Breakouts #2
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3:45 PM – 4:45 PMACPN: University Breakouts #3
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMACPN: The ACPN Chair's Dinner (ACPN Community Members Only)
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMACPN: Monday Networking Hospitality (ACPN Community Members Only)
Tuesday, May 23
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7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Tuesday Registration
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AMTuesday Breakfast
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8:30 AM – 11:30 AMACPN: Tuesday General Sessions
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AMYANG: Advisory Council Committee Meeting (Closed)
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Finance Committee (Closed)
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMYANG: Next Step Orientation (Invitation Only)
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PMTuesday Luncheon and ACPN Industry Speaker
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11:30 AM – 2:30 PMPBES: Committee Meeting (Closed Meeting)
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1:00 PM – 4:30 PMYANG: Tuesday General Sessions
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMACPN: Trade Show
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Auto Care Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PMPBES: Industry Roundtable Discussions
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4:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Technology Standards Committee (closed)
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMACPN: Trade Show Happy Hour / Reception
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMPBES: Conference Welcome Reception
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMYANG: Leadership Conference Dinner (YANG Community Members Only)
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMACPN: Tuesday Networking Hospitality (ACPN Community Members Only)
Wednesday, May 24
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMWednesday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Wednesday Registration
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AMKeynote: Economic, Financial, and Automotive Aftermarket Outlook in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
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9:30 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: CCPN Committee Meeting (Closed)
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9:30 AM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Filters Manufacturers Committee Meeting (Closed)
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AMACPN: Wednesday General Sessions
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PMYANG: Wednesday General Sessions
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10:00 AM – 4:30 PMPBES: Wednesday General Sessions
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: AWDA Committee Meeting
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PMConnect Wednesday Networking Lunch
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Category Management Committee Meeting (Closed)
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Emerging Technologies Committee Meeting (Closed)
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Import Vehicle Community Committee Meeting
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Manufacturers’ Reps Committee Meeting
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Technology Standards Committee Meeting
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Tool & Equipment Community
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: ACPAC Committee (Invitation Only)
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMConnect Reception
Sponsored by PartsTech
Thursday, May 25
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMSpring Leadership Days: Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 9:30 AMConnect Thursday Registration
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Category Management Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Education Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Events Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Government Affairs Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: International Trade Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Market Intelligence Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Sustainability Committee Meeting (Closed)
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpring Leadership Days: Women in Auto Care Meeting
Registration
Choose how you’ll Connect with us!
Select the window of event days you want to attend. (Each window below is noted by a different color)
- You will have access to all events within those days, unless otherwise noted.
Registration Fees are based on the window of days you are attending.
- Discounted rates for official Auto Care committee volunteer leaders are noted.
Exhibitor registration may be required based on your company’s products or services.
the detailed schedule of speakers and session descriptions are listed in the schedule section above.
| SUNDAY May 21, 2023 | MONDAY May 22, 2023 | TUESDAY May 23, 2023 | WEDNESDAY May 24, 2023 | THURSDAY May 25, 2023 | |
| Community Events Occurring this Day | ACPN | ACPN | ACPN PBES YANG Tradeshow | Connect ACPN PBES YANG Leadership Days | Leadership Days |
Sunday - Thursday
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Sunday - Wednesday
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Tuesday - Thursday
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Tuesday - Wednesday
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Wednesday - Thursday
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MAY 21 - 24
MAY 23 - 24
MAY 23 - 24
MAY 23 - 25
Expand to view Cancellation Policy
Cancellations notices to ashlie.vesper@autocare.org received:
- By April 21, 2023 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.
- By May 5, 2023 will receive a 50% refund
- Beginning May 6, 2023 and afterwards do not receive a refund.
Substitutions are accepted at any time and at no cost.
How do I learn more about becoming an Auto Care Association member?
Visit our membership page to learn more about
benefits.
How do I learn more about becoming an Auto Care Volunteer Leader?
Learn how to get involved.
Exhibit
This registration type is for companies who provide software solutions or content related services to the aftermarket. All companies that fall within this registration type must exhibit in the trade show in order to attend the conference.
AUTO CARE MEMBER
$2,495
Non-AUTO CARE MEMBER
$5,000
Includes:
- One (1) Sunday – Thursday Attendee Registration
- One (1) 8x10 booth
- Event App Listing
Key Dates
- Deadline to register for an exhibit booth is April 28, 2023.
- Tradeshow is Tuesday May 23, 2023 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
- Exhibitor Setup is Tuesday May 23, 2023 from 9am – 12:00pm
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Reserve yOUR Hotel Room
Deadline to receive discounted housing rate of $224:
April 21, 2023
(Auto Care Group Rate: $224 is inclusive of $30 daily resort fee)
*Please note, rooms are limited and subject to availability. Please book your room as soon as possible.
for questions
Leah Jones
CMP, CAE, DES, Senior Director, Meetings and Events
(240) 333-1061
