Knowledge Exchange Conference
The annual ACPN Knowledge Exchange conference is the largest gathering of content professionals and their vendors and solution partners.
2022 ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference
May 15 - 18, 2022 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida
Attended by most major manufacturers, distributors and parts experts in the automotive content space, the ACPN conference provides a focused and unique opportunity to learn, share best practices, network with peers, and interact with service providers in the content management space. At the ACPN Knowledge Exchange, content managers can learn how to develop more accurate catalogs, gain insights on more efficient production processes and become aware of new technology and techniques, which will ultimately help them and their companies:
- Sell more products
- Reduce costs
- Increase efficiencies
Featured Speakers
Mike Mohler, MAAP
Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, The Automotive Parts Services Group, LLC
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PMRegistration
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1:30 PM – 3:30 PMAn Introduction to ACES and PIES (Aka Bootcamp)
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Opticat/JNPSoft Experience (Suppliers Only - Register Now!)
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Opticat/JNPSoft Experience (Authorized Receivers Only - Register Now!)
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM1st Annual Auto Care Association Service Provider Summit (Service Providers/Exhibiting Companies Only)
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PMFirst Time Attendee Orientation and Reception
Sponsored by AP Emissions Technologies -
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWelcome Reception
Sponsored by PDM Automotive -
7:00 PM – 11:00 PMDinner On Your Own
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMNetworking Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by APA Engineering
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AMConference Opening and Welcome
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8:30 AM – 9:15 AMKeynote Session: Mastering Your Data Now For Success in Ecommerce
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9:15 AM – 9:45 AMCoffee Break
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9:45 AM – 10:30 AMKeynote Session: How to Connect Your Content to Your Customer Expectations
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMBreakout Session (Track 1): VIO – How to Avoid “Data Tunnel Vision"
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMBreakout Session (Track 2): An Evolving Standard For An Evolving Customer
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMBreakout Session (Track 3): Digital Assets - The Place, The Process & The Pitfalls
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLunch On Your Own
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PMAutomotive Trends Impacting the Aftermarket – and How They Will Impact Content Professionals
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PMBreakout Session (Track 1): Getting Your Heavy Duty, Off-Highway, and Equipment Content In Front Of Customers
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PMBreakout Session (Track 2): Free Your ACES and PIES Files From Free-Form Text
Sponsored by Winhere Brake PartsSpeaker(s): -
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMBreakout Session (Track 3): Taming the Wild ACES File: Common Issues In ACES Files and How To Fix Them
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3:45 PM – 4:45 PMBreakout Session (Track 1): Prop 65, SDS, and More - Compliance Data Management
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3:45 PM – 4:45 PMBreakout Session (Track 2): Demand For Real-Time Data Is About To Leap Upon You Like An Armed Bandit
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3:45 PM – 4:45 PMBreakout Session (Track 3): Get More Out of PIES
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PMYANG Regional Meetup
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMChairman's Dinner
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMNetworking Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by S&P Global
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast
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8:30 AM – 8:45 AMOpening Remarks
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8:45 AM – 9:30 AMKeynote Session: The Right To Play
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9:30 AM – 9:45 AMACPN Scholarship Recognition
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9:45 AM – 10:15 AMCoffee Break
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10:15 AM – 11:00 AMKeynote Panel Session: Is It Time To Retire Your Org Chart?
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AMThe State of the Standards
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PMIndustry Luncheon and Content Excellence Awards
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMTrade Show
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMTrade Show Happy Hour / Reception
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PMDinner On Your Own
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMNetworking Hospitality Suite
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast
Sponsored by Epicor -
8:30 AM – 8:45 AMOpening Remarks
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8:45 AM – 9:30 AMKeynote Panel Session: Fishing the Entire Data Lake
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9:30 AM – 9:45 AMACP Graduation
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9:45 AM – 10:00 AMContent Excellence Receiver's Choice Awards
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10:00 AM – 10:45 AMKeynote Session: Humanizing the Digital Experience
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AMClosing Remarks
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMConnect Industry Reception
sponsored by PartsTech
Onsite Health and Safety
Florida recommends but does not require face coverings for the general public. The CDC recommends wearing a mask if you are not vaccinated. At this time, our event does not require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test on site. This information is subject to change if CDC, state or federal mandates evolve.
become a sponsor!
Become a sponsor of the 2022 ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference to promote your company's name and brand(s) in front of 400+ attendees to show your support for the ACPN community and the educational advancement of content professionals.
Don't see an opportunity that interests you but have an idea? Please contact acpn@autocare.org!
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Reserve yOUR Hotel Room
$219++ per night
(Inclusive of $30 daily resort fee) Reserve HotelDeadline to receive discounted housing rate:
April 15, 2022
*Please note, rooms are limited and subject to availability. Please book your room as soon as possible.
registration
ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference is a part of 2022 Auto Care Connect week which also includes:
May 17 - 18
May 18 - 20
May 20 - 21
Opportunity to register for one or multiple events during Connect will be presented during the registration process.
Attendees
This registration type is for individuals who are employed by a company which manufactures, sells and/or distributes parts/products only.
| Auto Care Member* | Non-Member | Social Guest** |
| $725 | $1,225 | $350 |
Exhibitors
This registration type is for individuals and 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* | Non-Member |
| $2,495 | $5,000 |
Includes:
- (2) Attendee Registrations
- (1) 8x10 booth
- Event App Listing
- ACPN Exhibitor Directory Listing
Click here to learn how to maximize your ROI at the conference!
*To become an Auto Care member company, please visit our memberships page here.
