Knowledge Exchange Conference
Registration Open!
May 21 - 24, 2023
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida
The annual ACPN Knowledge Exchange conference is the largest gathering of content professionals and their vendors and solution partners.
50th Annual ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference
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 professionals can learn how to develop more accurate electronic 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
stay connected with your peers
why do attendees come back year after year?
Education
- Introduction to ACES and PIES
- General Session Keynotes and Speakers
- Multi-Track Breakout Sessions
Awards
- Content Excellence Award Winners Presented
- ACP Designation Graduation
Tradeshow
- 4-hour trade show to connect with vendors who can assist in your content management needs.
networking
- 10 Networking Events
- 5 Meals Included
Education
- Introduction to ACES and PIES
- General Session Keynotes and Speakers
- Multi-Track Breakout Sessions
Networking
- 10 Networking Events
- 5 Meals Included
Tradeshow
- 4-hour tradeshow to showcase your products and/or service.
- 8x10 booth space
- Company listing in the ACPN Exhibitor Directory
Sponsorships
- Sponsorship opportunities are available to get your name in front of potentially 400+ content professionals
Why Exhibit?
See who is exhibiting at the 2023 ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference!
This list is continually updated as companies register.
become a sponsor!
Become a sponsor of the 2023 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.
If you have a sponsorship idea in mind and want to work with us to develop and sponsor it, please contact acpn@autocare.org!
Featured Speakers
Help us build the 2023 ACPN program!
Join the ACPN Committee in developing educational content you want to see in 2023! From submitting a presentation proposal to sharing an interesting topic, we want to hear from you. See below for 3 ways to get involved.
Please Note: Sales pitches for products or services will not be considered.
Submit a session proposal to present a breakout session.
Proposals don't require a fully completed presentation to submit. Use the submission form to answer key questions about your proposed
session and share a brief overview of your concept.
Now Closed. Re-opens June 2023.
Submit a topic suggestion.
Share a topic or idea you think we should explore for educational programming in 2023 without the need to serve as the presenter or put together a full session proposal
with speaker recommendations.
Submit Now
Refer a speaker.
From colleagues and industry friends to speakers you may have seen present before, use the referral form below to recommend a speaker you think would bring a great perspective
to the ACPN community.
Submit Now
Schedule
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12:00 PM – 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 – 4:00 PMThe JNPSoft/OptiCat Interactive Experience
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4:00 PM – 5:30 PMAutoZone Catalog/Content Workshop (Session Now Full)
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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 AM[Opening Keynote] You Can’t SCALE Without STANDARDS!
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9:15 AM – 9:45 AMHow AI is Disrupting the Automotive Repair Service Experience
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9:45 AM – 10:10 AMCoffee Break
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10:10 AM – 10:40 AMContent is King When Growing an Automotive eCommerce Business.
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AMBreakout Session (Track 1): Your Standards, Your Voice - ACES® - Vehicle Systems & Fitment
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AMBreakout Session (Track 2): Different PIES™ for Different Guys
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AMBreakout Session (Track 3): Taxonomy Do's and Don'ts
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLunch On Your Own
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PMTrends Impacting American Aftermarkets: Navigating Opportunities Presented by the Evolving Vehicle Fleet of the Western Hemisphere
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2:30 PM – 3:15 PMBreakout Session (Track 1): Your Standards, Your Voice - PIES™ - Product Information
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2:30 PM – 3:15 PMBreakout Session (Track 2): Crimes Against ACES: Find, Fix, and Prevent Problems That Lock Up Your ACES Data
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2:30 PM – 3:15 PMBreakout Session (Track 3): How to Take Control of Your Digital Shelf
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3:15 PM – 3:40 PMCoffee Break
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3:40 PM – 4:25 PMBreakout Session (Track 1): Converting Data to Dollars: The True Value of ACES® & PIES™
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3:40 PM – 4:25 PMBreakout Session (Track 2): I've Got Pictures...Now What?
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3:40 PM – 4:25 PMBreakout Session (Track 3): Dirty Jobs – ACES/PIES and Data Governance
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PMYANG Regional Meetup
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe ACPN Chair's Dinner
Sponsored by Parts Authority -
9:00 PM – 11:00 PMNetworking Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by Dorman Products
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast
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8:30 AM – 8:40 AMOpening Remarks
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8:40 AM – 9:25 AM[Keynote] A New Vision of Automotive Data for the Future
Sponsored by The Automotive Parts Service GroupSpeaker(s): -
9:25 AM – 9:55 AMWant Your Customers to RTFM? Start By Building a Better FM
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9:55 AM – 10:20 AMCoffee Break
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10:20 AM – 10:50 AMAuto Care Data Standards Progress in Mexico and LATAM
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10:50 AM – 11:30 AM50 Years - A Community in the Making
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PMIndustry Luncheon and Content Excellence Awards
Sponsored by WHI SolutionsSpeaker(s): -
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMTrade Show
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMTrade Show Happy Hour / Reception
Sponsored by Experian -
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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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMConnect Wednesday Breakfast
Sponsored by S&P Global Mobility -
7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Wednesday Registration
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AMConnect Keynote: Economic, Financial, and Automotive Aftermarket Outlook in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
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9:30 AM – 10:00 AMConnect Morning Coffee Break
Sponsored by Dorman Products -
10:00 AM – 10:30 AMGet Ready!
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AMACP Graduation
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10:45 AM – 11:10 AMContent Excellence - Receiver's Choice Awards
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11:10 AM – 11:30 AMClosing Remarks
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12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSpring Leadership Days: Technology Standards Committee Meeting
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMConnect Reception
Sponsored by PartsTech
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
(Auto Care Group Rate: $224
inclusive of $30 daily resort fee)
Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel Website
registration
ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference is a part of 2023 Auto Care Connect week which also includes:
