
PBES Conference
Featured Speakers

Kathryne A. Newton, Ph.D
Professor, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University
Schedule at-a-glance
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11:00 AM – 3:00 PMPBES Committee Meeting (Closed Meeting)
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PMPBES Industry Roundtable Discussions
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMPBES Welcome Reception
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AMPBES Innovation Fair Setup
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AMPBES Breakfast with Innovation Fair
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9:00 AM – 9:10 AMWelcome Remarks
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9:10 AM – 9:30 AMLooking Back to Look Forward
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9:30 AM – 10:30 AMRockstar Recruiting for the Next Generation
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AMPBES Morning Networking Break
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMA Systems Approach to Productivity: Employee-Based Management
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PMPBES Luncheon with Innovation Fair
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1:00 PM – 2:15 PMProfitability Basics: How to Cut Costs and Improve Efficiencies
Sponsored by IndasaSpeaker(s): -
2:15 PM – 3:00 PMColor Trends and Technology and its Impact on Automotive Coatings
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PMPBES Afternoon Networking Break
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3:30 PM – 4:50 PMWhat You Need to Know: 3 Technologies Disrupting the Collision Repair Industry
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4:50 PM – 5:00 PMPBES Conference Closing Remarks
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPBES Reception with Innovation Fair
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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.
Registration fees, details & requirements
Auto Care Member Jobber/Distributor/Rep:
- $350 - Early Bird Rate Available on or before April 17
- $450 - Regular Rate Available on and after April 18
Non-Member Jobber/Distributor/Rep:
- $550 - Early Bird Rate Available on or before April 17
- $650 - Regular Rate Available on and after April 18
Cancellation notices to leah.jones@autocare.org received:
- By April 15, 2022 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee
- By April 29, 2022 will receive a 50% refund
- Beginning April 30, 2022 and afterwards do not receive a refund.
- Substitutions are accepted at any time and are at no cost.
- Cancellations due to a positive covid test dated within 10 days of May 17, 2022 result in a full refund
Auto Care Member Manufacturer:
- $550 - Early Bird Rate Available on or before April 17
- $650 - Regular Rate Available on and after April 18
Non-Member Manufacturer:
- $750 - Early Bird Rate Available on or before April 17
- $850 - Regular Rate Available on and after April 18
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation notices to leah.jones@autocare.org received:
- By April 15, 2022 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee
- By April 29, 2022 will receive a 50% refund
- Beginning April 30, 2022 and afterwards do not receive a refund.
- Substitutions are accepted at any time and are at no cost
- Cancellations due to a positive covid test dated within 10 days of May 17, 2022 result in a full refund
Showcase your company's products and services by securing a table top for the PBES Innovation Fair.
Innovation Fair will be held in the same space as these conference events:
- Breakfast
- Coffee Breaks
- Luncheon
- Closing Reception
Registration Costs:
- $250 - Auto Care Member Company
- $500 - Non-Member Company
Includes:
- Table top with 2 chairs
- Access to conference wifi
- Any A/V is at the expense of the company
- Innovation Fair staff must register for the PBES Conference
How to Register:
During the online registration process, individuals will be presented with the opportunity to add an Innovation Fair table to their order. Please coordinate with your colleagues as only one table order is needed per comapny.
Hotel

Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
2022 PBES Conference is part of Auto Care Connect Week to be held May 15 - 21, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Reserve yOUR Hotel Room
Deadline to reserve discounted hotel rooms has now passed and the Hyatt Regency Orlando is sold out over the conference dates.
Please contact.leah.jones@autocare.org to be placed on a waitlist and please also explore these other nearby hotels:
sponsorships
Become a sponsor of the 2022 Paint, Body, & Equipment Specialists Conference to promote your company's name and brand(s).
Thank you to our Partner Level Sponsor
registration information
Paint, Body, & Equipment Specialists Conference is a part of 2022 Auto Care Connect week which also includes:
Opportunity to register for one or multiple events during Connect will be presented during the registration process.