PBES Conference
Featured Speakers
Kathryne A. Newton, MBA, Ph.D.
Professor, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University
Developing Schedule
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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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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 – 5:00 PMACPN: Trade Show
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PMPBES Conference: Industry Roundtable Discussions
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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 AM – 8:00 AMConnect Wednesday Breakfast
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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
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AMIndustry Outlook: What is the current PBE Industry Environment and How to Uniquely Position Your Company?
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMProfitability Basics: How to Cut Costs and Improve Efficiencies
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PMConnect Wednesday Networking Lunch
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PMA Systems Approach to Productivity: Employee-Based Management
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM“Who Pays for What” Survey Findings: Shops Views on Distribution and What Motivates their Choice for Suppliers and Paint Lines
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PMPBES Panel: What Does this Data Do For You?
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMConnect Reception
Sponsored by PartsTech
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
2023 PBES Conference is part of Auto Care Connect Week to be held May 21-23, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Reserve yOUR Hotel Room
Reserve HotelAuto Care Discounted Rate of $224 and is inclusive of a
$30 daily resort fee.
Rooms are limited and subject to availability.
sponsorships
Become a sponsor of the 2023 Paint, Body, & Equipment Specialists Conference to promote your company's name and brand(s).
registration information
Paint, Body, & Equipment Specialists Conference is a part of 2023 Auto Care Connect week:
Register fOR PBES CONFERENCE AS PART OF CONNECT WEEK
Registration Fees are based on membership status and the windows of event days being attended.
PBE Distributors, Jobbers, Manufacturers' Reps Discount!
PBES Jobbers, Distributors and Manufacturers' Reps individual attendees receive a $250 discount for attending either the windows of Tuesday - Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday. Use code: 23PBESJDR (Subject to verification)
for questions
Leah Jones
CMP, CAE, DES, Senior Director, Meetings and Events
(240) 333-1061