Dayco Renews Title Sponsorship for 78th Annual AWDA Conference

BETHESDA, Md. – July 29, 2025 – The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association  (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, today announced Dayco will once again serve as the title sponsor for the 78th annual AWDA Business Conference. This is the fourth year Dayco has served as the title sponsor of the annual business event, which brings together the aftermarket industry’s premier companies for high-level, private, one-on-one business meetings Nov. 2-3, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada during Industry Week. 

“Dayco has remained a trusted and valued partner of AWDA, and we are grateful that they have once again committed to being our title sponsor for 2025 – it shows significant commitment to the industry and the work we are doing to represent, advocate for, and safeguard independent distribution,” said Ted Hughes, executive director, AWDA.  

Dayco has been an active member of the automotive industry for more than a century, driving innovation in both the original equipment and aftermarket segments. One of the company’s core operating principles is activating a customer- first approach: knowing its strategic partners intimately so the Dayco team can deliver solutions that help customers move their business forward.  

"We are thrilled to be partnering with AWDA for our fourth consecutive year.  2025 is especially monumental as Dayco is celebrating its 120th anniversary, a significant milestone," said Audrey Harling, vice president and managing director, Dayco North America, Aftermarket, strategy and planning. "As we reflect on our history and keep our eyes on the future, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of current and past team members who contributed to Dayco's success, as well as express our appreciation for the support and loyalty of this great industry and the AWDA organization. We look forward to collaborating with our channel partners for the next 120 years!" 
 

Registration and hotel information for the 2025 AWDA Business Conference is available by visiting autocare.org/awdaconference for more details.