I‐CAR has announced the addition of seven panelists to its Technology Conference lineup in Boston, July 24‐25, as well as the extension of early-bird registration through July 8. Representing various industry segments, the panelists will discuss the implications of the rapidly evolving vehicle technology landscape on the repair process and the industry as a whole.
Panelists include:
- Randy Stabler, president, Pride Collision Centers
- Gary Wano, Jr., executive vice president, G.W. Wano & Son Auto Body
- Mark Allen, collision program & equipment specialist, Audi of America
- James Spears, assistant vice president, Loss Center of Excellence, USAA
- Richard Perry, global repair product manager, Chief Automotive Technologies
- Mark Woirol, senior manager, Tech‐Cor Applied Research and Collision Repair Center
- Jason Bartanen, technical director, I-CAR
The panelists will follow keynote speakers Reginald R. Modlin, director, regulatory affairs, from Chrysler Group LLC and Lawrence Geise, vice president of automobile frame design, research and testing, Honda R&D Americas Inc. on Thursday, July 25.
On July 24, the following technical leaders will present on various topics ranging from regulation to integrated vehicle safety systems and autonomous vehicles. In addition, they will participate in a panel moderated by John McElroy, Autoline TV host and author, to conclude the conference’s first day. The speakers include:
- Nathaniel Beuse, associate administrator for vehicle safety research, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- David Zuby, chief research officer, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- Dr. Kay Stepper, director, driver assistance systems, chassis systems control, Robert Bosch LLC
- Richard Wallace, director, transportation systems analysis, Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
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