NACE (the International Autobody Congress & Exposition), I-CAR (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) and CIC (Collision Industry Conference) have announced the formation of Industry Week 2014, uniting several of the industry’s key events. The weeklong event will take place July 28-Aug. 2, 2014, at Detroit’s Cobo Center.
The preliminary schedule of events is as follows:
Tuesday, July 29 – CIC Meeting & Reception
Wednesday, July 30 – I-CAR Conference & Reception
Thursday, July 31 – Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Outing
Thursday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 1 – NACE Education & Expo
Saturday, Aug. 2 – Education and Industry Tours
“Co-locating NACE with the I-CAR and CIC conferences in July and creating Industry Week represents the beginning of a new era for our industry, and this is extremely exciting," said Dan Risley, ASA executive director. "Professionals in the industry can now truly take one week and participate in all the meetings they need involving the industry’s most influential individuals and organizations, attend all the conferences, walk the show, network and receive the education critical to their business success.
"Beyond the events already mentioned, there will be innumerable opportunities for attendees and exhibitors because it’s located in Detroit, the heart of the automotive industry," he continued. "Additional announcements will be forthcoming in the ensuing months but suffice it to say, if you are a ‘car person,’ you will not leave the city disappointed.”
John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, also shared his enthusiasm.
“Industry Week is an opportunity to bring more of the industry together and simplify coordination of scheduling for all events, which we believe will be valued by the industry. [It] will present attendees with excellent educational, knowledge-building and networking opportunities. I-CAR’s longstanding July Conference, which has been aligned with CIC for many years, will remain an independent event that will now take place under the new umbrella of Industry Week.
"Additionally, the annual fundraiser for the Collision Repair Education Foundation will continue to be held the same week, offering a fantastic social networking opportunity while raising money for a great cause that helps us to sustain the future of our industry,” he said.
Added George Avery, CIC chairman, “The Collision Industry Conference looks forward to building upon our longtime alignment with I-CAR to welcome ASA into the fold and offer our collision industry stakeholders the opportunity to attain even more industry knowledge, make even more valuable industry connections, and conduct even more business. Better yet, Industry Week lets them do it all in one week, under one roof, and in the heart of the Motor City to enable everyone to maximize their time and travel.”
Additional details on each event taking place during Industry Week 2014 will be released in the coming months. Hotel details will be available in the near future.
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