2018 AASA Technology Conference Recap

Thank you to all who attended the 2018 AASA Technology Conference.

2018 conference highlights:

• Attendees included technology leaders from aftermarket manufacturers, distributors, retailers, e-tailers, the repair community, traditional technology providers and emerging/disruptive technology providers

• Live Technology Demonstrations featured virtual reality and new axle technologies, a connected vehicle interface, AR for the shop, and technician training through a gaming interface from forward thinking companies like Carquest, Mitchell 1, Dana, and Atheer.

• Focused Technology Tracks (Marketing, IT and Heavy Duty) included speakers and panelists from VIPAR, AutoShop Solutions, Clickagy, and AutoPartSource, among others.

• Keynote Presentations and Panel Discussions covered topics like Cybersecurity, Self-Healing Vehicles, AR for Shops, ADAS Challenges for Repair Shops, 3D Printed Cars and Autonomous Vehicles, and much more.

• Channel Partner – Supplier Technology Roundtables were led by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance and Standard Motor Products.

Press Coverage included:

• "A Peek Into the Future of the Aftermarket"

• "Keynote Speaker Paul Golata of Mouser Takes AASA Technology Conference Attendees on a Ride to the ‘Futuremarket of the Aftermarket"

2018 Conference Materials can be found below.

• 2018 Agenda

• 2018 Photo Gallery

• Presentations are now available to attendees and AASA members. They can be found by logging into your account and clicking on "My Downloads."