HD Repair Forum’s development team released the agenda for its 2019 heavy duty collision repair conference, being held April 2nd to 3rd in Fort Worth, Texas. 

“Last year, as a first-time event, we were very satisfied with the feedback we received on the program. Repair facility owners, fleet and body shop managers, insurance partners and other industry leaders were pleased with the information and opportunities that were uncovered,” said co-founder and president of the HD Repair Forum, Brian Nessen.“It is based on this feedback and the requests and direction given from our advisory board, that this year’s conference follows a similar format.” 

The 2019 agenda will assist repair facilities in the heavy duty collision repair market improve their processes and profitability, bring further clarity to solutions available for parts sourcing and pricing, educate the industry on the newest vehicle technologies entering this market, while continuing conversations on other industry challenges, including access to OEM repair procedures. 

Until recently, this group of collision repairers did not have an event dedicated to their business needs and interests. The HD Repair Forum now provides industry leaders a place to gather, communicate, collaborate and network with peers, stakeholders and key influencers.

“We look forward to offering the heavy duty collision repair industry the opportunity to come together and drive change that benefits all of the stakeholders, including their mutual customer,” said Nessen. 

Below is an overview of the 2019 HD Repair Forum agenda:

2019 HD Repair Forum Day One - Tuesday, April 2, 2019

General Sessions

• Keynote Speaker - Mike Jones
• OEM New Vehicle Technology
• Clean Energy in the Transportation Industry
• Panel Discussion: Finding Parts - Is There an Easier Method to the Madness?

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout One

• Track A: What Happens in 100 Milliseconds During a Collision
• Track B: Estimating Made Easy
• Track C: Building a Successful Alignment and Safety System Calibration Program

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout Two

• Track A: Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Efficient Results
• Track B: Composite Repair in the Heavy Duty Truck and Commercial Vehicle Market
• Track C: Frame Repair and Measurement

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout Three

• Track A: Discover Leadership
• Track B: Commercial Vehicle Scanning - What Tools and Software Do I Need?
• Track C: I-CAR Training

Networking Reception

HD Repair Forum Day Two - Wednesday, April 3, 2019

General Sessions

• Industry Trends and Insight
• New Vehicle Technology Now and Beyond
• Opportunities for Equipping the Industry with Training and Technicians
• Data Privacy and Liability After a Collision
• Panel Discussion: A Dive into Successful Operations in Heavy-Duty Collision Repair
• Panel Discussion: Understand Insurer Challenges & Opportunities to Work Together

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout One

• Track A: What Happens in 100 Milliseconds During a Collision
• Track B: Heavy-Duty Truck Collision Damage Analysis
• Track C: Elevating HD Service Excellence with Mathematical Measurements

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout Two

• Track A: Extreme Communication
• Track B: Composite Repair in the Heavy Duty Truck and Commercial Vehicle Market
• Track C: Elevating HD Service Excellence Continued

Focused Learning Tracks - Breakout Three

• Track A: I-CAR Training
• Track B: HR Matters
• Track C: Elevating HD Service Excellence Continued

For additional details on speakers, sponsors, and event details visit hdrepairforum.com/agenda.

Conference days are Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2nd and 3rd , 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. To register for early bird rates through Friday, February 15th follow this link: etouches.com/hdrepairforum2019.