”Conference attendees will learn how leading-edge brands are using Augmented and Virtual Reality to display products in 3D and increase sales, and see this rapidly emerging technology first-hand,” said Chris Gardner, AASA vice president. “As the co-founder and CEO of Marxent, Beck is among top subject matter experts in virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for sales and marketing with extensive experience building interactive marketing solutions for Fortune 500 retailers and brands.”
Beck also will discuss the opportunities for Augmented Reality to completely alter how vehicle maintenance and repairs are conducted in repair facilities.
The 2015 AASA Technology Conference is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, through Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. It is the only event of its kind in the industry with its exclusive focus on technology professionals in the automotive aftermarket – and this year, the Automotive Distribution Network (The Network) IT Forum will be held in conjunction with the Conference.
Other general session topics at the 2015 AASA Technology Conference include Predicting Part Performance in the Field, The Connected Aftermarket, Monetizing Telematics and the MEMA Technology Road Map. The agenda also includes four tracks of breakout sessions: marketing technology, heavy duty technology, business-to-business technology and information technology.
Details about the AASA Technology Conference agenda, online registration, hotel accommodations and more are available at the event’s website, www.aasatech.com.
Pricedex Software Inc. is the premier sponsor of the 2015 AASA Technology Conference, and other sponsors include: Extend Performance, Breakfast sponsor; Frost & Sullivan, Welcome Reception sponsor; IHS Automotive, Luncheon Sponsor; Corcentric, Break Sponsor; Experian, Registration Sponsor; Elite sponsors: Autologue Computer Systems, Epicor, GCommerce, Hologram Industries, InterTrade, JNPSoft Inc., MAM Software, Snap36, Stibo, WHI and ShowMetheParts.com / Vertical Development Inc.; and Media Partners: Advanstar, Babcox, and The Greensheet.
The Conference offers a wide range of promotional opportunities to businesses interested in reaching aftermarket technology professionals. Contact Ben Brucato for details: [email protected].
About AASA
AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products which support 710,000 employees in the United States. AASA is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”
About the ATC
The AASA Technology Council (ATC) is a peer group of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). It serves as a medium for industry interaction, education and idea exchange regarding matters of common interest to information technology (IT) and e-commerce professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry. ATC provides industry leadership and information through semi-annual conferences, committee activities, monthly newsletters and IT education.
