Sept. 5, 2013—Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) announced Thursday the full schedule for the ASRW Main Stage, featuring a different speaker every hour on a wide variety of topics.
The Main Stage sessions will take place Oct. 16–17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Also announced was Kevin McCartney as the speaker for the Opening General Session/Mechanical Industry Forum on Oct. 17 from 8–9:30 a.m. McCartney, owner of Automotive Support Services in Fresno, Calif., will speak on the hidden liabilities and opportunities in fluids and lubricants.
The 12 industry-expert speakers on the Main Stage will cover a variety of topics including marketing trends, modern vehicle maintenance, HR practices, OEM certifications and more.
“The powerful slate of speakers and topics planned for the ASRW Main Stage make it the first of its kind, and we believe this area will be a staple at the show for many years to come,” said Dan Risley, the executive director of the Automotive Service Association. “Attendees won’t find these speakers in one place at any other event.”
ASRW runs Oct. 17-18, with education beginning Oct. 16.
