Sunny days ahead
Join colleagues and new friends for this three-day learning and networking event. Share ideas with top dealers about how to grow your business and learn where the industry and economy are headed.
The convention kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a Welcome Reception that includes food, cocktails, and outstanding entertainment—but, be advised: Wednesday’s Networking Breakfast kicks off bright and early.
And while exhibitors have until 10 a.m. to get booths set up, the General Session and Keynote get underway at 8 a.m. sharp.
Learn something
Among the always compelling and informative session at the NTDA gathering, this year’s lineup provides opportunities to:
- Gain insights from renowned business strategist Peter Sheahan, founder of Karrikins Group, on navigating today’s evolving market landscape. Sheahan has published seven books, built three global companies, and delivered more than 3,000 presentations in over 40 countries. Today he and his team are focused exclusively on inspiring leaders to do the hard work required to enable growth and transformation for their companies.
- Participate in a dynamic discussion on the trade-offs between regulatory compliance and operational costs, featuring NTDA lobbyist
- Timothy Lynch, senior director, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and ACT Research’s Kenny Vieth. This point-counterpoint session will present opposing perspectives on key issues. The panelists will offer insights into the future of trucking policy and its broader economic implications.
- Get ahead of the curve when Vieth follows up the panel discussion with his take on the economy and the market outlook for the trailer industry overall.
- Discover dealer “Big Ideas” when the highly popular and competitive session returns for the third year, as dealer/contestants reveal the operational tips and tricks that have proved to be real-world winners for their dealerships.
Have fun
Registered spouses and guests are welcome to make waves Wednesday afternoon at the resort’s Reflections Pool. Drink tickets and poolside bites will be provided along with live DJ sets, massages, and more. Attendees are welcome as well—after the programming breaks for the day.
As always, Day 3 of the convention means the annual golf tournament or optional side adventures to suit every fancy: Jeep tours through the Tortolita Mountains, trap and skeet shooting, or a lazy day in a reserved cabana at the resort’s Lazy River area.
The convention closes Thursday evening with a cocktail reception and the 35th Annual Awards Dinner.
Around town
In Tucson, NTDA attendees can explore the Sonoran Desert at Saguaro National Park, visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, hike in Sabino Canyon, discover the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac, explore the Pima Air & Space Museum, wander through the Tucson Botanical Gardens, experience the unique Tohono Chul Park, and climb Mount Lemmon for stunning views.
Depending on their interests, attendees may also visit the Tucson Museum of Art, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, or the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures.