IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 — AIMExpo is doubling-down on the educational offerings for the 2023 show scheduled for February 15-17 in Las Vegas, including an expanded educational series on the main stage and the return of dealer-focused classroom sessions.
“Our industry is evolving at a rapid pace, from electrification and macro-economic forces, to ever-changing best-business practices,” said Andre Albert, director, marketing and events, at the Motorcycle Industry Council. “We’ve developed an educational lineup for AIMExpo 2023 with that in mind, to deliver information and actionable content that attendees will be able bring back to their businesses and see positive results.”
The MIC Board of Directors will kick off the series on the main stage Wednesday with a State of the Industry panel, followed by key data insights from industry economists David Savlowitz and Michael Ponton of Competitive Analytics. On Thursday, see what the future of powersports holds from the distributors’ perspective, with Marc McAllister of Tucker Powersports, Paul Langley of Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, and Chera Gibb of Arrowhead Engineered Products, in AIMExpo’s first-ever Distributors Panel, moderated by Tony Gonzalez of Garage Composites.
“This is shaping up to be our biggest, most comprehensive educational series,” Albert said. “If you want to know what the powersports landscape is going to look like in the future, and what industry stakeholders are doing to prepare for it, then you can’t miss this show.”
Motorcycle Industry Council’s American International Motorcycle Expo is North America’s largest powersports tradeshow and will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 15-17, 2023. For information and to register, go to www.AIMExpoUSA.com.
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday
9:30am – 10:30am
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
State of the Industry Panel, MIC Board of Directors
11am – 12pm
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
David Savlowitz and Michael Ponton, Competitive Analytics
1pm – 1:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Tech Excellence: Automating for Efficiency – Best Practices for Inventory & Lead Management, presented by DX1, BlackPurl
1pm – 1:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Digital Excellence: Social Engagement/Connecting with Your Community, presented by MassMedia
2pm – 3pm
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
Dealer Panel: Dealer Best Practices, moderated by Jared Burt, HeroHub
4pm – 4:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Inventory Excellence: What Does the Used Inventory Landscape Tell Us, presented by Jim Woodruff, National Powersport Auctions
4pm – 4:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Digital Excellence: Becoming a Digital Dealer presented by BlackPurl
5pm – 5:30pm
KEYNOTE: TBD
Thursday
9:30am – 10:30am
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
EV & Powersports, Getting Amp’d Whether You Want to or Not: How to Successfully Incorporate Non-ICE in Your ICE Dealership
11am – 12pm
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
The Future of Powersports from the Distributors’ Perspective – Marc McAllister, Tucker Powersports; Paul Langley, Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties; Chera Gibb, Arrowhead Engineered Products; moderated by Tony Gonzalez, Garage Composites
1pm – 1:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Digital Marketing Excellence: presented by Sean Finley, Digital Throttle
1pm – 1:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports – To Be Announced
2pm – 3pm
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
MIC Dealer Advisory Council Panel: The Challenges Facing Our Industry Today Compared to Yesterday and Tomorrow, moderated by Rick Alcon, R&S Powersports Group
4pm – 4:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports
Data Excellence: Making the Data Do Your Work presented by David Savlowitz, Competitive Analytics
4pm – 4:45pm
Dealer Excellence Classroom Session presented by McGraw Powersports – To Be Announced
Friday
10am – 10:50am
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
David Savlowitz and Michael Ponton, Competitive Analytics
11am – 11:45am
Disruptive Thinking: MIC Symposium Session
Market Expansion: How Other Industries are Tackling the Problem, presented by Andy Leisner, PADI, and Cinnamon Kernes, MIC
