The VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies is gearing up for its highly anticipated IMPACT Conference, scheduled for Oct. 19-24 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
Widely recognized as one of the heavy-duty aftermarket’s premier networking and business events, VIPAR says the conference brings together VIPAR Heavy Duty and Power Heavy Duty distributors, supplier partners and industry leaders for an energizing week of connection, education and collaboration.
The weeklong event will feature business and industry updates, a keynote address, annual stockholder and member meetings, educational sessions, a trade show, networking opportunities, and more than 1,500 one-to-one distributor-supplier partner meetings.
“IMPACT is where strategic decisions are made, new opportunities emerge, partnerships are forged and our network moves forward together,” says Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty president and CEO. “Since we last met, we’ve surpassed 1,000 distributor locations, expanded deeper into LATAM and new markets throughout the Americas, and rolled out transformative technology solutions. We are preparing for the 2025 IMPACT Conference with great optimism, momentum, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of the heavy-duty aftermarket.”
Each year, VIPAR Heavy Duty honors industry friends and their contributions to the network and aftermarket through the IMPACT Memorial Golf Tournament. This year’s beneficiary is the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), a 501(c)(3) organization that supports people employed in the heavy duty aftermarket industry and their families during times of hardship. VIPAR Heavy Duty was proud to enter into a new partnership with AACF earlier this year.
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Additionally, VIPAR states prime opportunities for networking and mentorship further elevate the conference experience, with specialized gatherings designed for professionals with shared interests, including the dynamic GenNext speed mentoring session, the Young Leaders Round Table Lunch and the Women in Business Networking Reception.
