October 31 event to examine new technologies, industry, economic and labor trends.
The MSO Symposium, the exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, announced the agenda for its upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nev. This year’s MSO Symposium will be held Oct. 31, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX.
Developed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the MSO Symposium advisory board, the conference includes unique programing with insight on a diverse set of topics top-of-mind to the leadership of the industry’s most influential collision repair operators in North America and beyond.
The event begins at 9:30 a.m. (PDT) with a light breakfast, networking, and vendor displays. Three additional networking opportunities for attendees during this event include a formal luncheon sponsored by Berkeley Capital Advisors, a refreshment break sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems, and an exclusive industry reception sponsored by Repairify, from 5:15 – 6:30 pm.
The agenda for the event is as follows:
9:30–10:30 a.m. – Networking Breakfast, Sponsor Showcase
10:30–10:45 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
10:45–11:45 a.m. – Industry Macro & Micro Trends with Vincent Romans & CCC Intelligent Solutions 11:45–12:30 p.m. – Panel discussion: Inclusion and Diversity
12:30–1:30 p.m. – Formal Luncheon
1:30–2:15 p.m. – Panel discussion: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) & Why it Matters
2:15–3:00 p.m. – Economic Trends
3:00–3:30 p.m. – Labor Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
3:30–4:00 p.m. – Networking Break
4:00–4:30 p.m. – Electric Vehicles
4:30–5:15 p.m. – Artificial Intelligence and New Technology
5:15–6:30 p.m. – Industry Reception
Those interested in registering for the 2022 event are advised that attendance is limited and one must qualify to attend. Those invited to attend include multi-shop operators of all sizes, insurers, OEMs, and single-location repair facilities with revenue exceeding $3 million in annual sales.
Savings with the early bird registration rate is available until Friday, Sept. 16.