The RV Industry Association on Tuesday released details of this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, which had to be held virtually last year because of COVID-19.
The RV Aftermarket’s annual industry conference is back after being held virtually in 2020, and attendees to the in-person event Aug. 9-12 in Atlanta will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The RV Aftermarket Conference is focused on supporting a great parts and accessory purchasing experience that will benefit supply chain members and the RV consumer. The event, open to all RVIA members, features:
- One-on-one “appointment sessions” to get a first look at the latest products and services in the Aftermarket segment before the fall/winter RV shows
- Opportunities to learn vital business information about new customers entering the market
- Networking with colleagues from around the country who have a record of success in the industry
Registration/Pricing
- Supplier Meeting Room: $1,500 per company. Includes access to meetings application and a four-night hotel room.
- Supplier Attendee: $800 per person. Includes breakfast and lunch all days and access to meetings application.
- Distributor Attendee: $475 for 1st company attendee, $200 for each additional attendee. Includes breakfast and lunch all days and access to meetings application.
- Agent / Rep Attendee: $475 per person. Includes breakfast and lunch all days.
- Media/Marketing Services Attendee: $250 per person. Includes breakfast and lunch all days and access to meetings application.
Event Schedule
Monday, Aug. 9, 2021
- RV Aftermarket Golf Tournament: Stone Mountain Golf Club
- Welcome Reception
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021
- Breakfast
- Morning Appointment Sessions: 8:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Lunch / RV Aftermarket Awards: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Afternoon Appointment Sessions: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Explore Atlanta On Your Own
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021
- Breakfast
- Morning Appointment Sessions: 8:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Afternoon Appointment Sessions: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Supplier-Focused Educational Workshop: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Evening Networking
- Explore Atlanta On Your Own
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021
- Breakfast
- Morning Appointment Sessions: 8:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Afternoon Appointment Sessions: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Closing Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Housing
The event location for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference will be the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. Located on the edge of downtown Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, and steps from Georgia World Congress Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Embassy Suites is a preferred hotel of the Georgia Aquarium, and just a five-minute walk. Enjoy free breakfast, complimentary evening receptions, and an on-site Starbucks.
Distributors, manufacturing agents, media and suppliers seeking sleeping accommodations only, click here to book a room at the discounted rate of $189/night + tax.
COVID 19 Preventative Measures
The RV Industry Association will be adhering to CDC and state guidelines, and providing the following for our attendee guests:
- Personal-sized hand sanitizer for all attendees and hand sanitizer stations positioned throughout the conference center
- Responsible seating for meeting spaces that can accommodate social distancing
- Appropriate signage/floor decals to reinforce spatial distancing and safety reminders
- Physical distancing and flow control measures
We are all focused on delivering a fun, safe event representative of the amazing RV aftermarket. For questions about the event, contact RVIA directly.
Click here to register for the conference.