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T13-CD Advance Drivability Diagnostic Strategies Sponsored by Denso GOING FAST!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Dean Parsons
T14-CD Automotive Electrical Foundations Sponsored by NAPA SOLD OUT!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Vince Manship / Jeff Bly
T15-CD BMW Drivability Diagnostics Sponsored by WORLDPAC GOING FAST!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Scot Manna / John Thornton
T16-CD Ford 6.0L, 6.4L, 6.7L Powerstroke Engine Performance 8:00am 5:00pm Wally Mouradian
T17-CD Mechanical & Variable Timing & Valvetrain Diagnostics SOLD OUT!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Kris Lewis
T18-CD Module Reprogramming: Techniques for Today 8:00am 5:00pm Scott Shotton / Eric Ziegler
T19-CD Scan Tool Applied Functionality Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:00am 5:00pm Kevin Leiby
M6-C Building a Winning Culture Sponsored by Autoshop Solutions 8:30am 12:00pm Danny Sanchez
M7-C Getting a YES! With Confidence Sponsored by 180BIZ 8:30am 12:00pm Rick White
M8-C Shop Management Unleashed: Optimizing Efficiency with Mitchell 1 Sponsored by Mitchell 1 8:30am 12:00pm Tim McDonnell
M23-C Increasing PRofitability and Productivity with NAPA TRACS Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 12:00pm Ben Dexter
Lunch & Keynote by Chris Chesney (all management attendees will be automatically reg’d for this session) 12:00pm 2:00pm
M9-D Marketing and Branding Your Shop Sponsored by ShopFix Academy 2:00pm 5:00pm Aaron Stokes
M10-D Quickbooks Insights for the Auto Service Industry 2:00pm 5:00pm Tony Passwater
M11-D R.O. Writer: Beyond the Basics Sponsored by RO Writer 2:00pm 5:00pm Rick Stermole / Steve Swanson
M12-D Selling the Invisible Service Solution Sponsored by WORLDPAC 2:00pm 5:00pm Jeremy O’Neal
Technical Training
E1-C1 Systematic Approach to Teaching Computerized Engine Controls 8:00am 9:45am Rick EscalambreE2-C12 Team-Based Learning - Your Next Move! (Part 1 of 2) Sponsored by Consulab 8:00am 9:45am Tim Dwyer / Jeff Curtis
E3-C2 Apps and YouTube for the Automotive Classroom 10:00am 11:45am Michael Gray
E2-C12 Team-Based Learning - Your Next Move! (Part 2 of 2) Sponsored by Consulab 10:00am 11:45am Tim Dwyer / Jeff Curtis
VISION eXchange Lunch & Panel Discussion (all ETT attendees will be automatically reg’d for this session) 12:00pm 2:00pm
E4-D Diesel Diagnosis for the Gasoline Instructor 2:30pm 5:00pm Curt WardE5-D The Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) in the Classroom Sponsored by Consulab 2:30pm 5:00pm Dick Krieger / Al Santini
Educator Think Tank (Train the Trainer)
Management Power Summit
M1-AB The Art of Profitability Sponsored by WORLDPAC 8:00am 5:00pm Cecil Bullard
M2-A Achieving Operational Excellence 8:00am 12:00pm Bill Haas
M3-A Convert Today’s Price Shoppers Into Clients Sponsored by ACT! Group 8:00am 12:00pm Rena Rennebohm
M4-B 10 Cost Efficient Ways To Gain Customers 1:00pm 5:00pm Amy Mattinat
M5-B Advisor Mistakes and How To Avoid Them Sponsored by 180BIZ 1:00pm 5:00pm Rick White
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NEW!!! Get the most out of your investment. Attend the exclusive Hi-Tech Tool Expo to provide you additional time with diagnostic and scan tool vendors.
HI-TECH TOOL EXPOfeaturing today’s top scan tools & diag equip
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T1-AB Advanced Lab Scope Voltage & Current Testing SOLD OUT!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Wally MouradianT2-AB Complete Misfire Analysis 8:00am 5:00pm Scott ShottonT3-AB Operations and Diagnostics of the ZF 6HP Transmission Sponsored by ZF GOING FAST!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Francisco MorenoT4-AB Simplifying Electronics Hands-On Sponsored by Autologic SOLD OUT!!! 8:00am 5:00pm Brian Chaffe / Tom Morgan
T5-AB Toyota & Ford Hybrid Diagnostics 8:00am 5:00pm Dean Parsons
T6-A Autel MaxiSys Sponsored by Autel 8:00am 12:00pm Michael Flink
T59-A Gasoline Direct Injection Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 8:00am 12:00pm Luis Ruiz
T7-A Introduction to WiTech 2 and Chrysler Communications Update 8:00am 12:00pm Ken Zanders
T8-A Using Oscilloscopes to Diagnose Automotive Circuits Sponsored by WORLDPAC 8:00am 12:00pm Bernie Thompson
T9-B Asian Import Drivability Solutions Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 1:00pm 5:00pm Darren Beanard
T10-B Audi/Volkswagon 1.8L & 2.0L Engines: Common Faults & Diagnostics Sponsored by Autologic 1:00pm 5:00pm Craig Shippy
T11-B DSO Accessories 1:00pm 5:00pm Matt Fanslow
T60-B Induction System Diagnosis and Repair Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 1:00pm 5:00pm Luis Ruiz
T12-B Module Programming: Beyond the Fundamentals 1:00pm 5:00pm Eric Ziegler
Technical TrainingTHURSDAY
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H1-CD Hands-On Air Brakes (all day) Sponsored by NAPA 8:00am 5:00pm NAPA HD Training TeamH2-CD Navistar Diagnostics (all day) 8:00am 5:00pm Kevin Looney
H3-C Bosch OTC HD Scan Tool Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 8:00am 12:00 pm Duane “Doc” WatsonH4-C Emissions Controls EGR Systems Sponsored by NAPA 8:00am 12:00 pm NAPA HD Training Team
H5-D Productivity and Profits with Your Mitchell1 HD Truck Software Sponsored by Mitchell 1:00pm 5:00pm Mitchell1 TrainerH6-D HD Exhaust Aftertreatment Operation & Diagnostics Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts 1:00pm 5:00pm Kevin Roberts
H17-D HD Hands-On Hydraulics Theory and Diagnostics Sponsored by Gates 1:00pm 5:00pm
NEW!! Heavy Duty TrainingFRIDAY
T20-E Automotive Key Replacement & Programming Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:30am 11:30am Steve CrabbT21-E Climate Control Sensor and Actuators Sponsored by Bosch 8:30am 11:30am Jim WilsonT22-E Critical Thinking Diagnostic Strategies GOING FAST!!! 8:30am 11:30am G Jerry TrugliaT23-E Diagnosing Hybrid Battery Pack System Faults Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:30am 11:30am Kevin LeibyT24-E Diagnosing Multiplexed Data Bus Networks Sponsored by ACDelco 8:30am 11:30am Rick BurgardT25-E Diagnostics - By The Numbers Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 11:30am Vince ManshipT26-E Digital Tools for Automotive Professionals Sponsored by iATN 8:30am 11:30am Scott BrownT27-E Duramax Diesel: LML & LGH Diesel Sponsored by ATG 8:30am 11:30am Wally MouradianT28-E Import Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 8:30am 11:30am Dean ParsonsT29-E Intro to Lab Scope Usage 8:30am 11:30am Jim MortonT30-E Modern Suspension Systems Sponsored by ZF 8:30am 11:30am Dirk FuchsT31-E Techniques for Capturing & Solving Electronics Glitches Sponsored by WORLDPAC 8:30am 11:30am Gary SmithT32-E TPMS and Advanced Diagnostics Sponsored by Bartec 8:30am 11:30am Michael RoseH7-EF Complete Air Brake Systems (part 1 of 2) Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts 8:30am 5:45pm Brent DelfelH8-EF Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment (part 1 of 2) 8:30am 5:45pm Kevin LooneyH9-E Emissions Controls Truck SCR Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 11:30am NAPA HD Training Team
H10-E HD Hands-on Scan Tool Diagnostics Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 11:30am NAPA HD Training TeamH11-E Heavy Duty Alignment Training Sponsored by Hunter Engineering 8:30am 11:30am Ron Freeman
T33-F Cummins Common Rail Diesel Sponsored by ATG 2:45pm 5:45pm Wally MouradianT34-F Electronic Diesel Diagnostics & Aftertreatment Emission Systems Sponsored by Snap On 2:45pm 5:45pm Thomas KraemerT35-F Essential Electrical & Engine Management Diagnostics Sponsored by Bosch 2:45pm 5:45pm Jim WilsonT36-F GDI Diagnosis and Maintenance: Tools, Tips, and Tricks Sponsored by WORLDPAC 2:45pm 5:45pm Gary SmithT37-F HVAC Controls Diagnosis & Service Techniques Sponsored by ACDelco 2:45pm 5:45pm Jerry MungleT38-F Hybrid Vehicle DTCs 2:45pm 5:45pm G Jerry TrugliaT39-F Immobilizer and Anti-Theft System Diagnosis 2:45pm 5:45pm Eric ZieglerT40-F Import Induction Systems 2:45pm 5:45pm Dean ParsonsT41-F Safety System Alignment: The New Last Step in Alignment Svce Sponsored by Hunter GOING FAST!!! 2:45pm 5:45pm Ron FreemanT42-F Servicing and Complete Overhaul of ZF Mechatronics Sponsored by ZF GOING FAST!!! 2:45pm 5:45pm Francisco MorenoT43-F Understanding Fuel Injection Sponsored by WORLDPAC 2:45pm 5:45pm Bernie ThompsonT44-F Using Ignition Waveforms to Uncover Driveability Concerns GOING FAST!!! 2:45pm 5:45pm Jim MortonT45-F Variable Cam Timing Diagnosis Sponsored by WORLDPAC 2:45pm 5:45pm Scot MannaH7-EF Complete Air Brake Systems (part 2 of 2) Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts 2:45pm 5:45pm Brent DelfelH8-EF Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment (part 2 of 2) 2:45pm 5:45pm Kevin LooneyH10-F HD Hands-on Scan Tool Diagnostics Sponsored by NAPA 2:45pm 5:45pm NAPA HD Training TeamH12-F HD Common Rail Injection Sponsored by NAPA 2:45pm 5:45pm NAPA HD Training TeamH13-F Heavy Duty Scope Diagnostics and Applications 2:45pm 5:45pm Michael Eilbracht
T46-G 2018 GM MOST Protocol 8:30am 11:30am Ken ZandersT47-G Advanced Technology Vehicles: ADAS Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:30am 11:30am Randy BriggsT48-G Automotive Electrical from A to CAN Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 11:30am Jeff BlyT49-G Automotive HVAC Solutions Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 8:30am 11:30am Wayne BishopT50-G Diagnosing CAN Bus and Other Vehicle Communications Protocols Sponsored by WORLDPAC 8:30am 11:30am Gary SmithT51-G Intro to PicoScope 8:30am 11:30am Matt FanslowT52-G Light Duty Diesel: Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:30am 11:30am Lonnie HornT53-G Reprogramming with J2534 8:30am 11:30am G Jerry TrugliaT54-G Rich & Lean Running P Code Diagnostics Sponsored by AVI GOING FAST!!! 8:30am 11:30am Ron BilyeuT55-G Turbocharger Operation and Diagnostics Sponsored by WORLDPAC GOING FAST!!! 8:30am 11:30am John ThorntonT56-G Vehicle Chassis Dynamics Sponsored by ACDelco 8:30am 11:30am Keith GlasgowT57-G VW/Audi Coding and Programming Sponsored by Autologic 8:30am 11:30am Craig ShippyT58-G ZF Hybrid Transmission Technology Sponsored by ZF GOING FAST!!! 8:30am 11:30am Dirk Fuchs H14-G Cummins 3582 Code Diagnostics 8:30am 11:30am Michael EilbrachtH15-G HD Computer Truck Sensor Inputs & Diagnostics Sponsored by NAPA 8:30am 11:30am NAPA HD Training TeamH16-G Heavy DUty Truck A/C Troubleshooting Clinic Sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts 8:30am 11:30am TBD
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M13-E Communicating with Technicians Sponsored by CARQUEST Technical Institute 8:45am 12:00pm Greg MarchandM14-E Strategies to Survive the Difficult Customer 8:45am 12:00pm Bill HaasM15-E Why Price Doesn’t Matter - The Truth About Labor Rates 8:45am 12:00pm Ron HaugenM16-E Women Car Care Clinics and Branding Your Shop as Experts 8:45am 12:00pm Amy Mattinat
M17-F Effective Succession Planning for a Secure Retirement Sponsored by ATI 3:00pm 6:00pm Jim SilvermanM18-F Mastering the Digital Inspection & Sales Process Sponsored by WORLDPAC 3:00pm 6:00pm Jeremy O’NealM19-F Social Media Mania Sponsored by Management Success 3:00pm 6:00pm Jim Saeli
M20-G 6 Keys to Earning 20% Net Sponsored by WORLDPAC 8:45am 12:00pm Cecil BullardM21-G Fishing for Millennials: Attracting Them With SEO Content Sponsored by RockStar Marketing 8:45am 12:00pm Jennifer FilzenM22-G Increasing Efficiency - Getting One or Two More Cars Out the Door a Day 8:45am 12:00pm Ron HaugenM24-G Teach Your Truck Shop How To Run Itself Sponsored by Management Success 8:45am 12:00 pm David Saline
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Lunch, and Expo RegistrationThursday Registration, Refreshment Breaks,
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Thursday All-Day Package
Early Bird Regular
$190 $200
Weekend Training PackageAll Management and/or Technical Courses offered Sat. & Sun., Refreshment Breaks,
Saturday General Session, Breakfast & LunchSunday General Session & Breakfast
Expo RegistrationBONUS...Add Awards Dinner/Comedy Night for only $30
Early Bird Regular
$365 $390
Early Bird Regular
$190 $200
NEW . . . 4-Day Power Pass!4 days of Management and/or Technical Courses
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Refreshment Breaks, Saturday General Session,
Breakfast & Lunch, Sunday General Session & Breakfast, and Expo Registration
BONUS...Add Awards Dinner/Comedy Night for only $30
Early Bird Regular
$615 $675
Weekend Guest Package
Early Bird Regular
$135 $140
Saturday Breakfast & General Session, Expo, Awards Dinner & Comedy Night,
Sunday General Session & Breakfast
Ala Carte EventsBreakfast or Lunch $35 each
Comedy Night $60 each
Ala carte registration for single classes not available until after February 14, 2018.
Check website for pricing and availability
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TRAINING COURSE SELECTION: Selections must be made in advance and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for individual courses is not available until February 14, 2018. MEALS: Breakfast is served in conjunction with a general session and keynote ad-dress. See package details for meal information.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: To register, please complete the online registration form at www.visionkc.com. Registrations must be received no later than Feb. 22, 2018. Registrations accepted ON-SITE ONLY after Feb. 22, 2018. We cannot guarantee availability for late or on-site registrants. A confirmation letter and detailed conference information will be e-mailed in mid-February. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Full refunds will be granted, less a $30 processing fee, if cancellation is received in writing by February 1, 2018. No refunds will be granted after February 1, 2018. Name substitutions will be accepted.
Wednesday, February 285:00 P M – 7:00 PM Registration Open
Thursday, March 16:00 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Technical Training8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Management Training4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hi-Tech Tool Expo
Friday, March 27:00 AM – 9:30 PM Registration Open8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Management Training8:00 AM – 5:30 PM VISION Educator Think Tank8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Technical Training5:00 PM – 9:00 PM VISION Expo
Saturday, March 36:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration Open6:30 AM – 7:00 AM Conference Breakfast*7:00 AM – 8:15 AM Opening General Session8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Management & Technical Training9:00 AM – 3:30 PM VISION Expo11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Conference Lunch*2:45 PM – 6:00 PM Management & Technical Training6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Industry Professional’s Reception7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Awards Dinner & Comedy Night Party**
Sunday, March 46:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open6:30 AM – 7:00 AM Conference Breakfast*7:00 AM – 8:15 AM Closing General Session8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Management & Technical Training
* Meal functions are open to those purchasing training packages.** Awards Dinner & Comedy Night Party tickets may be purchased individually. Attendees registered for a weekend training package or VISION Power Pass may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate.Schedule is subject to change. Please consult the on-site Schedule of Events for the latest information.
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