By Ashley Reyes
On May 1 at 9:00 a.m. PDT, the SEMA Wheel, Tire, Suspension and Brake Council (WTSBC) will host its next Coffee and Conversation virtual networking event. Register here.
Held monthly, WTSBC Coffee and Conversation events provide aftermarket professionals with an opportunity to openly discuss key issues shaping the wheel, tire, suspension and brake markets.
"Coffee and Conversation events not only help SEMA members expand their professional network but provide a platform for attendees to learn about a variety of topics relevant to their business," said WTSBC Council Director Nicole Bradle. "By bringing professionals from different markets and job titles together, the event enables participants to exchange ideas and gain new perspectives on challenges and opportunities they might not have known about."
Topics of discussion are provided by WTSBC members. The event in February focused on towing and suspension, followed by a discussion about the evolution of Ultra4 racecars in March. The upcoming event in May will not feature a specific topic; instead, this session invites attendees to bring a topic that they wish to discuss. This approach ensures that all participants gain valuable information or connections from the event.
Examples of past topics brought by attendees include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), legislative updates, new-vehicle technology and supply chain; however, any topic that addresses wheel, tire, suspension or brake-related issues is welcomed by the select committee.
Each event begins with attendees sharing their name and area of expertise to help members identify who they can potentially collaborate with in the future. Manufacturers, service providers, distributors, dealers, installers and media are all encouraged to attend.
"The Coffee and Conversation events bring together some of the industry's most insightful and informed professionals," said past participant Moses Ludel of 4WD Mechanix Magazine. "The group is welcoming and always open to new ideas, tire-related topics and fresh faces."
Register for the event here.