Carver , Director of Data Services at Lightspeed , and Robert Grant , Director of Manufacturer Solutions at Lightspeed DMS offer their insights from their analysis and data .
Then we ’ re thrilled to welcome back John Adey , President , of the American Boat & Yacht Council , and Sarah Devlin , Accreditation Director , as they deliver a fun , interactive presentation on workforce development . ABYC is the essential source of technical information in the marine industry and a leader in marine technician education .
A combined reception with the powersports and outdoor power equipment folks wraps up our first day .
Tuesday , November 7
We ’ ll start the next morning with a combined keynote on “ Emotionally intelligent leadership .” Studies have shown that up to 80 % of our future success depends on EI ( emotional intelligence ) rather than IQ . In a succinct , entertaining , and insightful narrative , motivational speaker Stephen Barth will detail exactly what emotional intelligence is and how to apply it personally and professionally .
Last year at Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT we talked electric boats . This year we ’ re discussing the advancement , innovation , and availability of sustainable marine fuels in the marketplace . Hear from Jeff Wasil , Director of Environment , Health and Safety Compliance for NMMA , along with Brunswick Chief Sustainability Officer Jennifer Koenig , and Hyperfuels President Jess Hewitt .
Next you can hear from four amazing , accomplished women as they share their experiences working – and exceling in – the recreational boating industry . The panel includes Kim Sweers , aka the “ Boat Boss ,” managing partner of FB Marine Group , a Boating Industry Top 100 boat dealer based in Fort Lauderdale , Florida , Christine Carlson , Marketing Director for Volvo Penta of the Americas , Nikki Storey , president of the Great Lakes Boat Building School , and Rachel Auslander , Director , Partnerships & Development , Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation . Veteran marine industry PR pro Wanda Kenton Smith moderates .
The Boating Industry consumer panel session will then provide some proprietary demographic , psychographic , behavioral , purchase-based , and consumption data sets and insights into the behaviors and buying habits of today ’ s boating consumer .
Adam Quandt returns to moderate the Boating Industry Top 100 dealer panel discussion , where you get the chance to hear from – and interact with - some of the top boat dealers in the country .
And last , but certainly not least , Boating Industry announces its 2023 Top 100 at a black-tie gala . This event celebrates those in the boating industry who are unsurpassed in business operations , professionalism , marketing tactics , customer service and more . The Boating Industry Top 100 has recognized the top performers in North America every year since 2005 .
And there you have it . The only thing that ’ s missing is you ! Make your plans to be in Dallas November 5-7 by registering here . You ’ ll be better for it , and so will your organization . See you there . It will be great at ELEVATE SUMMIT !
SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 5
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mover & Shaker Fireside Chat
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome Networking and Sponsors Reception
MONDAY , NOVEMBER 6
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM The Economy in Motion - Decoding Trends and Projections
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM The State of Recreational Boating in America
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Navigating Political Waters - A Legislative Update
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Market Data : Boating Industry Metrics Unveiled
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Enhancing the Boating Experience
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 7
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Mastering Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sustainability Spotlight : Fueling the Future of Boating
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Women Making Waves & Their Strategies for Success
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Consumer Insights : Behaviors and Buying Trends Explored
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Boating Industry Top 100 Panel Discussion
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Boating Industry Top 100 Gala ( by invitation only )
* Schedule subject to change www . boatingindustry . com october 2023
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