Large group sessions are lead by leading business visionaries .

The OPE + Power Forum business conference will take place at the Sheraton in downtown Charlotte from January 20 through 22 . Our opening night party on Jan . 20 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame will rev us up for exciting days of learning and networking . This event needs to be part of your year , and our timing makes it a great start to 2025 .

The Power Forum is part of EPG Brand Acceleration ’ s Power Trade conferences , joining the Elevate Summit for marine industry professionals and the Accelerate Conference for powersports industry professionals . Together , decision makers and business owners can exchange ideas across industries and cultivate new relationships for business-boosting learning .

Here is what we have planned .

Education Session Agenda

Digital Bridge Building : This session explores how dealers can build a digital bridge between their website and the in-store parts purchase experience , creating a seamless journey from initial research to final purchase . Attendees will gain insights into strategies for integrating digital catalog solutions , streamlining parts management , and implementing eCommerce capabilities to meet customer expectations . This session provides actionable steps to help dealers stay competitive in an increasingly digital world .

Selling Electrification : We will cover the market trends in battery-powered equipment for both homeowners and pro buyers , how to sell them and what pro users should consider in the transition . Battery-powered equipment is not going to replace all internal combustion-powered equipment . But as batteries and chargers improve , electric equipment is increasingly attractive to buyers . Are you ready to sell and service this equipment , and to provide that solution ?

Robots and Autonomy : Technology is changing the way we cut grass . More importantly for landscape contractors and professional buyers , autonomous equipment provides a working solution . Literally , they work where people don ’ t , where people are not

Small group learning provides business-boosting tactics .

available , and in locations where people might be less safe . Here ’ s how robot mowers will make a major market move in the next three years . And how you can capitalize .

Industry Trends : What does the data say ? The OPE industry is full of data . We can look at sales by product and by region . We can look at historical weather trends and see how that impacts sales and inventory . We can look at public financial data and learn what manufacturers are considering for the year ahead . How can dealers best use all this data to make smart business decisions ?

Hiring and People Planning : A power industry veteran shares her experience in recruiting , hiring and optimizing people for your success and theirs in power equipment and power sports dealerships . Dealers across the power trade world have indicated that personnel is one of the biggest challenges facing their business . Let ’ s talk about it .

Sales Savvy : So many parts of the sales process are changing – from marketing and communication to payments and product delivery . Our expert in sales and the power equipment marketplace explains how to thrive in the change .

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