The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is counting down to its annual Spring Conference, now just one week away! Scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2024, this anticipated event will unfold in the beautiful city of Moose Jaw, at the Temple Gardens hotel.
Tailored for auto repair industry enthusiasts, the conference promises a comprehensive blend of educational opportunities, networking sessions, and insights into the latest industry trends and innovations. Participants will have the chance to connect with fellow industry professionals, absorb valuable knowledge, and stay updated on recent developments. “We’ve curated a selection of speakers and workshops designed to arm you with the essential knowledge and tools for your professional journey,” announces SAAR.
With the SAAR Spring Conference & AGM 2024 fast approaching, attendees are invited to dive into thought-provoking discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaborate with like-minded peers, whether they’re industry veterans or newcomers.
Don’t miss out on the full day of activities on Saturday, as SAAR is preparing some fantastic door prizes for participants to win!
Agenda
Friday, March 1
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Friday Advanced Estimating and Blueprinting with Stefano Liessi
- 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – SGI Meeting with PDR Industry re: Master Service Agreement
- 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Friday Bobby’s Place – Come and Go dinner, drinks and networking on your own
Saturday, March 2
- 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – SAAR Annual General Meeting
- 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Sask Polytechnic Report
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SGI with updates on the digital transformation, updates from key managers, Q&A
- 11:30 – 12:00 a.m. – Teen Challenge – How can we deal with the current addiction epidemic?
- Noon – Lunch
- 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Christy Hall – Learning to Say No
- 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Updates from our Western Alliance partners in Manitoba and British Columbia.
- 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Car-Part.com
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 3M – Peter Wrong – What is new in the world of 3M
- 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Refreshment break
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Progi Digital Solutions – Patrick Demers – What to look forward to in 2024
- 4:00 – 4:30 p.m – Meet John Abu-Ata from APT Autoparts and his amazing business story
- 4:30 – 5:00 p.m – Door prizes and conclusion of the business meeting
- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m – Evening Banquet
For more updates about this event, follow SAAR’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/saarsk.