Off-the-Road Tire Conference Schedule at a Glance

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Registration & Welcome Networking

Registration Desk Open

General Session — Maximizing Growth Through Training

2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. – Opening Remarks

2:10 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. – Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Recognition

2:15 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. – 2028 OTR Tire Conference Location Announcement

2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Daily Safety Tip

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Live OTR Tire Service Demonstration

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  – OTR Tire Repair & Retreading

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  – Valve Stem Selection & Installation

General Session — Maximizing Growth Through Industry Insight

7:30 a.m. – 7:35 a.m. — Opening Remarks
7:35 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. — Safety Tip
7:45 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. — Navigating the New Landscape: Federal Policy Priorities for the OTR Tire Industry in 2027
7:55 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. — US and Canada Economic Forecasts
9:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. — Coffee Break
9:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. — The Future of Technology and AI in Equipment

Cajun Swamp Airboat Tour & Box Lunch

Annual Golf Tournament - TPC Louisiana

12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start • Four-Person Scramble • Off-Site (Shuttles staged at 10:30 a.m.; depart as they fill; final departure at 11:15 a.m.—please plan accordingly.)

New Orleans City Tour & Hosted Lunch

General Session — Maximizing Growth Through Professional Development

8:00 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. — Opening Remarks
8:05 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. — Safety Tip
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. — TBD
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. — TBD
9:45 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. — Coffee Break
10:05 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. — Technician Training: What Works and What Doesn’t

Breakout Session: From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity Starts with Your Team

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Breakout Session: TBD