Women in Auto Care, Automotive Industries of Canada Team Up for International Women's Conference

Women in Auto Care, Automotive Industries of Canada Team Up for International Women’s Conference

Women in Auto Care and the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) have joined together to announce the first-ever international women’s conference for auto care industry professionals.

Women in Auto Care Automotive Industries Association of Canada Leadership Conference

Women in Auto Care and the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) have joined together to announce the first-ever international women’s conference for auto care industry professionals.

The 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference: Engage to Elevate will take place June 13-14 in Toronto, Canada at the Hyatt Regency Toronto. The conference is open to all professionals in the auto care industry and can benefit women in many roles from technicians to shop owners and engineers to media professionals and sales managers.

“Uniting women globally is very exciting for our organization,” said Tammy Tecklenburg, president of Women in Auto Care. “Through the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference, we are aiming to elevate the ideas, insights and influence of women across our industry. We are thrilled to bring our two organizations together and extend our impact across the border.”

Conference attendees can expect to raise their profile by creating relationships with international women and businesses, gain resources and training for personal and professional development and sharpen industry skills while earning continuing education credits toward their AAP or MAAP certification.

“We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Women in Auto Care by offering this unique setting for women across North America in the automotive aftermarket to network and develop their leadership abilities, competencies and strengths,” said Luciana Nechita, director of public affairs for AIA Canada. “This joint conference will create a space to pave the way for women to more effectively drive their careers forward.”

Registration for the conference is now open. Click here to register. The deadline to book hotel rooms at the special rate is May 14, 2018.

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