Accelerate! Growing Bigger & Better

from Redefining the Road Magazine Ed 1 2020

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WIT Conference 2020: Accelerating Change

They say that “Everything is bigger in Texas,” and this year’s Accelerate! Conference & Expo Sept. 23-25 in Dallas will be no exception. With an anticipated 1,400 transportation professionals expected to attend, it will be bigger and better than ever before. As the only conference of its kind, the event serves to elevate the issue of gender diversity. It also provides professional development opportunities for women leaders and allows attendees to explore ways to leverage a diverse workforce effectively and engage and retain more females in the industry. “The Accelerate! Conference provides a forum for individuals to learn about issues that are unique to women, but it also transcends that,” says past attendee Amrita Patel, National Sales Manager for Wells Fargo Commercial Vehicle Group. “Continuous education is important to help us stay current with our customers and prospects.” Conference attendees can expect: • Over 60 educational sessions featuring six areas of focus: Professional Development, Leadership, Operations, HR/Talent

Management, Sales and Marketing, and

Professional Driver Issues. • Networking opportunities with peers and top executives in the industry, including women and men with responsibilities in transportation and supply chain management at all levels. • Resources through the Expo, including

HR/talent management specialists, consultants, technology innovators, motor carriers, third-party logistics and OEMs. • Technology Truck Tour to see first-hand the new technologies in trucking and learn from the experts onsite. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available. n

For more information and to register, visit WomenInTrucking.org/accelerate-conference.

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Davis Express is a proud supporter of WIT. Woman have seen their role become more vital to the trucking industry and the industry in turn has become more dependent on our skills and leadership. My dad has always encouraged me to think for myself. His unwavering support has taught me that I can achieve anything I has taught me that I can achieve anything I set out to accomplish. It’s been an honor to work at Davis Express and I appreciate the opportunity to work side-by-side with my dad Jimmy. Together we have built a solid company for over 40 years. Davis Express will continue to support WIT because of its support of the woman in this industry.-Kayla