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Venue Location
Venue Location

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

606 Congress St
Boston, Massachusetts

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Organizer
Organizer
Contact Person: Edward Kuo
Event Details
Event Details

The Summit is the association's premier event focused on strategy and networking. This event is packed full of both business and social opportunities allowing attendees to learn from each other.


The Summit always includes a strong speaker lineup focused on CVSN's Four Pillars. Additionally, member suppliers conduct 45-minute presentations/discussions known as Private Strategic Planning (PSP) Sessions, focused on executive level initiatives with their key current and potential distribution partners. And new to this year will be 9 "Reverse" PSP Sessions, allowing member distributors to host similar meetings with their key supplier partners.


Also at the Summit, CVSN presents the annual President's Award, which recognizes those individuals who have contributed greatly to the Commercial Vehicle aftermarket as well as the GenNext "4 Under 40" Award, honoring four outstanding individuals under 40 making their marks in the industry. And not to missed is the industry's annual "John Bzeta Children's" charity auction, held on the final night of the event with proceeds going to a local children's hospital.


The Summit provides the independent commercial vehicle distribution chain a great event to meet and develop strong business relationships at the highest levels of each organization that keep the industry strong. Even the social events are designed to create as many "collisions of minds" as possible, allowing each attendee their own opportunities to find and build their personal networks.


Hotel: Renaissance Boston Waterfront

Event Room Block: https://book.passkey.com/go/CVSN2023

Agenda
Agenda
  • Day 1

    June 10, 2023

  • Day 2

    June 11, 2023

  • Day 3

    June 12, 2023

  • Day 4

    June 13, 2023

  • Day 5

    June 14, 2023

  • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

    Event Registration - Third Floor

    Event Registration - Third Floor

    Business Attendee Activities
    Get your event materials during this time and meet the CVSN event staff, who will be ready to answer any and all questions about the Summit and the Boston area.

    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    Welcome Reception - Clubhouse

    Welcome Reception - Clubhouse

    Business Attendee Activities
    Casual opening reception welcoming all attendees to Boston.

    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dinner on your own

    Dinner on your own

    Business Attendee Activities
    Contact CVSN staff if you wish to be paired with other attendees.
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    Sunday Fun Run/Walk - Meet In Lobby

    Sunday Fun Run/Walk - Meet In Lobby

    Business Attendee Activities
    Join a group of industry friends on a loosely-organized jaunt around the Boston Harborside neighborhood. Choose your own pace and distance! (Weather permitting)

    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Event Registration - Third Floor

    Event Registration - Third Floor

    Business Attendee Activities
    Get your event materials during this time and meet the CVSN event staff, who will be ready to answer any and all questions about the Summit and the Boston area.

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Opening Reception - Clubhouse

    Opening Reception - Clubhouse

    Business Attendee Activities
    Have some great food and beverages with the full group of attendees at the hotel during this reception and dinner.

    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Dinner - Pacific D-E

    Dinner - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities

    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Trolley Tour (+$150)
    Join the participants of all Sunday Afternoon Activities for lunch together, prior to departing the hotel.

    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Boston Trolley Tour

    Boston Trolley Tour

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Trolley Tour (+$150)
    Your group will enjoy this city tour on an open-air trolley while learning about the rich history of Boston and the landmarks that complete the city’s landscape. Some landmarks along the way may include:

    New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    Historic North End-Paul Revere House/USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard
    Fleet Center/North Station
    Old State House/Quincy Market
    Fenway Park
    Boston Common/Massachusetts State House
    Cambridge/M.I.T/Harvard<...
    Your group will enjoy this city tour on an open-air trolley while learning about the rich history of Boston and the landmarks that complete the city’s landscape. Some landmarks along the way may include:

    New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    Historic North End-Paul Revere House/USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard
    Fleet Center/North Station
    Old State House/Quincy Market
    Fenway Park
    Boston Common/Massachusetts State House
    Cambridge/M.I.T/Harvard
    Charles Street Meeting House/Antique Row
    Back Bay/Copley Square/Newbury Street/Theatre District/Chinatown
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    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Boston Tea Party & Museum (+$145)
    Join the participants of all Sunday Afternoon Activities for lunch together, prior to departing the hotel.

    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Boston Tea Party & Museum

    Boston Tea Party & Museum

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Boston Tea Party & Museum (+$145)
    WALK THROUGH THE EVENT THAT STARTED A REVOLUTION

    At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, your group will encounter iconic figures involved in the American Revolution. Your guided tour experience will be led by one of our costumed historical interpreters covering the lead up to the Boston Tea Party and the revolution. Along the way, your guide will introduce the group to other historic characters and learn about their involvement. Meet Sam Adams in the Town Meeting Room and venture dow...
    WALK THROUGH THE EVENT THAT STARTED A REVOLUTION

    At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, your group will encounter iconic figures involved in the American Revolution. Your guided tour experience will be led by one of our costumed historical interpreters covering the lead up to the Boston Tea Party and the revolution. Along the way, your guide will introduce the group to other historic characters and learn about their involvement. Meet Sam Adams in the Town Meeting Room and venture down to Griffin’s Wharf to see the replica Tea Ship. After the group has explored the ship, it’s time for a stroll through the museum to see the consequences of the Boston Tea Party.
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    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Lunch Bunch - Clubhouse

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Fenway Park / Harpoon Brewery (+$160)
    Join the participants of all Sunday Afternoon Activities for lunch together, prior to departing the hotel.

    12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

    Fenway Park Tour

    Fenway Park Tour

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Fenway Park / Harpoon Brewery (+$160)
    Get an insider's look on this tour of Fenway Park! Your guests will make their way to the world-famous Fenway Park stadium in Boston! After introductions, your group will walk with their professional tour guide around Fenway Park to discover the sites where famous games have been won and lost. As well as behind-the-scenes sites such as the press box and broadcast booth, see iconic features of the stadium, like Pesky’s Pole, Fenway Park’s right-field foul pole. Standing just 302 feet (92 meters) ...
    Get an insider's look on this tour of Fenway Park! Your guests will make their way to the world-famous Fenway Park stadium in Boston! After introductions, your group will walk with their professional tour guide around Fenway Park to discover the sites where famous games have been won and lost. As well as behind-the-scenes sites such as the press box and broadcast booth, see iconic features of the stadium, like Pesky’s Pole, Fenway Park’s right-field foul pole. Standing just 302 feet (92 meters) from the home plate, which is the shortest outfield distance in Major League Baseball fields, the pole is named after Johnny Pesky who played for Red Sox over a decade-long period. See the towering left- field wall known as the Green Monster, and hear how it’s become a popular target for baseball’s right-handed hitters. The wall is one of the highest in Major League Baseball fields, making it legendary for preventing home runs and line drives.
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    1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

    Harpoon Brewery

    Harpoon Brewery

    Sunday Afternoon Activities - Fenway Park / Harpoon Brewery (+$160)
    What better way to relax after an afternoon at Fenway Park then with Boston’s favorite beer from Harpoon Brewery. Enjoy access to the semi-private beer room with your choice of beers and a sweet or savory house made pretzel! Watch the hustle and bustle of the main beer hall and enjoy this cherished spot. Harpoon is right around the corner from the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel so take a nice stroll back and see the beautiful Seaport district.
  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Opening Session/Breakfast/Speakers - Pacific D-E

    Opening Session/Breakfast/Speakers - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    Includes:
    - Introduction
    - President's Award winners
    - Industry Awareness:
    Speaker: Mark Hazel (S&P Global)
    Speaker: Molly Zacker (MacKay & Company)
    -Technology:
    Speaker: -Alan Timothy - Bubo.AI

    10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

    PSP Sessions #1

    PSP Sessions #1

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

    PSP Sessions #2

    PSP Sessions #2

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Business Lunch - Pacific D-E

    Business Lunch - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities

    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

    Speakers: Pillar Presentations - Pacific D-E

    Speakers: Pillar Presentations - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    Legislative:
    Speaker: Tommy Hickey – Lobbyist, Right to Repair
    Speaker: Alana Baker – Senior Director of Government Relations, AIA Canada

    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

    PSP Sessions #3

    PSP Sessions #3

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

    PSP Sessions #4

    PSP Sessions #4

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Monday Happy Hour Reception - Clubhouse

    Monday Happy Hour Reception - Clubhouse

    Business Attendee Activities
    Evening gathering featuring a guided beer tasting with a local brewery, prior to dinner (on your own). Please contact CVSN staff if you'd like to be connected with other attendees for dinner.

    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Guest / Family Outing: Duck Tour & Modern Pastry Cannoli Making Demo - Meet In Lobby

    Guest / Family Outing: Duck Tour & Modern Pastry Cannoli Making Demo - Meet In Lobby

    Guest / Family Activities
    BOSTON BY LAND AND SEA-DUCK BOAT TOUR

    Your group will enjoy one of Boston’s most unique tour experiences on the famous Duck boats! These beautiful, multi-colored, World War II amphibious vehicles navigate the streets of Boston as well as the currents of the Charles River. Your Duck traverses past historic sites including the State House, Boston Common, Government Center, Newbury Street and so much more! Then, it’s into the Charles River you go for breathtaking views of the Boston and ...
    BOSTON BY LAND AND SEA-DUCK BOAT TOUR

    Your group will enjoy one of Boston’s most unique tour experiences on the famous Duck boats! These beautiful, multi-colored, World War II amphibious vehicles navigate the streets of Boston as well as the currents of the Charles River. Your Duck traverses past historic sites including the State House, Boston Common, Government Center, Newbury Street and so much more! Then, it’s into the Charles River you go for breathtaking views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines; unique vistas you can’t get anywhere else! Each conDUCKtor is a unique character in costume, bringing to you Boston’s history laced with lore and legends.

    ESPRESSO MARTINI & CANNOLI MAKING DEMO-MODERN PASTRY

    Enjoy Boston’s favorite Modern Pastry...underground! This secret spot below Modern Pastry with pub style food and atmosphere is the perfect hideaway for an evening event with your team. Enjoy a casual evening of espresso martini and cannoli making with the chef behind the pastry magic. Watch cannoli's be filled fresh right Infront of you and your guests and learn the perfect ratios for an espresso martini! Add on some savory bites and snacks to kick back and relax after your demo.
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  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Tuesday Breakfast - Pacific D-E

    Tuesday Breakfast - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    Get your Tuesday off to a great start with a fun group breakfast.

    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Speakers: Pillar Presentations- Pacific D-E

    Speakers: Pillar Presentations- Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    EDUCATION:
    Speaker - Dan Schuberth, NAW

    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

    PSP Session #5

    PSP Session #5

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

    PSP Sessions #6

    PSP Sessions #6

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

    PSP Sessions #7

    PSP Sessions #7

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Tuesday Lunch - Pacific D-E

    Tuesday Lunch - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    GenNext 4 Under 40 Awards Presentation
    GENNEXT:
    Speaker - Panel of "4 under 40"

    1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

    All Members Business Meeting - Pacific D-E

    All Members Business Meeting - Pacific D-E

    Business Attendee Activities
    Quorum required for this official annual business meeting for CVSN. For all members (Distributors, Suppliers, and Business Services Providers)

    2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

    PSP Sessions #8

    PSP Sessions #8

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

    PSP Sessions #9

    PSP Sessions #9

    Business Attendee Activities
    4 PSPs running concurrently
    (3 Supplier-Led, 1 Distributor-Led)

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Closing Reception - Clubhouse

    Closing Reception - Clubhouse

    Business Attendee Activities

    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Closing Dinner and John Bzeta Memorial Auction

    Closing Dinner and John Bzeta Memorial Auction

    Business Attendee Activities

    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Master Tea Blender - Clubhouse

    Master Tea Blender - Clubhouse

    Attendee and Guest Activity
  • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    (CVSN Board Only) Board Wrap-Up Breakfast

    (CVSN Board Only) Board Wrap-Up Breakfast

    Business Attendee Activities
Speakers
Speakers
  • Alana Baker (AIA Canada)

    Alana Baker

    AIA Canada

  • Tommy Hickey (Government Relations at Brian Hickey Associates)

    Tommy Hickey

    Government Relations at Brian Hickey Associates

  • Scott Huston (PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY (FORMERLY IHS MARKIT))

    Scott Huston

    PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY (FORMERLY IHS MARKIT)

  • Molly Mackay Zacker (VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS at MACKAY & COMPANY)

    Molly Mackay Zacker

    VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS at MACKAY & COMPANY

  • GenNext Panel

    GenNext Panel

  • Dan Schuberth (National Association of Wholesale Distributors)

    Dan Schuberth

    National Association of Wholesale Distributors

  • Alan Timothy (CEO of Bubo.AI)

    Alan Timothy

    CEO of Bubo.AI

Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and Partners
Tickets
Tickets

Distributor - Primary Delegate

First business attendee from a Distributor member company.

Member Price $600

Distributor - Additional Delegate

Additional business attendees from a Distributor member company.

Member Price $600

Guest / Family member

Any additional guest not participating in business sessions, but attending social and food events. Includes the Monday Duck Tour and Pastries event.

$375

Supplier / Business Services Provider - Primary Delegate

First business attendee from a Supplier or Business Services Provider member company.

Member Price $600

Supplier / Business Services Provider - Additional Delegate

Additional business attendees from a Supplier or Business Services Provider member company.

Member Price $600

Sunday Social Activity: Boston Tea Party & Museum

Private Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tour Includes hotel pickup and drop off, tour guide, admissions, tax & gratuity and lunch before the tour.

$145

Sunday Social Activity - Boston Trolley Tour

Private Narrated Trolley Charter driving by 100 points of interest, historic sights and attractions. Includes all taxes, gratuities and fees and lunch before the tour.

$150

Sunday Social Activity: Fenway Park and Harpoon Brewery

Includes tour guide, all taxes, gratuities and fees followed by a semi private room Hang Out at the Harpoon Brewery with (3) house beer drafts per person plus homemade pretzels, and lunch before the tour.

$160

PSP Session Host - Supplier

Add this ticket if you would like to host a 45-minute Private Strategic Planning (PSP) focused on communicating your company's latest strategic initiatives and plans to a small group of distributors members (numbers will vary). There is no cost to host a meeting, but is only available for supplier sponsors of CVSN on a first-come basis.

For more information, contact CVSN directly to discuss options.

Member Price $1

PSP Session Host - Distributor

Add this ticket if you would like to host a 45-minute Private Strategic Planning (PSP) focused on communicating your company's latest strategic initiatives and plans to a small group of supplier members (numbers will vary). There is no cost to host a meeting, but there are only a limited number available on a first-come basis.

For more information, contact CVSN directly to discuss options.

Member Price $1

"CVSN Clubhouse" Table Top

New to The Summit will be the CVSN "Clubhouse" - a coffee-shop style lounge area open throughout the conference where all of our members will be able to meet and share ideas with their peers and business partners. This is an ideal meeting spot for those "off the book" conversations.

Focused primarily for BSP's and suppliers who are not hosting PSP's, these table top displays in the Clubhouse are designed for product demonstrations, literature and conversations. There will be a limited number of table tops available for the conference.

Member Price $1,500

"CVSN Clubhouse" Table Top - Sponsor Discounted Price

(For Suppliers and Business Services Provider members who are CVSN sponsors.)

New to The Summit will be the CVSN "Clubhouse" - a coffee-shop style lounge area open throughout the conference where all of our members will be able to meet and share ideas with their peers and business partners. This is an ideal meeting spot for those "off the book" conversations.

Focused primarily for BSP's and suppliers who are not hosting PSP's, these table top displays in the Clubhouse are designed for product demonstrations, literature and conversations. There will be a limited number of table tops available for the conference.

Member Price $1,000