NATDA Announces the Schedule for the 2024 NATDA Trailer Show
St. Petersburg, Fla.– The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA), a premier organization dedicated to serving the light and medium-duty trailer industry, has announced dates and a new 2024 NADTA Trailer Show schedule. The event returns to Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, from Wednesday, August 28th to Thursday, August 29th, with education and tailored events beginning on Tuesday, August 27th.
The event begins the morning of Tuesday, August 27th, with Dealership Performance Training featuring hands-on technician training from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and educational sessions – including seminars, panels, and roundtables –between 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The curriculum will include the return of the Dealer Operations and Women in Business Roundtables. New this year, Dealership Performance training will host "Lunch and Learn" sessions. These ticketed events will include a boxed lunch for a small fee.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 27th, NATDA will host a NEW event: a Trailer Show Welcome Party from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The party will be open to all NATDA Trailer Show participants, including dealer attendees, their guests, and exhibitors. The Welcome Party replaces the annual Dealer Welcome and Happy Hour. The two-hour event seeks to bring together the entire industry for an exciting kick-off to NATDA's flagship event.
"The decision to turn the Dealer Welcome and Happy Hour into an extended Welcome Party for everyone was made after listening to feedback from our dealers and exhibitors," says Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of NATDA. "We feel that this new event more accurately reflects the spirit and mission of the show, which is to foster connections within the trailer industry as a whole."
The 2024 NATDA Trailer show will offer 12 hours of exhibits. The Expo Hall will open with its annual processional and singing of the National Anthem on Wednesday, August 28th, at 9:30 am and will be open until 5:30 pm. On Thursday, August 29th, the Expo Hall will be open between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Thursday's show hours will include lunch on the show floor along with New Product of the Year and Most Innovative Trailer/Truck Bed awards and raffles and prize giveaway presentations at 1:30 pm.
Attendees and exhibitors will also be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Music City, including world-class dining and entertainment options, as well as take advantage of discounted hotel rates at a range of hotels included in the NATDA Trailer Show's room block. Hotel reservations and attendee registration will open in early Q2. NATDA Dealer members also receive complimentary registration and a free night's room stay with a valid membership. Dealers interested in learning more about this benefit can contact NATDA Member Services at 727-360-0304 x108.
Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2024 show can apply for exhibit space at www.natda.org/exhibit-today or contact sales@natda.org to learn more.
NATDA will release more information on the show events as details are confirmed. For more information and to stay current, visit natda.org/trailer-show, subscribe to the NATDA Trailer News digital newsletter, or follow #TheTrailerShow on social media.
ABOUT NATDA
NATDA (North American Trailer Dealers Association) serves the light and medium-duty trailer industry by connecting dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers through various beneficial and educational platforms. From printed publications like its bi-monthly magazine and annual buyer's guide to the annual NATDA Trailer Show, NATDA's promotional outlets result in abundant networking opportunities with high-quality, industry-specific contacts. Learn more at natda.org.
ABOUT THE NATDA TRAILER SHOW
The NATDA Trailer Show is the first and only industry event that caters specifically to dealers and is not open to the public. The show's mission is to unite the light to medium-duty trailer industry under one roof to showcase the best and most innovative ideas, products, and solutions to help dealerships strengthen their performance year after year. The show features manufacturers, dealers, product and service vendors, and financial institutions. The event represents all industry segments, including the cargo, race car, horse, livestock, marine, dump, flatbed, and toy hauler markets.
