Accelerate! Conference & Expo

A Unique Event With A Critical Mission

The 2021 Accelerate! Conference & Expo, sponsored by the Women in Trucking Association, will take place November 7-9 at the Dallas Sheraton. Register to experience:

KNOWLEDGE

40+ Educational Sessions on critical transportation issues and trends, along with perspectives of women in the industry.

TRACKS

Five Educational Areas of Focus to ensure you receive relevant information that can be invaluable to your career: Leadership, Professional Development, HR/ Talent Management, Operations, and Sales & Marketing.

SOLUTIONS

Find Solutions and Build Business through a robust virtual expo featuring valuable products and services.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who believes the gender balance should be changed in the industry should attend and participate in the Accelerate! Conference & Expo. Attendees are transportation decision-makers in the roles of Managers, Directors, VPs, and Presidents of company’s ranging from motor carriers and 3PLs to manufacturers, retailers, truck driving schools, financial and insurance providers, and health & fitness services.

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2021 Agenda Coming Soon
In the meantime, check out the schedule, types of sessions and content we had for 2020.

DAY 1 CONTENT
DAY 2 CONTENT

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome and Introduction + Opening Session: Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation

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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

General Session: Futurenomics - An Economic Snapshot and What to Do Next

Dr. Mary Kelly, internationally reknowned author and speaker

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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Breakout Sessions (Block 1)

Fireside Chat With Million-Mile Female Drivers (Driver Panel)

A Strength-Based Workplace Approach to Building Resiliency in the Age of COVID

Mixed Up On Misclassification: Where ABCs Are Not So Elementary

Women Elevating Women

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

General Session: Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Traci Brown, Keynote Speaker & Fraud Busting Body Language Expert

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01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Breakout Sessions (Block 2)

Taking Transportation Forward: The WIT Diversity & Inclusion Index

Owning Your Power to Transform Yourself, Your Community, Your industry

Inclusive Leadership: How to Mitigate Unconscious Bias

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

General Session: Awake Leadership - Lead with a Balance of Clarity and Creativity

Hilary Jane Grosskopf, Awake Leadership Solutions

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02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Breakout Sessions (Block 3)

Electric Trucks Enabling Driver Diversity (Panel Discussion)

Anticipating the Hazards Ahead: Onboarding and Recordkeeping Best Practices for Employees, Drivers and Owner-Operator Fleets

What Women Want and Employers Need to Know (Panel Discussion)

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Breakout Sessions (Block 4)

Remaining Mentally Strong During a Crisis

Unlocking New Business as a Diverse Supplier

Recruiting IS Sales: Hire More Drivers by Training Recruiters in Sales

Top Women to Watch: Successful Careers through Productivity, Performance, and Balance

Top Women To Watch: Successful Careers through Productivity, Performance (Panel)

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

WIT Recognition Program

Spend time Ellen Voie, WIT President & CEO, and Brian Everett, Group Publisher of Redefining the Road magazine, as we provide context around each of these recognition programs and recognize the companies and individuals who were name to these “Top List” programs:

Top Companies for Women to Work For
Top Woman-Owned Businesses
Top Women to Watch

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09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

WIT Influential Woman in Trucking Finalists Panel and Program

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Breakout Sessions (Block 5)

Activate Your Inner Wonder Woman (No Cape Required)

Making Hiring Personal Again: Understanding What Drivers Really Want

Accelerate Your Career through Continuous Self-Innovation (Panel Discussion)

Elevating the Employee Experience: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Breakout Sessions (Block 6)

Transforming Goods Delivery: Introducing Self-Driving Technology for Trucking

Leading Change and Resistance: Involve Your People at Every Step

Amazon Transportation:Effective Leadership Skills to Leverage throughout your career

The Future of Transportation: Bridging the Gap Between Drivers, Remote Employees, HQ, Satellite Locations

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Keynote: Change Redefined - Turning Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage

Meridith Elliott Powell, Master Certified Strategist and Executive Coach

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02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Driver Ambassador Trailer Name Reveal & Prize Giveaway

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM

Highlights & Cliffsnotes: 2020 Accelerate! Conference in Review

2021 Content and Information Coming Soon!

(Hold tight! We're still finalizing details for the 2021 event.)

Entertainment Break with Jayne Denham

Jayne Denham is no stranger to the Women In Trucking Association – or to the industry at large! Three-time Golden Guitar nominee, Jayne is one of Australia's most admired and sought-after country rock performers. Her impressive and relentlessly energetic live shows have earned her countless opportunities performing for VIP crowds at Keith Urban's Sydney shows in conjunction with appearing as a featured artist at all of the major Australian country music festivals including CMC Rocks, Deni Ute Muster, Gympie Music Muster, and the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Be entertained and emotionally moved as she introduces three of her amazing music videos to Accelerate! attendees.

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