Save Date 2026: Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit (Oct 19-21)

The Future Is Now.

October 22 to 24, 2024

DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

Analytics, Data, and Service:
Fuel For A Customer-First Connected World

Learn how to get the most out of your data!

The 2024 Summit will explore powerful strategies for collecting, understanding, and using data to make better decisions, using the latest tools and proven methods.

Gain valuable insights from your direct peers and industry experts on best-in-class technology and techniques.

2024 Summit: event archive

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  • 200+Attendees
  • 80+Companies
  • 50+Speakers
  • 15+Sponsors

Introducing New 2024 Formats to Address the Needs of the Rapidly Evolving World

As the Summit expands, MAPconnected stays devoted to crafting and introducing novel thematic tracks and interactive formats, guided by the needs of our industry members and participants.

AI & PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

Proven Strategies To Unlock Insights, Increase Efficiency & Empower Automation

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

Using warranty data for improved administration, QUALITY AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT and ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

TELEMATICS

Best practices on advanced uses of TELEMATICS data

WARRANTY EDITS

Advanced WARRANTY EDITS – what works and what doesn’t?

LEGAL & REGULATORY

The LEGAL & REGULATORY world continues to evolve. What’s the latest and next?

TECHNICIAN: TOOLS AND DIAGNOSTICS

Training, hiring and retention

OVER-THE-AIR-UPDATES

Staying connected with the customer, OVER-THE-AIR-UPDATES, and input from NHTSA related to field service actions

WARRANTY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES

Informative case studies on successful WARRANTY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES

Main Summit

10/22 & 23/24

  • Quality & Supplier Management
  • Connected Customer Care Revolutionized By Technology 
  • Service Lifecycle Management Powered By AI and Advanced Analytics 
  • Data Transformation To Drive Quality Management & Cost Efficiencies 
  • Dealer Technical & Field Service Operations 
  • Warranty Of The Future: Automative & Innovative Technologies 

Leadership Exchange Discussions & Hosts:

  • Warranty Administration – Nissan Group of North America
  • Purchasing & Supplier Cost Sharing – General Motors
  • Parts Return & Quality Analysis – Navistar

Roundtables

10/23/24 12-5 pm

Recall, Customer Campaigns & Legal  

  • Resolving Cost Recovery Disputes 
  • Categorizing Vehicle Recalls Based On Risk Factors 
  • Customer Care: Recall Execution Best Practices 
  • Dealer & Field Engagement 

Technical Services & Diagnostics 

  • How Diagnostics Impact The Full Claim Lifecycle 
  • Guided Diagnostics: Pros And Cons 
  • Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Equipment & Technologies
  • Technical Publications, Creation And Utilization 
  • Service Labor Times Development & Trends 
  • OTA’s Impact Discussions 

EV Service, Operations & Aftersales

10/24/24

  • Exploring New Services & Revenue Generation For Dealers & Aftermarket
  • Maximizing Profitability In Aftersales Parts & Repair
  • Setting Up Cross-Brand Services & Insfrastructure
  • Navigating Warranty Risk And Driving Extended Warranty Business
  • EV Diagnostics Processes,  Battery Risks & Logistics
  • Tech Training, Equipment Upgrades & Safety
  • MVP Deliverables & Product Information Roadmaps

Workshop - Reservations Needed

10/21/24 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Streamlining Assembly Decisions: Implementing Automated ‘Rebuild vs. Replace’ Processes For Instant Results! 

Key Topics Include:

  • Effective uses of Prior Approval for warranty oversight using examples from Ford
  • Successfully insulating the customer from the Prior Approval Process
  • Reducing the time technicians spend waiting at the parts counter
  • Incorporating Manufacturer Requirements, Dealer Processes and Lemon Law
  • Launching, optimizing and measuring the impact

Tickets purchased separately @ $395 including the VIP Shark Tank Dinner

 

VIP Shark Tank Diner - Reservations Needed

10/21/24 6:00 - 8:00 pm

VIP Dinner for Speakers, Sponsors & Invited Guests!

The AI revolution is in the Service & Warranty Lifecycle is real!  Join us for the annual summit’s kick-off networking dinner as we showcase these four (4) emerging AI companies:

Recalls: BizzyCar | Quality: Viaduct  

Technical Services: CircuitryDiagnostics: Amber

Complete with Shark Tank Pitches | Audience Judging | Networking & Dinner Dinner

Tickets purchased separately @ $295

Tech Expo Exhibitors  | Ticket Options Available

10/22-24/24 

Warranty & Supply Chain Solutions | Data, Analytics & Telematics Connectivity | AI | VR | EV Services & Solutions | Technical Aides, Diagnostics | Training​​ & Outsourcing 

 

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Agenda Created By Warranty Chain Executives For Warranty Chain Executives

MAPconnected’s Summit unites the Warranty & Aftercare Services Value Chain and is designed as an annual best practice exchange platform to optimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction and ensure continuous improvement.

Dive into key case studies on data integration, analysis and action, leveraging top-tier processes and tech innovations that reduce friction and lead to increased product quality. Connect with over 200 peers, gaining priceless insights and practical strategies to fortify your warranty lifecycle roadmap.

Who You’ll Meet There

Key Job Titles
  • Warranty (Factory & Extended): Strategy | Ops | Claims | Parts Return
  • Finance: Accruals | Audits
  • Purchasing: Supply Chain | Supplier Cost Sharing
  • Data & Analytics: Systems | Support | Analysts
  • Technical: Field Services | Dealer Administration | EV Services | Training
  • Customer: Recalls | Safety | Campaigns | Customer Service
  • Dealer: Aftersales | Aftercare Services | Reporting | Publications | Training
  • Quality: Manufacturing | Engineering
  • Marketing: Customer Experience | Product Design
  • Legal: Regulatory | Compliance
  • Insurance & Financial Products
Leading OEMs, Component Manufacturers & Aftermarket Suppliers, and their Network of Retailers, Dealers and Aftercare Services & Technology Providers.

Unlock New Ideas & Expertise

MAPconnected is a Hub of Collaboration and Knowledge exchange

No other summit provides attendance across the full Warranty Lifecycle Chain.

Warranty Strategy

Tech & AI

Connected Customer Care

Quality & Engineering

Data Analytics

Supply Chain & Manufacturing

EV Aftersales & Services

Dealer Field Services

Cost Control & Auditing

2024 Summit Speakers

57 warranty, service and aftercare leaders took part in the 2024 Summit programme across 6 sessions.

  • CEO Eco AutoHarnessing the Benefits of Progress To Pave The Path To Accelerate EV Sales
  • Supplier Relations Analytics PrincipalPlante MoranOEM-Supplier Relationship Influence On Warranty Performance
  • CEOCircuitry.aiLeveraging AI to Optimize Critical Decisions in Service and Warranty
  • Regional Fixed Operations Director Rohrman Auto GroupCharging Forward: Our EV Journey
  • Model e CX Owner Success Manager Ford Motor CompanyMinding The Gap: Reeducating And Reformatting ICE Customer Behaviors To BEV
  • Chief Commercial Officer ViaductShark Tank AI Quality Presentation
  • Return Material Supervisor Daimler Truck North AmericaSimplifAI OEM-Supplier-Dealer Collaboration With Service Intelligence
  • Director of ElectrificationAmphenolGreening the Road Ahead: How Do We Prepare For the Anticipated Obstacles
  • Product Manager PlexRockwell AutomationThe Case For Automated Root Cause Analysis
  • Senior Manager for Supply Chain Logistics at EV Battery Solutions Cox AutomotiveNavigating The Currents Of EV Battery Logistics
  • Quality Manager Technical CenterSogefiIdentifying Supplier & OEM Accountability
  • Solutions Architect Vehicle Services GroupAdvantage TechnicalGetting The Right Support To The Dealer: The Evolution Of Technical Assistance
  • Global Customer Care Performance & Strategy DirectorStellantisUsing GenAI To Enhance The Customer Experience
  • Portfolio Manager Quality And Service SolutionsSASTelematics, Predictive Maintenance, & Remote Diagnostics​ Across The Full Claim Lifecycle
  • Fire MarshalCity of Detroit1st Responders Guide: EV Battery Risks and Solutions
  • Host & ProducerEVs For Everyone
  • PublisherWarranty WeekExploring New Impacts On Claims And Warranty Accruals
  • North America Recall Manager Ford Motor CompanyDealer Behavior with Recalls
  • Vice President Quality Products & Services AIAGNew APQP & Control Plan – Are You Ready?
  • Former Manager, Service OperationsTeslaRevolutionizing The Warranty Service Lifecycle Management Using Generative AI For Disruptive Innovation
  • Director Customer Quality EngineeringBridgestone AmericasThe Curse of AI Island: Do the Treasures Promised by AI Adoption Really Exist?
  • Senior Group Manager Dealer Tech SupportHyundai Motor AmericaHyundai’s Preemptive Tech Support Strategy
  • former Global Lifetime Warranty ChiefFord Motor CompanyField Services Connected Data: The Data Is Already There. Why Can't We Connect the Dots?
  • Remote Operations DirectorBozard Ford LincolnDriving Collaboration: Building a Unified Telematics Platform
  • Director Major Accounts DirectorMidtronicsExploring New Aftersales Services To Boost Consumer Confidence & Maximize Profitability
  • IoT & Data LeaderTavantSuspect Claim Detection
  • Manager GPSC Warranty PerformanceGeneral Motors
  • EV Platform ManagerMidtronicsAccurately Diagnosing EV 12V Batteries: Supporting Warranty Control, Reliability, and Service Efficiency
  • Chief of Staff and Founding Team MemberAmberEV Service & Diagnostic Trends
  • Director of Automotive Product MarketingExperianAre You Ready To Market to EV Buyers?
  • Principal and Chief Engagement OfficerMentor SystemsLeveraging AI to Optimize Critical Decisions in Service and Warranty
  • Vice President, Vehicle Services GroupAdvantage TechnicalHyundai’s Preemptive Tech Support Strategy
  • National Warranty ManagerGeneral MotorsDealer Behavior with Recalls
  • Client Services DirectorMarketSourceDecoding Older Vehicle Recall Repair Rate Insights
  • Lead Solutions Architect ViaductFrom Data Wrangling To Problem Solving: How To Prevent Vehicle Failures Before They Occur
  • Service ManagerBowman Auto GroupGoing From One To Two EVs A Month In 2019 To Roughly 30 New Model Sales Per Month!
  • Assistant Manager Warranty AdministrationGeneral MotorsEnhancing the Warranty Lifecycle For Stakeholders
  • Chief Development Officer BizzyCarIns & Outs Of Expanded Remote Services
  • Sr. Director Customer Success UVeyeIns & Outs Of Expanded Remote Services
  • former Global Warranty Strategy Manager, Ford Motor Company MR Insights From Operational Burden to Strategic Advantage Workshop
  • MemberBush SeyferthWell.... That’s Settled. Or Is It? Resolving Warranty And Cost Recovery Disputes
  • Director, Global Business Solutions Tweddle GroupGuided Diagnostics: Pros And Cons 
  • Vice President Field Services Xalt Energy Freudenberg e-Power SolutionsBridging Silos: Data Flow From Factory To Field
  • Director Disputes Claims & InvestigationsStoutEmerging Trends In Warranty & Recall
  • Senior Sales Director PTCLunch Sponsor
  • CEO ESSPI1st Responders Guide: EV Battery Risks and Solutions
  • CEO & Founder BizzyCarYour Game Plan For Recall Success
  • Enterprise Business ArchitectTavantTurning Data Into Foresight: How Valmont Uses Early Warning To Redefine Warranty And Field Support
  • Field Academy CoachFord Motor CompanyMinding The Gap: Reeducating And Reformatting ICE Customer Behaviors To BEV
  • Global Supplier Quality Manager General MotorsNew APQP & Control Plan – Are You Ready?
  • Warranty Associate DirectorInternational MotorsThe Warranty Model Was Built for Hardware. What Happens When the Vehicle Becomes Software? 
  • OEM RelationshipsTruVideoVideo Has Transformed The Service Experience: Now It's Time To Revolutionize Warranty
  • former Director of Service EngineeringCanooTechnical Publications, Creation And Utilization 
  • Senior Manager, Warranty Financial OperationsNissan Group of North AmericaRealistic Claim Requirements To Get To Root Cause Analysis
  • Remanufacturing Quality Engineering ManagerSubaru of America12V EV & SafetyPower Diagnostics: An Often Forgotten Part
  • Senior Vice President Global Business DevelopmentSedgwickAI Decision-Making in Warranty & Claims: Where Should the Human Stay in the Loop?
  • Warranty ManagerKubotaWarranty Initiative: Dealer Relations & Support

2024 Summit Sponsors

  • Wards Auto

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