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Get ready for
TIA's 67th Annual
TIA Off-the-Road Tire Conference
Feb. 23-26, 2022
at the Hilton Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort & Spa
Miramar Beach, Fla.
Room Block registrations Extended to February 4!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER
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Registration is Strong for TIA's OTR Tire Conference
Room Block Deadline Extended to Feb. 4

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has extended the room block until Feb. 4
for the 2022 Off-the-Road Tire Conference.

Nearly 450 people from 38 states and 10 countries have registered for the 67th annual conference, which will take place Feb. 23-26 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Fla. This is the first conference in two years.

"We are thrilled with the turnout and excited to extend the room block for a few more days," said Mason Hess, TIA president. "I encourage anyone who has been contemplating attending to take advantage of this offer."

Conference registration is required prior to reserving a room, with no exceptions. A special reservation link will be provided once registration is received and payment is processed.

This year's OTR Tire Conference features 12 educational sessions including topics on blocking and cribbing; a Women in Industry Panel; U.S. and Canada economic forecasts; Managing the Future of OTR End of Life Tires; and Attracting, Developing and Retaining Top Industry Talent. In addition, there will be two breakout sessions, focusing on the future of robotics in retread plants and on OTR tire recycling, new markets and sustainability solutions. The educational sessions will focus on training, industry information, professional development and government affairs and will include a new Women in the Industry Panel. In addition, Paralympian and two-time World Champion Jeff Glasbrenner will deliver a motivational speech.

The full schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, Feb. 23

• Legislative Update:
Presented by Roy Littlefield IV, TIA director of government affairs;

• Managing the Future of OTR End-of-Life Tires:
Presented by John Sheerin, director, end-of-life tire program, U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA); Leigh-Ann Stewart, director of health and safety, Kal Tire; and Debra Hamlin, director of commercial business, environmental, health, safety and sustainability, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations;

• Jacking and Cribbing:
Presented by Jeff Faubion, TIA/MSHA compliance specialist, Bridgestone Americas Inc.; Roy Galyer, training manager, Klinge Holdings Pty. Ltd.; and Matt White, TIA director of tire service;

• Virtual OTR Tech Panel:
Presented by Mark Shimko, safety trainer, McCarthy Tire Service, and Faubion, Galyer and White.

Thursday, Feb. 24

• U.S. Economic Forecast:
Presented by Kevin Rohlwing, TIA senior vice president of training

• Canadian Economic Forecast:
Presented by Rohlwing on behalf of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada;

• Tire Repair Panel:
Presented by Robbie Bushnell, vice president of tire repair products, 31 Inc. XtraSeal; Brian Laughlin, key account manager, TECH International; and Jeff Young, vice president OTR and retread products, Rema Tip Top North America; and

• Women in the Industry Panel:
(panelists to be announced later).

Friday, Feb. 25

• 10 Big Tech Trends Affecting Businesses This Year… And Beyond:
Presented by Gene Marks, CPA, Marks Group PC;

• Attracting, Developing & Retaining Top Tire Industry Talent:
Presented by Mike Cioffi, founder, Tire Talent;

• Essential Leadership for Crucial Moments:
Presented by Mike Acker, communication coach, ADVANCE, Coaching and Consulting L.L.C.

• Motivational Speaker: "Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Goals:
Presented by Jeff Glasbrenner.

• Break-Out Sessions:

• The Present Future of Robotics in Today's Retread Production Plants:
Presented by Daniel Zeledon, president, Tesco-Italmatic L.L.C.; and

• Advancing OTR Recycling, New Markets and Sustainability Solutions:
presented by Genti Bardhi, head of business development & government affairs – North America, Salvadori.

The OTR Tire Conference is the premier gathering for professionals in the global earthmover tire, retreading and service industries. In addition to the educational sessions, the conference includes multiple networking and business meeting opportunities, tabletop exhibits and a leisure program that includes a golf outing, dolphin cruise and Bingo (with beer and bites).

The annual OTR Tire Conference also offers attendees multiple opportunities to network and conduct business, as well as a leisure program that offers something for everyone. This year, that includes a golf tournament, private dolphin tour or an afternoon of Bingo, including beer and bites. Attendees will also have several opportunities to visit and talk with suppliers during the tabletop gatherings.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact:
LaKisha Pindell at lpindell@tireindustry.org

For additional questions, including housing and sponsorships,
contact LaKisha Pindell at lpindell@tireindustry.org

CONTACT:
Tire Industry Association
LaKisha Pindell
Email: lpindell@tireindustry.org
Phone: 800.876.8372
Web: www.TireIndustry.org
Address: 1532 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite G, Bowie, MD 20716