SAE International’s Largest Commercial Vehicle Event, COMVEC Returns to Chicago Sept. 10-12

Critical Topics Include Software Defined Machines, Future Powertrain/Propulsion Solutions, Lowering Greenhouse Gasses, and Much More

WARRENDALE, Pa. (July 15, 2023) - SAE International^® is thrilled to announce that COMVEC™ will return to Schaumburg, IL, for three full days September 10-12, 2024, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. COMVEC is the leading commercial vehicle forum where global experts in the on-highway, off-highway, and defense sectors collaborate in a neutral environment to find advanced solutions that will keep commercial vehicles reliable, sustainable, and efficient.

"At COMVEC, you can keep up to date on the ever-changing commercial vehicle technologies and technical subjects effecting many parts of the vehicle components into the future," said Kent Wichelt, president, Sears Seating. "The sessions, presentations and panels at COMVEC always provide a great insight from industry leaders regarding future vision and trends that impact our industry."

This year's keynote speakers include:

• Don Burnette, Founder & CEO, Kodiak Robotics
  Presentation: Navigating the Road to Commercially-Viable Autonomous Vehicles

• Ismail Dagli, Head of Autonomous Mobility and Commercial Vehicles, Continental
  Presentation: Revolutionizing Commercial Vehicles: The Journey Towards Safer and Autonomous Roads

• General (R) Gustave F. Perna, Retired United States Army Four-Star General
  Presentation: Importance of the Strategic Support Area

Additional areas of industry interest include:

• Automating Commercial Vehicles

• Battery Electric Commercial Vehicles

• Electric Charging Infrastructure and Interoperability

• Emission Regulations and Mandates

• Evolving Towards Software Define Vehicles

• Hands-On Commercial Vehicle Displays

Who Attends COMVEC:

• Engineers - Hundreds of commercial vehicle engineers gather at COMVEC to stay ahead of the curve on trends, technology, standards, and regulations.

• Executives - Industry leaders attend for insights and inspiration, and to exchange ideas that move the industry forward.

• Manufacturers & Suppliers - OEMs and suppliers get the latest information and discover collaboration opportunities with each other, government, and researchers.

• Industry Media - Reporters covering the commercial vehicle space attend as a "one-stop-show" to catch up in the latest trends, research and technologies, and the companies that are leading the industry.

"COMVEC provides a pulse on not just what is happening, but where the industry is going," stated Darcy Bullock, professor and joint transportation research program director, Purdue University.

To learn more visit: https://comvec.sae.org/. Registration is available at https://comvec.sae.org/registration.

Members of the media seeking credentials, please contact [email protected].

About SAE International^®
SAE International is a global association committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at http://www.sae.org.

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SAE Media Contact:
Jeff Laskowski
SAE International
248.925.4770
[email protected]

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