COMVEC™

Powering Future Innovation

September 20-22, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN

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Illuminate Your Career Path at COMVEC

COMVEC™ provides real-world education, premier networking and unparalleled mentorship opportunities you need to establish yourself in this competitive and changing industry.

As you grow your career in the commercial vehicle industry, the best way you can secure your future success is by remaining up to date on the latest technologies affecting the industry. COMVEC is where you can collaborate with engineering professionals and technical leads of academia, R&D and government regulators — and find powerful networking and learning opportunities that will enhance the trajectory of your career. And with SAE International’s exclusive discount for young professionals, there’s never been a better time to join your industry peers.

Register now for COMVEC 2022 with a special Young Professional rate of $250.

A Young Professional (YP) is a student or industry professional that is under 35 years old and has less than 10 years of work experience.

 

COMVEC Education

COMVEC’s technical program has been carefully curated by an Executive Council and Technical Program committees that includes representatives from leading OEMs, suppliers, government and academia across every sector to address the industry’s most critical topics to help you expand your knowledge and solve your biggest challenges. Whether you join technical sessions covering a specialty area with subject matter experts, or see a panel discussion in the Symposia or in the NEW Executive Panel series, you can be sure COMVEC will tackle the most complex industry issues to create new solutions and ultimately increase efficiencies across the industry. Explore this year’s curriculum that includes topics like:

  • Future regulations
  • Electrification
  • Off-highway
  • Functional safety
  • Cybersecurity
  • Connectivity
  • Autonomous
  • Digital engineering

Check out the tentative program »

 

Buckendale Breakfast & Lecture

Wednesday, September 21
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Directed to the needs of young engineers and students, this can’t-miss lecture provides procedures and data that’s useful in formulating solutions, with emphasis on practical implementation.

Power Future Innovation with young professionals on social media

This social media resource guide provides helpful tips and copy for promoting COMVEC to young professionals on social media.

Access Toolkit

COMVEC Networking and Career Building

SAE’s lineup of events for young professionals at COMVEC will help you build your knowledge, skills and industry connections to help you forge your way as an industry leader for years to come.

Connect with peers and colleagues in exclusive networking events and activities like:

Tuesday Evening at Punch Bowl Social

Tuesday, September 20
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this fun event with your fellow young professionals at Punch Bowl Social in the heart of Indianapolis, just a short walk from the convention center, as you play darts, bonzini, ping pong and bowling.

$20

Registration Required. Limited Capacity.

 

Ride-n-Drive Event

Thursday, September 22
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see and experience the newest in commercial vehicle innovation. Participating companies will showcase new technologies and infrastructure that are driving the industry forward — from mid-size through Class 8 autonomous and electric vehicles to off-highway equipment. Corn hole will be set up to play during downtime.

$25

Registration Required. Includes transportation and lunch.

Young Professionals Meet & Greets

Tuesday, September 20
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

"What do you do?” It’s a question you hear a lot, but does your answer align with your passions and goals? 

Join us for a Brand Yourself workshop created for young professionals and the modern job market. Act and speak with intention as local leader, Greg Stowers, provides step-by-step guidance on how to align your passions, talents and skill sets into a personal purpose statement. 

Then, we’re passing the mic to you to put your statements into action. This session will provide you with the tools and resources to communicate and lead with confidence. 

Thursday, September 22
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, attend exclusive networking events with your fellow peers. On Tuesday speakers from IndyHub will be there to discuss building your elevator pitch, how to brand yourself, building your network and more.

FREE

Registration Required.

Young Professional Social Outing Sponsor:

Speed Mentoring

Tuesday, September 20
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21
12:45 - 1:15 p.m.

On Tuesday and Wednesday spend 30 minutes with an industry executive where you can ask your pressing questions in a fun and informal format. Capacity is limited. Sign up on the registration form for this in-person activity.

FREE

Registration Required.

High School Mentoring

Wednesday, September 21
All-Day

Take time during the high school student day to mentor the next generation of rising professionals.

FREE

High School Mentoring Sponsored By:

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