Brake Colloquium & Exhibition - 39th Annual

October 17 - 20, 2021 │ Orlando, Florida or Online

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The Braking Community Grows Here

New Brake Technology. New Event Format. Double the Networking Opportunities.

The 39th annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) remains the preeminent gathering place for brake professionals from around the globe. Nowhere else can you experience the science and technology of brakes coming together, network with experts in the community to help solve critical problems, and make connections that improve job performance.

Here, you will examine the latest scientific discoveries and technological innovations in brake materials, components, systems, testing, modeling, and aftermarket solutions for both the light medium duty and commercial vehicle segments.

NEW in 2021! Two Ways to Attend Brake Colloquium & Exhibition

In-Person

  • Meet with mobility professionals involved in braking technology at socially-distanced networking events.
  • Participate the daily keynote presentations and technical sessions.
  • Spend time exploring the latest braking innovations in the exhibit hall.
  • Get replay access to any of the livestreamed discussions after the event.
  • Stream the free pre-event webcast from your home or office.

Online

  • Connect with mobility professionals involved braking technology on our advanced digital platform during designated online networking events.
  • Livestream the daily keynotes and participate in select technical sessions.
  • Chat with speakers and engage in live discussions from the live event in Orlando.
  • Meet leading suppliers in the virtual exhibit hall.
  • Get free replay access to any livestreamed discussion.
  • Stream the free, pre-event webcast from your home or office.

Keynote Speaker

John Ellis

Managing Director, Ellis & Associates

John Ellis is the managing director of Ellis & Associates, the global management consulting firm that serves clients in the world where transportation, consumer, connectivity, and software intersect.

Formerly the Global Technologist of Ford Motor Company's connected car business unit, John was involved in developing and delivering Sync Gen 3, Ford’s latest generation connected car solution, the next generation Sync services (Ford’s connected car+cloud service) as well as SmartDeviceLink, an API system for integrating mobile devices into the car and the genesis for Apple's Carplay and Google's Android Auto. Previous to that, John was an executive with Motorola delivering wireless software products and services to the mobile industry.

Recent industry accomplishments include: Co-designed and current lead instructor of the Connected Vehicle Professional certificate course for SAE International, as well as co-developed and co-teaching a "Securing the vehicle network" course for US military commands. In addition, John co-founded and co-leads the Vehicle Electronics Task Force housed within SEMA (Society of Equipment Market Association - "the aftermarket") and SCRS (Society of Collision Repair Specialists) along with designed and delivered a new and award winning transportation show under the auspices of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.

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