| News and Events ::. 2009 Convention Page Archive |
Creating Our Future Today
National Harbor, Maryland • August 5 - 9, 2009
By all accounts, this year’s ADS International Convention & Tradeshow was a resounding success. Over 600 delegates, exhibitors, vendors, spouses, family and friends of the diesel industry attended the Convention. ADS President Ken O’Brien welcomed attendees from over 26 countries, stating, “Now in our 53rd year, I am especially proud of the strength of our association in light of these troubling economic times.”
The 2009 Convention & Tradeshow featured networking social events, timely topic seminars and workshops, technical training, panel discussions and future forward presentations from the Diesel Technology Forum and the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars. The weeklong event concluded with a “Tailgate Party” where attendees wore their favorite sports’ team, enjoyed great food, drinks and dancing overlooking the beautiful Potomac River.
Download the 2009 Tradeshow Guide 
2009 Going Steady Award Recipients
Download the 2009 Final Attendee List
Download the 2009 Spouse/Child Attendee List
Keynote: Technology Neutral Automotive Policies - Jeffrey S. Brneman (Thur. Aug. 6)
Turbocharger Presentation: The Turbocharger Aftermarket Present and Future (Thurs. Aug. 6):
Manufacturer Seminar: DENSO (Thurs. Aug.6)
Technical Seminar: Sorting out the Chaos of Fuel - Allen Schaeffer (Fri. Aug. 7)
Technical Seminar: Diagnostics Now and Tomorrow - Antonio Salas (Fri. Aug. 7)
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Alliant Power “Drive-In” Technician Award
Alliant Power in conjunction with ADS established the "Drive-In" Technician Award for technicians to become more closely involved with ADS. "Drive-In" technicians submit papers to Alliant Power on their most challenging repairs they've had to make. Award recipients are awarded an all expense paid trip to the ADS International Convention & Tradeshow.
2009 Award Recipient
Bob Garrison
Midwest Fuel Injection Service Corporation
Peru, Illinois
Award Winning Paper
Ford 6.0L E-Series by Robert W. Garrison
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| Anita Barlow, Alliant Power VP of Sales, presented the 2009 award to Garrison stating, “Developing technicians we have today and retaining this talent is very important not only to Alliant Power but to the future of the diesel industry. Attending the convention is a form of recognition and reward for our good people. It lets them learn more about our industry, and they can take this learning experience back to share with their colleagues.” |
