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Wednesday, August 5
 

7:30am CDT

Coffee and Rolls
Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria
Grab a cup of coffee and a roll before morning training sessions start.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00am CDT

Automotive Networking
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Automotive networks, CANbus (controller area network) unique demonstration technique for 1st time students to build the “nodes”.   The session is designed to build technicians with high impact and no pressure.
· Build the “nodes”
· Install the termination resistors
· Connect nodes to the “bus”
· See the data
Speakers
MB

Mark Bone

Professional Trainer, Megatech Corporation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Equip Automotive and Autobody Welding part 1
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W100 Welding Lab
The curriculum includes over two sessions
*mig welding technicquest
*STRSW
*Safe welding practices
*Material Prep
*Measuring and evaluating metal
*MIG process control and machine settings
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

8:00am CDT

Electric Vehicle Thermodynamics
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
In this seminar we will look at the modern electric vehicle and see how it cools or heats both the passenger compartment and the EV battery. Topics will include:
EV heat pump, internal and external heat exchangers, chiller, PTC heater, electronic expansion valves, glycol loop, latent heat, thermodynamics, sub-cool and Super Heat.
We will use 4 digital thermometers, High and Low A/C pressure gauges, and look at various operating modes for both the glycol side and the refrigerant side, using the new ConsuLab EV-2000 Electric Vehicle Thermodynamics Trainer. The class will be partially hands-on, PowerPoint based. You will leave with colorized diagrams for various heat and cool modes.
Al Santini
Technical Trainer - ConsuLab

Speakers
avatar for Al Santini

Al Santini

Technical Trainer, ConsuLab Edutech
I have been teaching for years!  First at the High School level, then at the Area Vocational level and finally at the Community College level.  Since leaving the College i have been an independent trainer specializing in the electronics end of our business.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Modern HVAC, what are we doing today to keep our customers comfortable?
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
We will dive into today’s technology that we use to keep our customers comfortable when they drive. This will include:
    • Modern A/C compressors
    • Heat Pumps
    • Electric Heaters
      • Water heaters
      • Heating elements combined with water cores
      • Heated interior panels
    • Fully electronic ventilation cases including electronic registers
    • Condensers – No longer are they always in front of the radiator
    • New refrigerants
    • Understanding system strategy – Keeping customers comfortable while maximizing fuel economy
    • Precondition EVs for comfort – What’s involved and what are the trade-offs

Speakers
JM

Jason Miller

Technical Service Engineer, BMW of North America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Stellantis - Chad Sheets
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Brief update on Stellantis company plans, including product launch plans. Technical presentation includes highlights of Dodge Charger/Jeep Wagoneer S EV technology, all new Cummins engine, fuel, system, and aftertreatment/emissions. Will also include information on latest vehicle communications systems and new 8-speed ZF transmissions.
Speakers
CS

Chad Sheets

Area Training Operations Manager -  Denver and Midwest, Stellantis Performance Institute
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Failure Analysis with Wallwork Truck Centers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
Cord Lewis – Service Trainer
Cord Lewis has been with Wallwork for 12 years has worked in the trucking industry for 18 year. He currently serves as the Service Trainer. During his session, he will provide an overview of a Failure Analysis course that he developed. The presentation will introduce the principles of structured failure analysis and demonstrate how a disciplined diagnostic process can improve repair quality and reduce repeat failures.
Speakers
CL

Cord Lewis

Service Trainer, Wallwork Truck Center
JF

Josh Farsdale

Service Support Manager, Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

8:00am CDT

Vermeer CAN Bus Training
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  • Brently Beall - Service Training Lead from Vermeer Corp. in Pella, IA will be focusing on CAN bus control systems. It is true that these systems help to simplify wiring, improve reliability, delivered operator-friendly controls, and provided more machine operating information but it takes a well-trained technician to diagnosis and repair them when issue arise. Last Brently shared the Vermeer training methodology for basic electrical systems and this year he is building on that by diving into the concept and theory for CAN bus as the systems become increasingly prevalent in our daily work.

Speakers
BB
JV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

10:00am CDT

Essential Automotive Evaporative Emissions Skills
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
OSP W117
Designed specifically for the automotive lab environment, this training provides a practical roadmap for teaching EVAP system operation and repair. We focus on the "big four" components: canisters, purge valves, vent solenoids, and sensors, and how to demonstrate their interaction to students. The session includes a deep dive into OBD II logic and hands on troubleshooting tips that you can immediately integrate into your shop demonstrations to help students identify faults faster.
Speakers
JW

Jim Wilson

Instructor, ATech Training
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
OSP W117
  Automotive Training

11:00am CDT

mirka
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
New technologies for Autobody and Mirka
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

1:00pm CDT

Lithia & Driveway featuring Porsche & Audi Minneapolis 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Lithia Motors - Dave Ydstie & KayLee Watson
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Teaching Electrical Without the Thousand-Yard Stare
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
“Helping Students Stop Guessing and Start Testing”
Electrical theory can drain the battery out of even good students. This session breaks down strategies for teaching circuits, voltage drop, grounds, relays, and scan-tool data using visual models, simple fault setups, and student-friendly diagnostic routines. The focus is on moving students from memorizing terms to thinking like technicians.

Speakers
TP
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Speakers
RK

Ryan Krause

Field Service Training Manager, Subaru of America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Brad Gravenhof with SATA
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Learn about the newest products from SATA. We will discuss compressed air routing, filtration, fresh air breathing equipment, the latest in spray guns and more.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Auto Body

1:00pm CDT

Fuel Workshop: Gas/Ethanol & Diesel/Biodiesel
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
Vehicles, equipment and the fuels that power them have changed over the years. This workshop provides an overview of petroleum fuels, oil demand, and the fuel refining process; history of gasoline and diesel fuels and recent changes; characteristics of biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel and ethanol) and compatibility with vehicles and equipment; fuel specifications and quality; identifying and troubleshooting common fuel issues; fuel storage and handling best practices; and Q&A.
Speakers
CS
avatar for Kelly Marczak

Kelly Marczak

Director, MEG Corp
Kelly Marczak has been with MEG Corp for eight years as manager of biofuel education programs. Prior to MEG Corp, Kelly led the American Lung Association in Minnesota’s Clean Fuels program. For 17 years she worked with OEMs to educate vehicle owners about ethanol blends and with... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Controller Area Network with Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
Joshua Farsdale is the Service Support Manager for Wallwork Truck Center. With more than 30 years of experience as a diesel technician, Joshua now leads technician training and development across all Wallwork locations.
His presentation will provide a high-level overview of digital vehicle communication systems, including digital signals, CAN bus architecture, and LIN bus structure. He will also discuss how the commercial vehicle industry is evolving in the age of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, and why these technologies are becoming increasingly important for today's technicians.
Speakers
JF

Josh Farsdale

Service Support Manager, Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

1:00pm CDT

John Deere Electro-Hydraulic Systems
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  • Jared Rentmeester – Instructor for 4WD Loaders & Scraper System from John Deere in Davenport, IA will be focusing on Electro-Hydraulic systems (EH). Gone are the days of mechanical linkages as EH controls electronic joysticks and pedals sending signals to hydraulic valves, resulting in smoother, more precise operation, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. As John Deere continues to integrate EH into their equipment lines it is important to understand how these systems work and can be taught as they are blending electrical and hydraulic systems into one.

Speakers
JR

Jared Rentmeester

Instructor, John Deere
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

2:30pm CDT

Lithia & Driveway featuring Porsche & Audi Minneapolis 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Lithia Motors - Dave Ydstie & KayLee Watson
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

2:30pm CDT

The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Speakers
RK

Ryan Krause

Field Service Training Manager, Subaru of America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

2:30pm CDT

Teaching Electrical Without the Thousand-Yard Stare
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
“Helping Students Stop Guessing and Start Testing”
Electrical theory can drain the battery out of even good students. This session breaks down strategies for teaching circuits, voltage drop, grounds, relays, and scan-tool data using visual models, simple fault setups, and student-friendly diagnostic routines. The focus is on moving students from memorizing terms to thinking like technicians.

Speakers
TP
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

3:00pm CDT

I-CAR
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
I-CAR academy
Speakers
JB

Justin Bettendorf​​​​

Principle Business Development, I-CAR
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Auto Body

3:00pm CDT

Welding with Equip part 2
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
Part two: q and a session
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

4:00pm CDT

Trade Show
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lounge/West Hallway
Connect with our incredible exhibitors! Discover cutting-edge products, services, and resources while expanding your professional network.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lounge/West Hallway
  Trade Show

5:30pm CDT

Dinner at CLC
Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00pm CDT

Boat Cruise on Pelican Lake
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside
Enjoy a boat cruise at Breezy Point Resort on Pelican Lake featuring scenic views and opportunities to network with peers and industry partners; the boat holds 80 people and seating is first-come, first-served.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472
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