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Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am CDT

Electric Vehicle Thermodynamics
Tuesday August 4, 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.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Understanding Modern Wireless Systems
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
We will introduce you to modern automotive wireless systems. We will look at the following systems and how they are used in the automotive world:
    • Bluetooth
    • Low Energy Bluetooth
    • Wi-Fi
    • UWB – Ultra Wide-band
    • eSim – Embedded Subscriber Identity Module.
    • NFC – Near Field Communication

Speakers
JM

Jason Miller

Technical Service Engineer, BMW of North America
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Electrifying Automotive Education
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
Electric vehicle technology is reshaping the automotive industry, yet many high school and college programs struggle with finding the time teach this complex, and rapidly evolving field. This session delivers practical, strategies to integrate electric drive concepts into your existing curriculum. Learn how to update your automotive program with minimal investment in specialized tools, vehicles, or expensive training aids.
Speakers
DW
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Developing Better Diagnostic Judgment and Critical Thinking
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Help your students move beyond parts-swapping, memorized pattern failures, overreliance on TSBs, “fix databases,” and rigid OEM trouble trees with Developing Better Diagnostic Judgment and Critical Thinking—a real-world course designed for automotive educators who want to build stronger diagnostic thinkers in the classroom, lab, and shop environment.
This class gives instructors a structured framework for teaching diagnostic mindset, process discipline, and critical thinking. It begins by addressing the attitude and mental approach students need when facing complex vehicle problems, then transitions into a repeatable diagnostic process grounded in the scientific method, evidence-based reasoning, and practical shop logic.
The course demonstrates how to teach students to use scan data, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging, visual inspection, service information, and comparative testing as part of a larger decision-making process rather than isolated tool use. Concepts such as triangulating faults, analyzing change, validating hypotheses, and separating symptoms from root causes are presented through practical examples and relatable case studies.
For high school and college automotive instructors, this course provides a teachable model for helping students develop diagnostic confidence, technical accountability, and professional judgment. The goal is not just to show students what to test, but to help them understand why they are testing it, what the results mean, and how to make better decisions from the evidence.

Speakers
avatar for Haakan Light

Haakan Light

Manager of Training and Development, Topdon USA
Haakan has spent over 18 years of his professional career in the automotive industry. He is ASE certified as a service advisor, parts specialist and technician. His automotive journey began working as a general services technician at a local tire franchise in High School. He graduated... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

EV Circuits
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
In this seminar we will look deeply into the high voltage circuit and the low voltage interlock loop circuit.  This will be a hands on seminar using a Consulab EV Trainer.   Additionally we will look at some basic diagnostics of EV systems minus the heating and cooling circuits for the battery, electronics and interior.
 
Presented by: 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.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

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

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

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

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

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

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
 
Thursday, August 6
 

8:00am CDT

Essential Automotive Evaporative Emissions Skills
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W117 OSB
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
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W117 OSB
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Introduction to Oscilloscopes
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
This class is the ideal foundational class for any technician looking to sharpen their diagnostic edge with real-world, high-value skills. This class demystifies the oscilloscope, showing how it goes far beyond a basic multimeter by revealing what’s happening in a circuit in real time—exactly as a control module sees it. The class is focused on:  “How to get the waveform on the screen.” A number of highly requested automotive specific tests will be demonstrated with real scope captures including:

  1. Relative Compression
  2. Secondary Ignition
  3. Intake and Exhaust Pulse Captures
  4. Databus Networks (CAN and LIN)
  5. Dynamic Battery Testing/Starter Testing
  6. Alternator Testing
  7. Camshaft to Crankshaft Correlation
  8. Current Probe Testing of Actuators Including Motors and Solenoids

Each test discussed will encompass: scope setup details, basic waveform anatomy and characteristics, as well as mixing in some real world applications of tests to demonstrate the key concepts. The PDF provided will serve as a clear reference manual for scope users so they can take it back to the bay and practice these skills right away, immediately offering opportunities to expand their skill set.

Speakers
avatar for Haakan Light

Haakan Light

Manager of Training and Development, Topdon USA
Haakan has spent over 18 years of his professional career in the automotive industry. He is ASE certified as a service advisor, parts specialist and technician. His automotive journey began working as a general services technician at a local tire franchise in High School. He graduated... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Stellantis - Chad Sheets
Thursday August 6, 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
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

10:00am CDT

Automotive Networking
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm 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
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training
 

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