The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association is hosting the 2016 YANG Leadership Conference, May 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Fla.

The conference takes place in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days and is designed for young professionals under the age of 40 in the auto care industry.  The conference provides seven hours of education to enhance leadership skills, sharpen global perspective of the auto care industry and develop relationships with peers. Attendees are eligible to receive CEU credits toward their AAP/MAAP designation from the University of the Aftermarket. Education sessions include:

• Celebrations, Technology, Leadership and Fourth Meal, They Have More in Common Than You Realize, presented by John Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
• How Globalization is Impacting the Business panel discussion
• Technology-Related Opportunities and Challenges for the Automotive Aftermarket, presented by Donna Long, Dorman Products
• Telematics – The Connected Car

“YANG has developed this program as a stepping stone between your basic educational conference and the available more intense executive programs,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “This is the perfect opportunity for your company’s rising star who is seeking to move up in their career and this industry.” Registration is $550 and includes all meals and an evening excursion on Friday, May 6. The deadline to register is April 1, and only YANG members can attend. To register online, visit http://autocare.org/What-We-Do/Professional-Development/YANG/YANG-Leadership-Conference/. For more information, contact Courtney Hammer at 240-333-1067 or[email protected].About YANGThe Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is a program of the Auto Care Association providing auto care professionals under the age of 40 the opportunity to network with industry peers, enhance knowledge and improve leadership capabilities. YANG was formed with a desire to help young professionals establish a circle of peers with which to grow alongside in their careers. Participants are future executive-level staffers of the auto care industry that see the value in establishing connections with other young professionals who will one day be business owners and key decision-makers.   About the Auto Care AssociationBased in Bethesda, Md., the Auto Care Association has more than 3,000 member companies that represent some 150,000 independent automotive businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials and supplies, and perform vehicle service and repair. Visit www.autocare.org.