Registration opens for PTDA Summit
Registration is now open for the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Industry Summit October 23–25 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio.
Recognized as the largest annual gathering of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) professionals, the three-day event is a platform for making connections and sharing strategies.
This year’s program addresses top-of-mind topics shaping the PT/MC landscape—including the rise of artificial intelligence, economic shifts, and channel collaboration. Keynote speakers include Trent Gillespie, former Amazon leader and AI expert, and Sean Metcalfe of Oxford Economics, offering forward-looking perspectives on how PT/MC businesses can lead through change and uncertainty.
Sessions will also reveal exclusive findings from PTDA’s new Voice of the Manufacturer and Voice of the Distributor research as well as its 2025 PTDA Size of the Market Report—empowering attendees to make more informed strategic decisions.
Networking is the hallmark of the Industry Summit. From informal social hours to dedicated business-building events, the program is designed to foster meaningful conversations.
Highlights include:
MD-IDEX (Manufacturer-Distributor Idea Exchange): PTDA’s cornerstone networking event where attendees engage in high-impact, 1:1 discussions—maximizing time and opportunity.
Exclusive events like the Women in the Industry Social Hour & Family-Owned Business Leaders Breakfast—forums designed to build community among leaders with shared experiences.
Optional events, including the PTDA Foundation Golf Outing at the acclaimed TPC San Antonio, add to the experience while supporting industry workforce development.
Registration and additional information are available at ptda.org/IndustrySummit. Early bird discounts apply through September 12. Rooms at the JW Marriott are limited and expected to sell out.
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