Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW)

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), North America’s premier gathering of heavy-duty aftermarket professionals, concluded its 2024 event with record-breaking success. Over four days at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, HDAW’24 brought together more than 2,900 executives and managers from various industry sectors, reaffirming its position as the unrivaled meeting ground for distributors, suppliers, service providers and thought leaders.

Themed “Fully Equipped,” HDAW’24 embraced the industry’s forward-thinking perspective during a significant digital shift. The 2024 event achieved a remarkable 11.8% growth in overall attendance over 2023. The sold-out show floor, spanning 140,000+ square feet and hosting 330+ exhibitors, underscored the industry’s dedication to leading in a swiftly evolving business landscape. This growth was further evidenced by a notable 47 first-time exhibitors, showcasing the industry’s vibrant expansion and steadfast commitment to innovation.

HDAW’24 featured the industry’s largest and most effective One-on-One Business Meeting program, hosting a staggering 1,900+ meeting sessions scheduled across three days, with more distributors registered than suppliers. The education program highlighted the critical elements that will shape the industry in the next three to five years and actionable steps to secure its overall health and viability, as well as an inspiring keynote address from NFL Hall of Famer, Cris Carter. In addition, attendees actively participated in many of the diverse networking opportunities including the revamped Leaders of Tomorrow program, the HDAWomen Reception and the newly introduced “Wednesday Night Lights” closing reception which was hosted on the field at the iconic AT&T Stadium.

Planning for HDAW’25 is already well underway, with the event scheduled to take place January 20-23, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas. For more information, visit www.hdaw.org.