Event Registration 

Tool Tech 2024 Registration is $1049 per attendee.

Members with more than one attendee are $1049 per  person.  Registrant companies must be current with membership dues.

Registration for spouse and/or guest is $250 per person.
This includes the welcome reception, the company spotlight reception and the closing dinner. Coworkers are not considered guests and will need to register at full price. Guests are not permitted in sessions or one-on-one meetings.

-Should your plans change, the deadline to cancel is April 15th.

Beyond that point, meal costs as well as facility/event expenses have been paid and no refund or credit can be given. 

No refunds will be given after April 15th.

Last day to register for ToolTech is April 5, 2024

VEA Newport Beach

900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

This is what sophistication at play looks like—a chic social sanctuary where revelry and relaxation mingle in Southern California perfection. As palms sway against a Pacific backdrop, VEA Newport Beach basks you in all the luxurious must-haves—emergent food and drink, a lush spa enclave, and a spirited poolscape from dawn to dusk.

ETI Group Rate
$279++ per night  (Resort fee has been waived for the ETI Group)

 

The ETI room block is now closed.   Please reach out to Juli at jsweet@etools.org if you have any questions.

The room block cut off date is Monday, April 1, 2024.  Any rooms booked after this date will be at the prevailing rate.

 

Your resort fee in included in the hotel base rate.  Fee includes (all items for two people daily):

-Corona Del Mar Beach Drop off/Pick Up Services
-Use of upgraded beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards
-Spa VEA Fitness Classes
-Three Hour Beach Cruiser Rental (bikes)
-Golf Bag Storage
-Courtesy Resort Driver – Transportation provided within 3 miles of the hotel
-Enhanced High Speed Internet in guest rooms and common areas

 

AGENDA

 Agenda is subject to change.

Monday 04/22/24

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: ETI Golf Outing
Location: Newport Beach Country Club 

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: ToolTech Registration Desk – Sponsored by CAS
Location: Riviera Registration Desk

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Welcome Reception, Sponsored by Bosch
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and Terrace

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Networking Suite
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and Terrace

 

Tuesday 04/23/24

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Opening, Welcome to ToolTech (Business Update)
Speaker: Brian Plott

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Keynote Speaker – Mike Spagnola, President and CEO of SEMA
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: International Perspectives (EGEA)
Speaker: Pete Bradley
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Break – Sponsored by CAS
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Cybersecurity
Speaker: Kevin Tierney, VP Global Cybersecurity – GM

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: OEM Panel – Sponsored by Hunter Engineering
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Accurately Testing EV 12V Batteries
Speaker: Joshua Linton, Midtronics
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch, Sponsored by Toyota Motor North America
Location: Riviera Lawn

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: One-on-One Appointments

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Changing the Industry Podcast Tapings
Hosts: Lucas Underwood and David Roman
Location: St. Tropez

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Display Set-up for Tradeshow
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and 2

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Company Spotlight Tradeshow Reception – Sponsored by Autel
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and 2

8:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Opus IVS Offsite Party
Location: Muldoon’s Irish Pub

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Networking Suite
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and Terrace

 

 Wednesday 04/24/24

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM: Installation of New ETI Board
Speakers: Brian Plott, Dave Rich, Bob Augustine

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: ETI Business Matters
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac, Futurist
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Break – Sponsored by CAS

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Fuel Cell Solutions
Speaker: Richard Ferguson, Toyota
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Shop Owners Panel – Sponsored by TEXA USA
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: International Perspectives (EGEA)
Speaker: Pete Bradley
Location: Riviera Ballroom A-D

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch, Sponsored by Toyota Motor North America
Location: Riviera Lawn

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: One-on-One Appointments

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Changing the Industry Podcast Tapings
Hosts: Lucas Underwood and David Roman
Location: St. Tropez

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Reception, Sponsored by Snap-on
Location: Marea Lawn

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Closing Dinner Sponsored by Snap-on
Location: Marea Lawn

9:30 PM – 11:45 PM: Networking Suite
Location: Marea Canvas 1 and Terrace

 

Thursday 04/25/24

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Departures Home (All boxes must be shipped by this time)

Extend your ETI room reservation (3 days pre/post based on availability) and explore the area! Hotel shuttle service up to 3 mile radius – includes Balboa!

Excited to learn more about the destination? Click the logo above or the following link:
ETI ToolTech / Visit Newport Beach trip planning page.

EXPLORE THE AREA

ETI / OEM GOLF OUTING

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2 pm

  • This event is limited to 40 players. 
  • Each player will cover their own greens fees ($250) through the hotel (Hotel Waiver: VEA Newport Beach is approved to charge a $250 golf charge on your VEA guest room folio. Funds will be used to cover your Newport Beach Country Club golf fees)
  • Forecaddie fees ($125 per team) – Paid to NBCC
  • Club rentals ($75) – Paid to NBCC

(1) OEM player from each manufacturer will be sponsored.  Sponsorship opportunities available.

Questions on the Golf Scramble – Contact Glen:geaton@dgtech.com or Frank: fcasale@norcoind.com

Questions on sign up or to be a sponsor – Contact Juli: jsweet@etools.org 


Click to: Print Golf Flyer

Click to: Print NBCC Regulations

 Longest Drive (par 5)  
 $300ThinkCar                                                                      
 Hole-in-one (par 3) $500 
 Closest to the pin (par 3) $300 
 Hole Sponsor (company sign)  
    1 hole $300 Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions                                               
  $300 DG Technologies
    2 holes $500 
    3 holes $700 
 Cooler / Drink Sponsor  
    Cooler 1 $1000 Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions
    Cooler 2 $1000 
 Snack Bag Sponsor $750 Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions