FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Caroline MacLellan
Marketing Communications Manager
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (June 11, 2026) — NTEA – The Work Truck Association will welcome commercial vehicle industry professionals to its Executive Leadership Summit with a full-day program on Sept. 22, 2026, and a welcome reception on Sept. 21. This year’s event will be held at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, Michigan — conveniently located 15 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
This annual conference examines the market forces shaping the commercial vehicle industry and provides actionable insights to help companies navigate change and identify opportunities for growth. Attendees will hear from data analysts and forecasters, policy experts and innovation leaders on key trends, forecasts, regulatory developments, and emerging business strategies.
“In today’s rapidly changing business environment, industry companies need more than information — they need context, perspective, and a clear understanding of what’s ahead,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president & CEO. “The Executive Leadership Summit provides timely market intelligence to help organizations identify opportunities, evaluate risk, and make more informed decisions.”
Program lineup
- Building Your Business through a World-Class Innovation Culture
- Creating a Scalable Automation Strategy for Manufacturing & Fabrication
- Economic Overview & Industry Forecast Through 2027
- Innovating to Win: How Work Truck Industry Leaders Can Beat the Odds in a Rapidly Changing Market
- Joint Q&A: Industry Outlook & Expert Perspectives
- Market Trends, Data Insights & Strategic Implications
- Navigating Shifting Government Policies & Regulatory Change in the U.S. and Canada
Learn more
Visit ntea.com/executivesummit for registration and housing information, a detailed session and speaker schedule, and event FAQs.
ABOUT NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Work Truck Association, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week®, Future Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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