The Institute Summit will return in 2025. Until then, you can take a look at how great the inaugural event was:
Introducing Keynote Speaker
Kevin
Brown
Motivational Speaker & Author
Motivational speaker and author Kevin Brown is passionate about helping people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and
high-performance people from everybody else - he calls it The HERO Effect®.
Through his books and presentations, Kevin entertains, inspires, and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!
Your Hosts
The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence has always been about improving the lives and businesses of auto shop owners to uplift the industry. After merging with RLO Training in 2021, that mission only became stronger with the creation of the GEAR Performance Groups (GPG).
We are excited to hold the first Institute Summit to celebrate the successes our GPG Members have seen over the past year. And to provide training and community support that everyone in the industry can benefit from.
Whether you're thinking about a Group or just hungry for more knowledge, The Institute Summit is where you'll learn how to take your shop to the top.
Join us for training with top-notch speakers, networking with Group members and industry professionals, and - of course - a ton of fun and good food. Your ticket gets you access to the conference as well as discounted rates for the hotel, making it the perfect trip to bring your family along to soak up some sun!
Event Agenda
DAY 1 - JAN 31ST
3:00PM.........Hotel & Event Check-In
5:00PM.........Welcome Reception
DAY 2 - FEB 1ST
7:00AM.........Breakfast & Check-In
8:00AM.........Chip Eichelberger, Get Switched On
9:00AM.........Team Building / Competition
10:30AM.........Break, Networking and Snacks
11:00AM.........Training Session / Speaker
12:00PM.........Buffet Lunch
1:30PM...........Training Session / Speaker
2:30PM..........Group Breakouts
4:00PM..........Free Time
5:00PM..........Sponsor Cocktail Hour
6:00PM..........Sponsor Evening Event & Dinner
DAY 3 - FEB 2ND
7:00AM.........Breakfast
8:00AM.........Shop Owner Panel
9:30AM..........Break, Networking and Snacks
10:30AM.........Training Session / Speaker
12:00PM.........Buffet Lunch
1:00PM......... Sponsor Speed-Dating
2:00PM..........Free Time
5:00PM.........Sponsor Cocktail Hour
6:00PM.........Member Awards Dinner
DAY 4 - FEB 3RD
7:00AM.........Breakfast
8:00AM.........Speaker Session / Keynote
11:15AM.........Closing Ceremony
12:00PM.........Send-Off
What's
Included
Three Full days of expert training from world-renowned speakers (from inside AND outside the automotive industry) to give you the knowledge to excel with your business.
Four days of exciting events to enjoy including cocktail hours, the awards dinner, evening events, group breakouts and much more.
Network with the best of the best in the automotive industry - build relationships with other successful shop owners willing to help and support.
All breakfasts and lunches will be provided, alongside the award ceremony dinner and evening event.
We'll be raffling off prizes gifted by sponsors with over $10,000 in combined value that you could win!
Take advantage of bright and sunny St. Pete with discounted hotel rates for you and the whole family.
And a welcome bag with items gifted to attendees by our amazing Institute Summit Sponsors!
Registration Details
GENERAL ADMISSION
$1195 / SEAT
Allows entry for ONE individual to attend the Institute Summit. Discount available for additional attendees.
ADDITIONAL
$995 / SEATS
GROUP MEMBER
$0 / SEAT
Allows entry for ONE Gear Performance Group Member to attend the Institute Summit. Must redeem member code upon registration.
INSTITUTE CLIENT
$950 / SEAT
Allows entry for ONE Program Member to attend the Institute Summit. Must redeem member code upon registration.
ADDITIONAL
$950 / SEATS
Institute Clients and Gear Performance Group Members will receive emails containing their unique discount codes, or reach out to the Institute Admin Team for those codes at info@wearetheinstitute.com
