Day 1 * Tuesday, August 1, 2023
August 1
9 am - 3 pm
Exhibitors ONLY - Set Up/Move In - Hall A
August 1
11 am - 5 pm
Attendee Registration Opens- In Front of Hall A
August 1
1 pm - 2:20 pm
Convention Center
The New Operator Bootcamp – All the Essentials Here!
Panel:
Kelly Callahan, JAX Black Car Transportation
Jonathan Meersman, Luxury SUV Rides
Tracy Salinger, Unique Limousine
Kathy Kahne, Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide
August 1
1 pm - 2:10 pm
Convention Center
Bus Success Symposium: Solutions for the Business Pain Points
Co-Presenters:
Tom Holden, Founder, Transportation Advisors Group
Dan Ryan, Fleet Manager, Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide
August 1
2:20 pm - 3:15 pm
Convention Center
Recruiting Drivers - How to Rebuild Demand to Drive
Facilitated by Jodie Lethgo, Founder, Career Driver
August 1
3:20 pm - 4:20 pm
Convention Center
The ROI of Chauffeur Investment - How Dedicated Training Can Reduce Insurance Costs, Loss of Clients, and Employee Turnover
Presented by Bruce Heinrich, Co-Founder of PAX Training
August 1
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Convention Center
State of the Region - Vision 2024
Opening Remarks: ILLBA Executive Director, Paula DeBiasi & President, Tracy Raimer
State of the Region Reports from MN, MI, WI, IA, OH, IN
Regulations Update – Matthew Daus, Windels-Marx/IATR President
Sponsor & ILLBA Partner Recognition/Presentations
An Industry Overview by Ken Lucci, Driving Transactions
Sponsored by:
August 1
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
Welcome Reception & Exhibits Preview
VIP Lounge with Hosted Drinks & Tapas
Live music
Sponsored by:
August 1
7 pm - 9 pm
Rosemont Area
Dutch Night at the famous King’s
Trendy bowling and fun center for adults with incredible food & drinks. Get your competitive game on and “win” some affiliate business! Network, dine and enjoy the amazing vibe in the all-new Entertainment District steps outside the convention center.
Day 2 * Wednesday, August 2, 2023
9 am - 10 am
Convention Center
August 2
Wealth Building through Investing Your Profits Scale, Delegate and Diversify
Presented by:
Bill Faeth, Founder of Limo U & STR Group
Sponsored by:
August 2
10:30 am - 11:20 am
Convention Center
Keynote Address: Large Scale & Citywide Events – Get Hired by DMCs & Meeting Planners
Presented by:
Robyn Bass, DMC & Meeting Planning Expert
Sponsored by:
August 2
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Convention Center
Sales Mastery: The Jambalaya Recipe for Gaining Corporate Clients
Presented by: Maurice Brewster, Founder of Mosaic Global & BCG
Sponsored by:
August 2
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
Lunch Reception and Exhibits
Hosted by:
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Convention Center
August 2
Strategic Networking: How to Grow your Network to Grow Your Business
Presented by: Kristina Bouweiri, founder of Reston Limousine & Travel Service
Sponsored by:
August 2
3:30 pm - 4:30pm
Convention Center
Total Fleet Utilization: How to Fill in Down Time and Keep Vehicles Moving All Year
Presented by:
Dan Reid, Non-Emergency Medical Accreditation Council
Michael Barreto, Founder of Metropolis Passenger Logistics
Sponsored by:
August 2
5 pm - 6:30pm
Saltwater Grill
Farewell Happy Hour
