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Registration Opens for 2026 NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit
Registration is now open for NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, which is set for Oct. 13–14, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, in Sandusky, Ohio.
July 15, 2026
NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit is set for Oct. 13–14, 2026, in Sandusky, Ohio, and registration is now open.
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- Registration is now open for the NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.
- The event will take place on October 13–14, 2026.
- The summit will be held at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio.
*Summarized by AI
Leading chassis manufacturers will gather Oct. 13–14, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Sandusky, Ohio) to share the latest chassis and technical updates at NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.
"NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit is an important forum for upfitters to directly engage with chassis OEM engineers and learn about new product offerings and vehicle specifications. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in industry education sessions to further expand their knowledge,” said Kevin Koester, NTEA managing director. “The Summit brings together experienced industry professionals to foster collaboration and innovation and make lasting connections.”
This annual event provides the commercial vehicle community with the chance to preview product updates and speak with experts on critical upfitting issues. Industry professionals can learn about important changes to powertrains, electrical systems, chassis structures, and other vehicle systems. Upfitters can gain practical support by speaking directly with chassis OEM engineers and product specialists.
In addition to discovering the latest vehicle modifications, attendees can network with other commercial vehicle professionals, attend industry education sessions, and check out industry resource displays.
Chassis Manufacturers Attending
Participating chassis manufacturers include:
- Daimler Truck North America
- Ford Pro
- GM Fleet
- Hino Trucks
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
- Kenworth Truck Company
- Mack Trucks
- Peterbilt Motors Company
- Ram Professional
- Toyota Motor North America
Industry Education Sessions
Industry education sessions will include:
- Ask the Experts: Q&A with NTEA Technical Services
- Commercial Vehicle Industry Outlook
- Hydraulic Fundamentals & Applications
- Weight Analysis Fundamentals & Digital Tools for Smarter Upfitting
- When Change Can’t Wait for the Next Chassis Model Year
Industry Resources on Display
Industry resource displays will include:
- Lincoln Electric
- Mobility Global
- TruckScience
- WorkTruckCert
Pricing & Registration
Register for Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit by Sept. 15, 2026, to receive advance pricing ($249 NTEA member/$349 nonmember). After this date, rates increase to $349 member/$449 nonmember. Learn more at NTEA’s website.
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