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This unique event is a balanced blend of general sessions that all take place in the Trinity Ballroom, and Breakout Session Blocks (in the West Wing) that feature your choice of sessions to help you customize your conference educational experience based upon your professional and personal needs. In addition, there are ample peer networking opportunities throughout the entire event.

WIT offers a personalized conference app designed to help make the most of your experience. All event details and resources are right at your fingertips. Open the Apple Store or Google Play > Search Accelerate Conference by WIT > click Download.

Be sure to log in and update your Profile by adding a photo and making sure your information is correct.

1. Log in to the app by tapping on the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. The email address you use to log into the app must match the one that is on your attendee submission.
2. A verification code will be sent to that email address, so you need to have access to your email account to finish logging in.
3. Tap on the profile icon again - select My Profile - tap on Edit My Profile.

Dress code for all participants is business casual attire for conference activities and sessions. For Monday's day events, be sure to ROCK THE RED by dressing in red! (Note: Hotel ballrooms can be chilly, so plan to bring a sweater or jacket to the meeting rooms.) For Monday's evening reception, get ready to embrace the island vibes at the Aloha Luau & Tiki Party! Think bright florals, Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, flip flops, and fun tropical accessories. Whether you go full tiki or just add a splash of island flair, come ready to relax, mingle, and celebrate in true luau style!

Make sure to attend the Attendee Orientation: Getting the Most from your Conference Experience on Sunday Nov. 9 at 2:30p-3pm to hear from conference managers on how to best map out the educational sessions and networking activities that are most relevant to you and your career. New attendees and WIT members are also invited to an informal networking breakfast at the Membership table to meet committee members and other first timers on Monday and Tuesday mornings. And of course, just participate in everything you can – great educational sessions, facilitated peer networking, receptions, Interactive Roundtable Discussions over meals, etc. The opportunities to grow personally and professionally here at Accelerate! are endless.

These are oftentimes the most highly-rated activities at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo! Share ideas and experiences with other professionals who are in similar roles at their companies! These discussions take place over lunch on Monday (12:00p - 1:30p) and Tuesday (12p - 1p). Dialogue around these key questions: What are your biggest challenges and their solutions, and what are your biggest opportunities? This year, there are no sign-ups for topics (but we will have multiple tables for most topics to make it more likely you can attend your top choices). Make sure to be there on time so you can get in on the topic of your choice!

Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events. All attendees, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors and staff at any WIT event are required to observe WIT’s established Code of Conduct.

The Hilton Anatole is 20 minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (21.4 miles) and 10 minutes from Dallas Love Field (3.9 miles).

Yes! The Hilton Anatole offers a shuttle from the Dallas Market Center parking lot. The shuttle runs Thursday and Friday from 7 AM–7 PM, and Saturday from 7 AM–3 PM. Overflow parking is available at the Dallas Market Center for $15 per day.

Yes! Park your vehicle for a fee in the Hilton Anatole's secure parking area or use their paid valet service.

Self-parking:
Hourly rates may vary beginning at $30 + tax
Overnight: From $40 + tax

Valet parking:
Daily Visitor Rates May Vary from $40  + tax
Overnight Rates May Vary from $40 + tax

Professional Truck Drivers! If you are planning on driving your semi to the Accelerate! Conference, you may park in Lot 5 at the Hilton Anatole free of charge.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The lot is not marshalled, so do not leave anything of value in your vehicle. Additionally, please do not park in the Hilton Garden Inn parking lot as you will get towed and the impound is an hour away.

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am

All guests arriving before check-in time will be accommodated as rooms are available. Those arriving early or attending conference activities on departure day can check their luggage.

Spanning 45 lush acres just north of downtown, this resort is a Dallas icon in the vibrant Design District. Enjoy the amazing indoor and outdoor facilities, including V Spa, Verandah Health Club, the new Jade Waters resort pool complex, and a private Sculpture Park. There also are four exclusive dining venues, and elegant rooms and suites.

Guests within the WIT Room Block have the option to opt into a Daily Resort Fee ($25 per room, per night) to cover the following amenities: Guest room standard wifi for up to 3 devices, access to Verandah Health Club, 15% off V-Spa Services, complimentary breakfast for children 5 and under, complimentary 2 bottles of water upon arrival, daily access to JadeWaters Resort Pool (seasonally).

Yes! Nursing Room: S-W, 8am – 6pm Milan

The expo takes place in the Trinity Exhibit Hall. This is your opportunity to meet with scores of providers of valuable products and services related to transportation and logistics – ranging from OEMs, motor carriers and third-party logistics companies to technology innovators, HR/talent management, truck stop chains, and much more! Expo times: Welcome Reception at the Expo on Sunday (5:30p – 7p), Monday (10a – 2p), Tuesday (10:15a – 1:15p), and Wednesday (7:45a – 10a).

To encourage attendees to fully participate in the expo, we have created the Expo Game Card. It’s a fun way to engage attendees in conversation and to ensure visitors to your booth. Help those visiting your booth play to win. Here’s how it works:  

• All attendees receive an Expo Game Card at registration.
• When someone visits your booth, do two things: Initial your booth space on their game card; Ask the attendee to check in at your booth via the app.
  
• Attendees turn in the Expo Game Card with minimum of 90 signatures by Wed. at 10:30am to the WIT Concierge Desk, located in the Trinity Ballroom Foyer.
  
• Prize Giveaway Drawing in the Ballroom at 11am. Must be present to win.

Attendees have the ability to check-in with exhibitors as part of the Expo Game Card. In the conference app, log in to the app in the top right corner. The email address you use to log into the app must match the one that is on your attendee submission. A verification code will be sent to that email address, so you need to have access to your email account to finish logging in.

To Check-In with an Exhibitor, click the three dots 'More' in the bottom right corner. Then click Activities & Check-Ins. From there, you'll be able to search for the Exhibitor you're checking in to.

This is your opportunity to see first-hand amazing trucks and related technologies. Learn from the experts onsite, ask questions, and get exposed to the latest and greatest trucking technology out there. All trucks and trailers are located inside the Trinity Exhibit Hall. Expo times: Welcome Reception at the Expo on Sunday (5:p – 6:30p), Monday (10a – 2p), Tuesday (10a – 2p), and Wednesday (7:45a – 10a).

If your company is participating in the Truck & Technology Tour, you'll be sent an email with important onsite instructions.

Set-up takes place in the Trinity Exhibit Hall or Ballroom on Sunday from 9a – 4p. Because the WIT Welcome Reception starts at 5:30p, all booths MUST be set up by 4:30p – NO EXCEPTIONS! Tear-down takes place from 11:00a – 3p on Wednesday. If you have ordered services through GES or have questions, they have a Help Desk right onsite.

Please arrive at your designated room 15 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.

Please bring your own laptop as one will NOT be provided to display your presentation.

A/V will be onsite, however, if you need additional assistance, we will have an associate available. 

Business casual dress code is preferred. Hotel ballrooms can be chilly, so you may want to bring a sweater or jacket.

Yes! Exhibitors and Speakers have access to all conference activities: