Special Events
Ample mentoring sessions and networking opportunities are available throughout the event to provide young professionals with direct access to influential engineering management and leadership from top companies.
Ready, Set, Let's Brickyard!
Sunday, September 8, 2019
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and SAE International would like to invite all SAE members, along with family and friends, to come experience the 26th edition of the Brickyard 400. As a member of SAE, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering:
- Reserved Race Day tickets in Tower Terrace, NE Vista Turn, South Vista, or J Stand
- Access to walk on the IMS Track hours before the Race
- $5 retail discount voucher at IMS Gift Shops
- Discounted admission for Friday’s NASCAR Practice and Saturday’s Xfinity Race
Experience the breathtaking action that only the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can deliver. Purchase your tickets today!
SAE Indianapolis Section Meeting during SAE COMVEC
Monday, September 9, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | JW Marriott Indianapolis
Our featured speaker is Dan Williams, Director of Commercial Vehicle ADAS from ZF, discussing "Active Suspension".
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 I 9:00 a.m.
Following Tuesday's Opening Keynote presentation, help celebrate your fellow colleagues during the 2019 Awards Presentation.
Building Student Futures in STEM Through Direct Industry Executive Engagement
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
On September 10, 100 high school students—from 10 Indianapolis, IN area schools—will attend COMVEC to engage with industry professionals working in the commercial vehicle industry. Participating students will have the opportunity to meet with a mentor, attend technical panels, network with COMVEC committee members, and participate in an exclusive panel discussion on the “Future of Commercial Vehicles.”
Participating Schools:
- Columbus East
- Columbus North
- Hamilton Southeastern
- Lawrence Central
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- Lawrence North
- Noblesville High School
- North Central
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- Providence Cristo Rey
- Sheridan Community
- Westfield Washington School District
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Event sponsors:
Meet & Greet with Committee and Vice Chairs
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us in the Exhibit Hall to meet with Committee chairs/vice chairs, ask questions, and learn more about the COMVEC Committees on Aerodynamics, Chassis, Powertrain, and Total Vehicle Mechatronics & Integration. Each Committee chair/vice chair will be available to answer any questions for prospective committee members.
Networking reception at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Wednesday, September 11 | Time 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration: $25
Join your industry peers for a night out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The COMVEC networking reception provides the opportunity to continue building relationships with fellow attendees against a backdrop of one of the world’s premier collections of automotive and motor racing vehicles and artifacts, with special emphasis on the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race.
*Reception and bus transportation from the JW Marriott
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Technology Demonstrations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thursday, September 12 | Media 8 -10:00 a.m | COMVEC Attendees 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Registration: $25
Participating companies will showcase new technologies for autonomous and electric vehicles from mid-size through Class 8 Trucks, plus off-highway equipment. Don’t miss your opportunity to see the infrastructure that is moving the commercial vehicle industry forward into the next generation.
Participating Companies include:
