2026 MEMA Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
Butzel is proud to sponsor and present at the annual MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference. The program begins with an evening reception on August 25, followed by a full day of programming on August 26, 2026.
Why Attend
The Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference offers industry professionals a timely opportunity to stay ahead of key developments shaping the commercial vehicle sector, including:
- Future market outlook and business conditions
- Emerging technologies and AI-driven product development
- Changes in the trailer market
- Current M&A trends and strategic activity
OEM Terms & Conditions: What Every Commercial Vehicle Supplier Needs to Know
Join Butzel attorneys Dan Rustmann and Mitch Zajac for a practical, courtroom-tested guide to negotiating and living with OEM purchase terms. Drawing on real language from DTNA, Volvo, International, and PACCAR, they'll show suppliers how to protect against cost increases, capital and tooling risk, aggressive force majeure, and unlimited warranty and indemnity – and what to do when you're already locked into a tough contract with no price relief. The 2026 session approaches these strategies with the latest rulings reshaping requirements contracts, exit rights, and supplier leverage. If you negotiate, sign, or fight over supply contracts, this is the update you can't afford to miss.
Please click here for program registration, the full agenda and venue location(s).
Agenda
Tuesday, August 25 Reception
5:30 - 8:00 PM: Join event speakers, sponsors, and fellow industry leaders for a lively reception to connect, exchange ideas and kick start the event's momentum.
Note: the location is TBD, please check back.
Wednesday, August 26 CV Outlook Conference
7:30 - 11:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast | CV Market Outlook, Networking Break, Panel Discussion
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Commercial Vehicle Terms and Conditions | Presented by Butzel Attorneys, Daniel Rustmann and Mitchell Zajac
1:40 - 3:05 PM: CV Market Conditions, Networking Break, Cost Optimization
3:50 - 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks | Event Adjourns
