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Automotive, heavy vehicle + ag mechanic instructors teaching in the Western US, AK, and HI.
College of Southern Nevada
Building T, Room 120
3200 East Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
January 7th - 9th, 2027 (Thu - Sat)
Sessions and networking opportunities run from 9am to 5pm daily.
No need to pick and choose! The Western Wheels Conference features a track for all automotive instructors and another track for heavy vehicle instructors; attendees will rotate through every session planned for their track in groups.
DAKTIC proudly presents Rory McLaren, world-renowned hydraulics expert, educator, and founder of the Fluid Power Training Institute.
The biggest heavy vehicle manufacturers in the world spend thousands of dollars per attendee for Rory’s hydraulics workshops, and we’re caping this 16-hour workshop at 30 attendees only, so register today!
16 Hours // Heavy Vehicle Session
Learn the basics of high voltage safety, preparation of a chassis, components selection, design, and installation procedures through a guided hands-on workshop presented by Switch Vehicles.
4 Hours // Automotive Session
Join Virginia Oden, ASE Education Foundation Assistant Vice President, and discover how you can put updated certification standards, a new portal, and a new apprenticeship grant to work for your program.
2 Hours // Automotive Session
Join this round-table discussion to gain insights from your fellow instructors on how to bridge the ever-widening skills gap as an educator.
1 Hour // Combined Session
Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along with Scott Brown of Diagnostic Network as he shows you how to efficiently navigate Tesla’s service information, wiring diagrams and electrical connector reference resources. We will also be performing live connections to toolbox and a vehicle (remote or in-person) for system checks such as: Autodiag, Service Tools, Vitals, Garage, Can Viewer and more. You’ll also learn how to gather data in terminal mode and then use your favorite AI to assemble reports on vehicle SOH etc.
4 Hours // Automotive Session
Scott Hadzik shares lessons learned while serving for 7-years as chair of the highly acclaimed Automotive Technology Department at Weber State University.
1 Hour // Combined Session
Take your diagnostic skills to the next level and set your students apart from the competition with the help of hands-on technical training from Consulab’s seasoned Education Specialists.
4 Hours // Automotive Session
A panel of experienced educators and former administrators share best practices for securing the funds you need to build a top-notch training program.
1 Hour // Combined Session
All attendees will compete in the first annual Western Wheels Rodeo! Inspired by the SkillsUSA student competitions DAKTIC proudly supports each year, this is an opportunity to sharpen your own skills while learning new ways to use in-class and extra curricular competitions to level up your students.
A 4-hour qualifying round of hands-on automotive mechanical and diagnostic challenges will be followed by a 2-hour final event in which the heavy vehicle attendees will join in the fun and compete for prizes.
6 Hours // Combined Event
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The conference schedule will run as follows all three days:
In addition to three full days of training and networking with instructors and technical education specialists, your registration also includes:
We’ve secured a group rate of $159/night + tax at the following hotels:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas North Speedway
2910 East Craig Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 89030
Click here to book a room with SpringHill Suites online, or call the hotel directly at (702) 522-9200 to make reservations. Please mention Western Wheels Conference to link to your group and rate.
Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway
2852 East Craig Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Click here to book a room with Hampton Inn by Hilton online, or call the hotel directly at (702) 655-0111. When you hear the recording, please dial “0” to reach the front desk directly. Please mention group code: DAK or Western Wheels to link to your group and rate.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation throughout the event.
If you need any information that isn’t detailed here, please contact us at [email protected].
