The second annual MasterTech Expo will welcome Aron Demers to the stage for the State of the Industry interview and discussion, hosted by MasterTech Expo Founder Bryan Schmitt.
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Demers is a 32-year participant of the automotive electronics industry and serves as Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket Business for VOXX International. The interview and discussion will take place during the final day of MasterTech Expo, held Mach 5-8, 2023 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz.
This year, the State of the Industry gathering will focus on future challenges of the automotive electronics industry and the impact of OEM innovations and collaborations on aftermarket products and system access. Of particular note is the topic of subscription-based, in-vehicle amenities.
“I am honored to be asked to share my knowledge and insight to speak at the 2023 MasterTech Expo,” said Demers. “The OEM and aftermarket have been tied together since the first consumer bought tires from a retailer that was not the car dealership. Since being involved in the Mobile Electronics industry for the last 32 years, I have seen the aftermarket consistently pivot to address new opportunities and deliver consumers enhanced in-car experiences. And today, with profits and technologies driving both the OEM and aftermarket, we need more than ever to be nimble enough to capitalize on every opportunity possible.”
“We are thrilled that Aron accepted our invitation to empower our guests with his knowledge and experience,” added Schmitt. “It is our hope that attendees will leave with a broader insight of the larger automotive community, and renewed enthusiasm to meet the challenges ahead.”

The Security Challenge – by Viper is composed of (8) teams (16 people) to pre-register / register on site will be able to compete. This can be done by going to www.mastertechexpo.com. Don’t have a partner to team up with? No worries, if you are one of the first 16 to register, we will partner you with another single to form a complete team.

Round 1, the preliminary round, consists of:

• (4) Teams competing head-to-head with two vehicles
• Teams will have 30 minutes to complete a Remote Start installation using a Viper® DS4® and Install Essentials® T-harness.
• Teams will earn points based on the following topics:
  • Vehicle disassembly & reassembly (1-5) (any damage to vehicle will result in forfeit)
  • Teamwork & Efficiency (1-5)
  • Install cleanliness - module placement and harness routing (1-5)
  • Overall functionality & completion time (1-5)
  • Total possible points 20
• The two teams that earn the most points will move on* to the final round on day 2.

*Both members of each winning team must attend the VOXX•DEI technical training that evening to be eligible to participate in the final round as there will be concepts discussed that will be used in that round.
 
Round 2, the final round, consists of:

• Each team will complete a full Remote Start installation using a Viper® DS4® and Hardwire kit within a 3.5-hour time limit
• Teams will earn points based on the following topics:
  • Vehicle disassembly & reassembly (1-5) (any damage to vehicle will result in forfeit)
  • Overall functionality & completion time (1-5)
  • Teamwork & Efficiency (1-5)
  • Install cleanliness - module placement and harness routing (1-5)
  • Issue Resolution/Troubleshooting (1-5)
  • Total possible points 25