Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Accelerate Conference & Expo is a pivotal event for women in the trucking industry, scheduled for October 25-28, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This conference aims to empower women through networking, educational sessions, and a comprehensive expo featuring industry leaders.
Attendees will gain insights from over 50 educational sessions and have numerous opportunities to connect with peers and experts in the field. Accelerate Conference & Expo takes place in Dallas, USA.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Join us from October 25-28, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
- 2Scale and Focus: Over 800 attendees are expected, focusing on empowering women in the trucking industry.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Women in Trucking, dedicated to advancing women in the trucking sector.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include professionals from all levels, from drivers to executives.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is open now; early registration discounts available.
Why visit
Attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, educational sessions led by industry experts, and access to the latest innovations in trucking technology. The event fosters a supportive community for women in the industry, providing valuable insights and connections that can enhance career growth.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will gain visibility among key decision-makers in the trucking industry, showcasing their products and services to a targeted audience. The event offers a platform to connect with potential clients and partners, driving business growth and fostering relationships within the community. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Trucking companies looking to recruit new drivers, Technology providers showcasing innovative solutions, Consultants offering training.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Professional drivers seeking career advancement
HR professionals focused on diversity and inclusion
Logistics managers looking for innovative solutions
Safety and compliance officers in the trucking sector
Executives interested in networking and leadership development
Students and new entrants to the trucking industry
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Trucking companies looking to recruit new drivers
Technology providers showcasing innovative solutions
Consultants offering training and development services
Suppliers of trucking equipment and parts
Service providers focused on logistics and transportation
Organizations promoting diversity in the workforce
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Trucking technology solutions
Safety equipment and training
Logistics and supply chain management services
Recruitment and HR solutions for trucking
Fleet management software
Sustainability solutions in transportation
Location & Facilities
Venue
Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Facilities
Parking
Hilton Anatole in Dallas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Hilton Anatole in Dallas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Hilton Anatole for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Professional Member
1135Professional Non-Member
1235Professional Driver Member
945Professional Driver Non-Member
1045Guest Registration
395
Who runs the show
Organisers
Women in Trucking
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Dallas, USA
Why it matters
Attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, educational sessions led by industry experts, and access to the latest innovations in trucking technology. The event fosters a supportive community for women in the industry, providing valuable insights and connections that can enhance career growth.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Dallas/Fort Worth International
DFW is the larger international gateway with the widest choice of long-haul and connecting flights, and it is the arrival point most international delegates to Accelerate! will use. Rideshare, taxi and pre-booked shuttles pick up outside the terminal; DART Orange Line and Trinity Railway Express services connect the airport to central Dallas but require a final short ride to the Market Center district. Confirm live schedules and fares before you travel
to venue
Approx. 30-45 min by car to the Hilton Anatole in normal traffic; allow 55-60 min at weekday peak
by car
Love Field sits much closer to the Market Center and downtown districts, which makes it the quickest airport for reaching the Hilton Anatole if your origin has a direct Southwest or domestic connection. Ground transport is rideshare and taxi mostly; check the airport directions page for current pickup zones
to venue
Approx. 15-25 min by car to the Hilton Anatole depending on traffic
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field
midscale
Dallas Market Center / Love FieldThree-star IHG property with pool and free cancellation, and the shortest commute of the captured Dallas options to the Hilton Anatole. Nightly band is a labeled estimate for the 25-28 October 2026 stay window drawn from captured Google Hotels listings; confirm the live rate at booking.
Holiday Inn Dallas Market Ctr Love Field by IHG
midscale
Dallas Market Center / Love FieldFull-service Holiday Inn rather than the Express format, with pool and free cancellation, also close to Love Field. Slightly higher captured nightly band than its Express neighbour; guest rating around 3.8, so compare room types before booking.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas NW - Farmers Branch by IHG
midscale
Farmers Branch (northwest Dallas)The best-reviewed of the captured options at roughly 4.4 and offers pool and free cancellation. It sits northwest of downtown, so budget a longer drive to the Hilton Anatole on I-35E during peak hours. Nightly band is approximate for the show window.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas W - I-30 Cockrell Hill by IHG
midscale
West Dallas / I-30 corridorThe value option among captured Dallas properties, rated around 4.1, with free cancellation and a hot tub. It sits on the I-30 corridor west of downtown, so plan a 15-25 minute drive into the Market Center district. Estimate only; confirm at booking.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Plano West - Frisco by IHG
midscale
Plano West / Frisco (northern metroplex)Cheapest captured nightly band but the longest commute, in the northern suburbs around Plano and Frisco. Only choose it if you are combining the conference with visits to north Dallas carrier offices and are comfortable with a 30-45 minute drive each way.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rail
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.50-6 one way (single ride versus day pass); confirm current DART fares
Best forDART Orange Line: DFW International Airport to downtown Dallas
DART light rail links DFW Airport with central Dallas, and day passes let you make several trips across the network. From a downtown or Market Center station you will still need a short rideshare, taxi or bus ride to the Hilton Anatole, so budget 60-75 minutes door to door.
rail
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.50-5 per one-way trip, zone-based; confirm the current Trinity Metro fare table
Best forTrinity Railway Express / TEXRail regional services across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Regional rail is useful if you are staying or meeting colleagues in Fort Worth, Irving or Grapevine rather than central Dallas. These services do not stop at the Hilton Anatole, so plan a final rideshare leg and check evening service frequency before relying on it.
bus
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.50 single ride, USD 6 for a local day pass; confirm DART pricing
Best forDART local bus and light rail within Dallas (Market Center and downtown districts)
Local DART buses and the light rail network are the cheapest way to move between a Market Center or downtown hotel and the Anatole area. Contactless tap or the GoPass app are the usual payment routes; verify the current fare structure before boarding.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 15-25 rideshare one way; surge pricing can push this higher
Best forDallas Love Field (DAL) to Hilton Anatole
Love Field is the closest airport to the venue and a rideshare is usually quicker than any rail plus transfer combination. Pickup is from the designated rideshare zone outside the terminal.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 35-55 rideshare one way; larger vehicles and peak hours cost more
Best forDallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) to Hilton Anatole
A direct rideshare from DFW is the simplest option with luggage and typically runs 30-45 minutes outside peak traffic. Confirm the pickup zone in your app and expect surge pricing during the Monday morning and Friday afternoon peaks.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-65 metered taxi one way, excluding tip and tolls
Best forDFW International Airport to Hilton Anatole (metered taxi)
Taxis wait at the terminal ranks and are useful if your flight lands late or you are travelling with oversized luggage or booth samples. Fares fluctuate with traffic and time of day, so confirm the meter or flat-rate option before setting off.
parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 20-35 per day for self-parking; valet and event-week rates are higher, confirm with the hotel
Best forHilton Anatole on-site self-parking and valet
The Anatole is a resort-style property with large on-site parking decks and valet. Rates are set by the hotel and can change during conference weeks, so ask about a conference parking rate when you book your room.
Weather
Late October is one of the more comfortable windows in Dallas: daytime highs usually sit around 24-26 C (75-79 F) with overnight lows near 13-15 C (55-59 F), and humidity is lower than the summer months. Rain is possible but October is not a storm season, so a light jacket and a compact umbrella cover most conference days. The Hilton Anatole campus involves outdoor walking between wings and parking areas, so plan footwear accordingly and check the live forecast within a week of travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US mobile coverage is strong across Dallas, so most visitors rely on an eSIM or their home carrier's roaming plan for the conference week. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi at large properties like the Hilton Anatole can slow down when the exhibit hall fills, so download your agenda, badge QR code and any booth videos before sessions start. US power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A and Type B plugs, so European and UK delegates will need a plug adapter and, for some devices, a voltage converter. Carry a power bank for long days on the show floor where outlets are limited.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and paying
Dallas follows standard US tipping: 15-20 percent at table-service restaurants and bars, a dollar or two per bag for hotel bell staff, and a tip option on most card terminals. Contactless cards and mobile wallets work almost everywhere, so you rarely need cash for the conference week.
Business dress
Business casual is the norm at Accelerate!, with many attendees in smart jeans or chinos plus a blazer and comfortable shoes. Suiting is reserved for keynotes and awards moments, and the Hilton Anatole campus involves plenty of walking between meeting rooms and the exhibit hall.
A driving city
Dallas is car-oriented: distances that look short on a map can be a 20-minute drive, and sidewalks between districts are limited. Most delegates pair a hotel in the Market Center or Love Field corridor with rideshares to the Anatole rather than walking between areas, especially after dark.
Local tone
Dallas is a business-friendly, conversation-forward city where introductions are informal and first-name terms are common in the exhibit hall. Being direct about the roles you are hiring for or the freight you are buying is welcome; small talk about sports, barbecue or Tex-Mex is a reliable opener.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: DFW
Book into DFW International for the widest choice of carriers and international connections, or Dallas Love Field if a direct domestic flight is materially cheaper and quicker, since Love Field is much closer to the Market Center district. For a 25 October start, aim to land on 24 October so a delayed flight does not cost you the opening session, and book the return for 28 October evening or 29 October morning depending on when the programme closes. Reserve six to ten weeks out for better fares, and check baggage rules carefully if you are carrying booth materials, giveaways or demonstration equipment. Confirm your ESTA or visa status before purchasing a non-refundable ticket.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): Approx. 30-45 min by car to the Hilton Anatole in normal traffic; allow 55-60 min at weekday peak; Dallas Love Field (DAL): Approx. 15-25 min by car to the Hilton Anatole depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to Hilton Anatole; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hilton Anatole: Dallas Market Center / Love Field: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field; Dallas Market Center / Love Field: Holiday Inn Dallas Market Ctr Love Field by IHG; Farmers Branch (northwest Dallas): Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas NW - Farmers Branch by IHG.
Ride-hail: Rideshare apps including Uber and Lyft operate across Dallas and are the default way most delegates reach the Hilton Anatole from the Market Center hotels or the airports. Pickup zones at DFW and Love Field are signposted outside the terminals, and the Anatole has a designated rideshare pickup point near the main entrance. Expect surge pricing during the Monday morning arrival peak, around session close and on Friday departures, so allow buffer time or pre-book where the app allows it. Confirm the vehicle type if you are carrying booth materials or oversized luggage.
Public transit: DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) runs light rail and buses across Dallas, including the Orange Line between DFW International Airport and central Dallas, with published schedules and network maps at dart.org. Trinity Railway Express and TEXRail extend rail service across the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which is useful if you are staying in Fort Worth, Irving or Grapevine. Fares are modest, around USD 2.50 for a single local ride and about USD 6 for a day pass, but no rail station sits directly at the Hilton Anatole, so plan a short rideshare or bus for the last stretch. Allow 60-75 minutes door to door from DFW by rail plus transfer, and check evening frequencies before relying on transit after conference sessions.
Parking: The Hilton Anatole has on-site self-parking decks and valet service, which is the simplest option if you are driving in from another Texas city or staying on-property. Expect daily self-parking in the range of USD 20-35 with valet higher, set by the hotel rather than the organiser, so confirm the current rate and whether a conference discount applies when you book. If you are staying at an off-site hotel, check whether it offers free parking and then use a rideshare to the venue rather than paying event-week rates twice. Arrive early on the first morning, as the closest decks fill during peak registration hours.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: Late October 2026 (25-28 October, Dallas, Texas)
Temperature: Approx. 24-26 C (75-79 F) daytime highs and 13-15 C (55-59 F) overnight lows; air-conditioned session rooms feel cooler than the outdoor temperature
Seasonality: Late October sits in a mild, relatively dry window for Dallas, with occasional rain showers rather than a defined wet or storm season. Humidity is lower than the summer months, and there is no monsoon or extreme-weather pattern to plan around. Check the live forecast within a week of travel and keep a compact umbrella in your bag.
Packing: Pack business casual layers: smart trousers or jeans with a blazer for sessions, comfortable shoes for the walk between the Hilton Anatole's meeting rooms and exhibit hall, and a light jacket or wrap for heavily air-conditioned rooms. Add a compact umbrella, sunglasses, a refillable water bottle and a power bank for long days on the floor. Evenings drop to around 13-15 C (55-59 F), so one warmer layer is worth the space.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Accelerate Conference & Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14-10
Register for Accelerate! through womenintrucking.org and pick the right tier: Professional Member or Non-Member, Professional Driver Member or Non-Member, or Guest Registration. Save the confirmation email and note whether your pass covers the exhibit hall only or all session tracks.
Day 14-10
Book flights into DFW International for the widest choice of carriers, or Dallas Love Field if a Southwest or close-in option is cheaper. Aim to land the afternoon of 24 October so you are rested for a 25 October start.
Day 10-7
Reserve a hotel in the Market Center and Love Field corridor so your commute to the Hilton Anatole stays short, or stay on-property at the Anatole for walkability. Confirm cancellation terms, parking cost and whether breakfast is included.
Day 7-5
Download the DART trip planner and check the Orange Line and Trinity Railway Express options from DFW into central Dallas. Decide in advance whether you will use rail plus a short rideshare, or a direct rideshare from the airport.
Day 5-3
Build your personal agenda from the schedule page: shortlist the driver retention, safety compliance, technician workforce and owner-operator business sessions you will not miss, and note the exhibitors you want to meet on the floor.
Day 3-1
Pack business casual with comfortable shoes for a large hotel campus, plus a light layer, umbrella and charger. Save the Hilton Anatole address and your hotel address offline, and screenshot your registration QR code.
Day 1
Arrive at the Hilton Anatole early to collect your badge before the opening session, walk the exhibit hall once to map the carriers and suppliers you want to revisit, and leave buffer time for the first-day queue at registration.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Hilton Anatole
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Accelerate Conference & Expo registration concourse
Hilton Anatole
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Hilton Anatole
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$220.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$370.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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USD 1135 / per person
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visitor · Professional Non-Member
USD 1235 / per person
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visitor · Professional Driver Member
USD 945 / per person
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USD 1045 / per person
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visitor · Guest Registration
USD 395 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Professional Member | USD 1135 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Professional Non-Member | USD 1235 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Professional Driver Member | USD 945 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Professional Driver Non-Member | USD 1045 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Guest Registration | USD 395 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Accelerate Conference & Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Accelerate Conference & Expo, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Trucking technology solutions and Safety equipment and training solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Accelerate Conference & Expo in Dallas.
Min. budget
$1,715.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Trucking technology solutions and Safety equipment and training products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$7,717.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Dallas show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Accelerate!
- The Women In Trucking Association's annual conference and expo, built around keynotes, breakout sessions and an exhibit hall for carriers, shippers, OEMs, suppliers and drivers focused on recruiting, retaining and advancing women in trucking.
- CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
- The US state-issued licence required to operate commercial motor vehicles above set weight thresholds. Class A covers tractor-trailers and combination vehicles, Class B covers heavy straight trucks such as dump trucks and box trucks. Carriers recruiting at Accelerate! typically hire for CDL-A and CDL-B seats plus non-CDL final-mile roles.
- Owner-operator
- A driver who owns or leases the tractor they run and contracts capacity to shippers, brokers or carriers, often under their own operating authority. Owner-operator education and leased-carrier arrangements are recurring topics for the driver audience at Accelerate!.
- For-hire carrier vs private fleet
- A for-hire carrier sells freight capacity to shippers and brokers, while a private fleet moves only its own company's goods. Both types send recruiting, safety and HR teams to Accelerate! because the talent competition for drivers and technicians is the same.
- LTL (less-than-truckload)
- Freight mode where multiple shippers' pallets share one trailer through a terminal network, as opposed to full truckload (TL) where one shipper books the whole trailer. LTL carriers at the expo recruit dock, driver and dispatch staff and talk about terminal automation.
- Drayage
- The short-haul movement of containers between ports, rail ramps and warehouses. Drayage fleets have their own compliance, chassis and appointment-scheduling pressures, which show up in sessions on operations and driver scheduling.
- ELD (Electronic Logging Device)
- The in-cab system that records a driver's hours electronically and is mandated for most US interstate commercial operations. ELD and telematics vendors exhibit because compliance data also feeds safety scoring and driver coaching.
- Hours of Service (HOS)
- The federal rules limiting driving and on-duty windows for commercial drivers, including the 11-hour driving limit and 14-hour on-duty window before required breaks and rest. HOS flexibility is a standing policy topic for the women who drive and dispatch.
- FMCSA
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the US agency that sets and enforces trucking safety rules such as HOS, CDL standards and carrier safety ratings. Regulatory updates are a regular session theme at Accelerate!.
- Diesel technician (shop technician)
- The technician who maintains and repairs tractors, trailers and auxiliary systems in a shop or mobile unit. Technician shortage and apprenticeship pathways are a core workforce track alongside driver recruiting.
- Load board
- A marketplace, often subscription-based, where brokers and shippers post available freight and carriers or owner-operators bid on it. Load board pricing and fraud screening are practical concerns for small fleets attending the show.
- Driver retention and turnover
- The share of drivers who leave a carrier within a year and the programmes used to keep them, covering pay structure, home time, safety culture, childcare access and mentoring. Retention strategy is one of the main reasons HR and operations teams travel to Accelerate!.
- WIT Index
- A Women In Trucking Association measure tracking the percentage of women in trucking roles such as drivers, technicians, managers and executives. It is used by carriers to benchmark their own diversity and hiring progress.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Women in Trucking
- Dallas trucking events
- trucking industry conference 2026
- Accelerate Conference & Expo 2026
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- Accelerate Conference 2026
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- Dallas USA
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