BSA 2026 Fall Meeting

Category	BSA Distributor Members	BSA Participating Manufacturers
BSA Fall Meeting AND Digital Supply Chain Forum Attendee: Includes BSA Committee and Task Force Meetings, Monday Lunch, Monday Evening Dinner, and Tuesday Tour of CoLinx	$695	$795
BSA Fall Meeting Attendee Only: Includes BSA Committee and Task Force Meetings, Monday Lunch, and Monday Evening Dinner	$445	$545
BSA Digital Supply Chain Forum Attendee Only: Includes Monday Evening Dinner and Tuesday Tour of CoLinx	$350	$450
BSA Fall Meeting Spouse/Companion Attendee: Includes Monday Lunch and Monday Evening Dinner	$175	$175
2nd Company Registrant DISCOUNT for Forum Attendees: If you are the second attendee from your company to register for the Digital Supply Chain Forum, use Promo Code 2OR4DSCF to receive $50 off your registration.	$50 DISCOUNT	$50 DISCOUNT
3rd Company Registrant DISCOUNT for Forum Attendees: If you are the third attendee from your company to register for the Digital Supply Chain Forum, use Promo Code 3RDFREEDSCF to receive complimentary forum registration.	FREE FORUM REGISTRATION	FREE FORUM REGISTRATION
4th Company Registrant DISCOUNT for Forum Attendees: If you are the fourth (or more) attendee from your company to register for the Digital Supply Chain Forum, use Promo Code 2OR4DSCF to receive $50 off your registration.	$50 DISCOUNT	$50 DISCOUNT

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by August 12, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after August 12, 2026. Cancellations must be in writing and sent to kelseyp@cmservices.com.

Payment

Payment can be made online by credit card. The following credit cards are accepted by BSA: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. Payments by check can be mailed to BSA, 800 Roosevelt Road, C-312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

Photography & Video Recording Consent

Photography and video recording may be used throughout BSA's Fall Meeting and at related activities. Registration and attendance at and/or participation in the BSA Fall Meeting or other activities constitutes an agreement and consent by each registrant or participant for BSA and/or its licensees to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the image, likeness and voice of each registrant or participant (or family members) in photographs, videotapes, printed material, electronic reproductions and audio recording that are taken or recorded at such event or related activities.

If you have any questions, please contact BSA at kelseyp@cmservices.com or 630-858-3838.

All times listed are Eastern US unless otherwise indicated.

Task Force meetings are color-coded to their corresponding Committee.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Time	Event	Location
2:00pm – 3:00pm	CBS/Publication Review Combined Task Force	Salon A
3:00pm – 5:00pm	Past Presidents Council (BSA Past Presidents Only)	Salon B
3:00pm – 4:00pm	HR Subcommittee	Salon A
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Women in Industry Task Force	Salon A
7:00pm	Women in Industry Dinner	The Kennedy 430 S Gay St Knoxville, TN 37902

Monday, September 21, 2026

7:15am – 4:00pm	Registration	Salon C Foyer (Mezzanine Foyer)
7:30am – 8:20am	Committee Leadership Coordination	Salon A
8:30am – 9:30am	Sustainability Task Force	Salon D
8:30am – 9:30am	Excellence Awards Task Force	Salon B
8:30am – 9:30am	Bearing Curriculum Advisory Group	Salon A
9:45am – 10:45am	PAR Task Force	Salon D
9:45am – 10:45am	Sensor Technology Task Force	Salon B
9:45am – 10:45am	Member Engagement and Programs Committee	Salon A
11:00am – 12:00pm	PIE Task Force	Salon D
11:00am – 12:00pm	Marketing/Social Media Task Force	Salon B
11:00am – 12:00pm	Certification and Education Committee	Salon A
12:00pm – 1:30pm	BSA Luncheon and Presentation AI in Bearing Distribution: What Works, What Fails, What to Do Monday - Marina Alex, Co-Founder, AIMM Alliance	Salon C
1:45pm – 2:45pm	Distributor/Manufacturer Relations Committee	Salon D
2:45pm – 3:45pm	Supply Chain Strategy & Technology Committee	Salon B
3:45pm – 5:45pm	BSA Board of Directors (Board and Committee Chairmen Only)	Salon A
6:15pm – 7:00pm	BSA Fall Meeting & Digital Supply Chain Forum Reception	Salon C Foyer (Mezzanine Foyer)
7:00pm – 8:30pm	BSA Fall Meeting & Digital Supply Chain Forum Dinner	Salon C

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (if you registered for the DSCF)

7:45am ET	Please meet in the hotel lobby at 7:45am ET for an 8:00am ET bus departure to the Colinx Facility. If driving yourself, meet at Colinx at 9:15am Eastern / 8:15am Central. Please note that Knoxville is in Eastern time zone, and Crossville is in Central time zone. Breakfast & Lunch will be provided by Colinx.	Hotel Lobby
8:15am CT - 12:30pm CT	Tour of CoLinx Facility: - Arrive at the CoLinx Facility around 8:15am CT - Chic-fil-A Breakfast provided by CoLinx - Welcome and Overview of CoLinx - Separate into groups, begin tour - Q&A - Lunch and Learn - AI Trends, Advances, Concerns, and Utilization within CoLinx - Bus departs at 12:30pm CT	CoLinx 1536 Genesis Rd Crossville, TN
12:30 pm CT – 2:30/3:00 pm ET	Bus departs CoLinx at 12:30pm CT and arrives at the McGhee Tyson Airport between 2:30-3:00pm ET.	Arrive at: McGhee Tyson Airport 2055 Alcoa Highway Alcoa, TN 37701
3:15pm ET – 3:45pm ET	Bus departs McGhee Tyson Airport around 3:15pm ET and arrives at the Hilton Knoxville hotel at approximately 3:45pm ET.	Arrive at: Hilton Knoxville 501 W Church Ave Knoxville, TN 37902

Schedule is subject to change.

AI in Bearing Distribution: What Works, What Fails, What to Do Monday

Marina Alex - Co-Founder AIMM Alliance

September 21, 2026

Everyone wants to talk about AI. Most of that conversation is about tools. This session is about your week: the same part quoted four times, the expedite request that passes through four people, the web inquiry nobody routes. Nearly 90 percent of distribution leaders say they are pursuing AI. Far fewer have seen it reach the P&L. Marina Alex has spent 14 years across 35 industries and 20 countries helping businesses through digital transformation, and her team now trains companies on AI and implements it inside their operations. She shares real examples of AI implementation, why most AI initiatives fail, what works and what does not in our industry, and you leave this practical session with a clear action plan for the next 30 days.

Presentation of the 2026 BSA Excellence Award Winners

September 21, 2026

The 2026 BSA Excellence Award Winners will be presented on Monday evening, September 21 at the BSA Fall Meeting and DSCF Dinner.

The Bearing Manufacturer Excellence of Innovation in Product Design Award recognizes companies for innovation and excellence in product design or technology. The submission must be related to bearings, but may be an auxiliary item such as a mounting tool, monitoring device, etc. The BSA 2026 CBS Excellence Award recognizes BSA Distributor Companies in two categories. Awards are presented to the company with the highest percentage of its inside and outside sales force having attained Certified Bearing Specialist status and the company with the greatest percentage increase of its inside and outside sales force having attained Certified Bearing Specialist status.

Room Rates and Cancellation Policy

Guest rooms at the Hilton Knoxville Hotel are available at the BSA event discount of $249.00 (plus tax). If you need to cancel your hotel room, please cancel your reservation at least 72 hours prior to your arrival or you will be charged one night's room and tax.

Reservations received after August 13, 2026, will be confirmed on a space-available basis and the special BSA Fall Meeting rate cannot be guaranteed after August 13, 2026.

Visit the FAQ section below for more details on parking, transportation & local activities.

FAQ

In Knoxville, during September, average daily high temperatures are in the mid-80s°F and average lows dip into the low 60s°F.

Meeting rooms may be cold, so bring a sweater or jacket.

Airport Transportation
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is approximately 17 minutes from the Hilton Knoxville hotel. There is no shuttle service to and from the airport so please plan on preparing your own transportation. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available at the airport.

Parking
Hotel parking is currently priced at $35.00/day for self-parking and $38.00/day for valet and is subject to applicable taxes. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Nearby Things to Do
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When should I arrive at the Hilton Knoxville?

The BSA Past Presidents Council (BSA Past Presidents Only), CBS/Publication Review Task Force, HR Subcommittee, and Women in Industry Task Force meetings will be held Sunday, September 20. The remainder of BSA Committee and Task Force Meetings will be held on Monday, September 21, along with the BSA Board meeting. Please review the schedule above for meeting times and to decide if you would like to arrive Saturday or Sunday. All attendees should plan on attending the Monday lunch and dinner events.

2026 Fall Meeting

2026 Registration Fees

Schedule

Program

AI in Bearing Distribution: What Works, What Fails, What to Do Monday

Presentation of the 2026 BSA Excellence Award Winners

Accommodations

About the Hilton Knoxville

Hotel Reservations

Room Rates and Cancellation Policy

FAQ