The Friction Materials Standards Institute and SAE International are expanding their collaboration across two major brake industry events in 2026. FMSI will increase its presence at the SAE Brake Colloquium, while SAE has signed on as a Gold sponsor for FMSI’s Brake Weekend. The cross-sponsorship signals closer ties between the two organizations.
Highlights
- SAE is an official Gold sponsor of FMSI’s 2026 Brake Weekend, scheduled for May 29–31 in Naples, Florida.
- The 44th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition takes place September 20–23 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
- Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey will keynote FMSI Brake Weekend and moderate a Q&A panel featuring veteran brake industry executives.
- FMSI will expand its footprint at the SAE Brake Colloquium with a supplier exhibit booth, golf outing participation, and networking events.
FMSI Brake Weekend 2026
FMSI’s Brake Weekend runs May 29–31 in Naples, Florida. The event is known for its networking focus and industry-specific programming.
Bill Hanvey, President and CEO of the Auto Care Association, will deliver the keynote address. He will also moderate a Q&A panel and tribute featuring longtime brake industry leaders. Panelists include Roy Link of Link Engineering, Dino Crescentini of Dynamic Friction Company, and Dan Sandberg, retired from Brembo, among others.
FMSI President Frank Oliveto said the organization values the partnership with SAE. Registration and event details are available at FMSI.org.
SAE Brake Colloquium 2026
The 44th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition is set for September 20–23 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. FMSI plans to increase its involvement at the event after attending in recent years.
Attendees can connect with the FMSI team at their supplier exhibit booth, during technical sessions, the golf outing, and networking events. Full details are available at SAE.org/events/brake.
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