The keynote speakers Worldpac has tapped for STX 2026

Worldpac is bringing two Hall of Fame athletes to the stage at its upcoming Supplier & Training Expo, pairing high‑profile leadership voices with a training agenda focused on the industry’s most pressing technical and business trends.

The distributor announced that professional football legend Terry Bradshaw and triathlete Siri Lindley will serve as keynote speakers at the biannual STX conference, scheduled for August 19‑23 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

The keynote program complements an education‑heavy conference agenda built around technician upskilling and shop leadership. STX 2026 will feature more than 300 training courses delivered by experts from original equipment manufacturers and the Worldpac Training Institute. Sessions will focus on electric and manufacturer‑specific vehicles, advancing automotive technologies and business management skills. The expo will also include exhibits from more than 250 international parts manufacturers.

Bradshaw, a four‑time Super Bowl champion quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer, will headline the opening session on Aug. 20 at 6:45 p.m. Now a longtime broadcast analyst, Bradshaw will focus on leadership, resilience and performance.

Siri Lindley, a two‑time world champion triathlete and Hall of Famer, will keynote the STX Accelerate Women’s Lunch on Aug. 22 at 12:30 p.m. Lindley draws on her experience as a world‑class athlete, Olympic‑level coach and cancer survivor to deliver messages on perseverance, confidence and unlocking potential in high‑pressure environments.

Worldpac said the keynote lineup reinforces the broader theme of STX 2026: Preparing technicians, shop owners and managers to lead through change. As vehicles become more complex and competition intensifies, the company has emphasized the need for both advanced technical training and stronger leadership and business skills.