Category Management Summit
2026 Recap | Inaugural Summit
Thank you for attending the Auto Care Association’s first ever summit offering learning and collaboration opportunities specifically for the category management industry for the automotive aftermarket.
Our goal
At this inaugural event, the goal is to educate and give professionals the resources and tools they need to be proactive and anticipate the business landscape, building a smarter and more resilient future for the entire automotive aftermarket industry.
Category Management Summit
The Auto Care Association is excited to bring together premier thought leaders across the aftermarket to elevate the importance of data and category management and share best practices from in and outside of the industry in this new cross-functional summit.
If you play a role in deciding which products are sold, how they’re priced, or how they perform, this summit is for you.
The Auto Care Association’s Category Management Summit is built for:
- Category Managers
- Retail Buyers
- Warehouse Distributors
- Manufacturers
- Sales Leaders
- E-commerce Professionals
- Analysts who influence assortment and profitability
Whether you’re optimizing inventory, growing market share, or navigating an increasingly data-driven, omnichannel aftermarket, you’ll walk away with practical insights and strategies to make smarter, more profitable decisions.
Dont miss your opportunity to participate!
Applications to join the Category Management Comittee wil re-open September 2026.
See Committee MembersCategory Management Committee
The Auto Care Category Management Committee works to develop category hierarchies, best practices, education and implementation plans for Category Management in an effort to improve business operations and customer satisfaction.
2026 Featured Speakers
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Category Managment Summit Speaker Companies
You’ll hear insights from leading companies shaping the future of the industry, with additional speakers and organizations being added as the summit lineup continues to grow. Confirmed companies presenting include:
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