Category Management Summit
New Auto Care Association event dedicated for the promotion of and education towards the evolution of the category management within the automotive aftermarket industry.
June 15–June 16, 2026| Herndon, VA
More details coming soon!
Event Details
Join the Auto Care Association for its first ever summit offering learning and collaboration opportunities specifically for the category management industry for the automotive aftermarket.
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.
General Agenda
Detailed agenda coming soon.
Monday, June 15
3pm – 5pm Learning Session & Networking
Tuesday, June 16
8am – 3pm Learning & Collaboration Sessions
Hyatt Regency Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
Auto Care discounted rate: $199/night* *Discounted rate available until May 22, 2026 and is subject to availability.
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Area Airports (distance to Hyatt Regency Dulles)
- Dulles International Airport - IAD (4 miles)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National - DCA (27 miles)
- Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport - BWI (56 miles)
Shuttle from IAD
Hyatt Regency Dulles offers a complimentary airport shuttle on a set schedule from Washington Dulles International (IAD) Airport and is a short distance to metro train with convenient access to downtown Washington, D.C.
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
Behzad Rassuli, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development for the Auto Care Association
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.
