Auto Care Connect
Auto Care Connect is where leaders and diverse segments of the auto care world come together to ignite innovation, foster collaboration and accelerate the industry's growth.
Auto Care's Largest Learning Experience
Auto Care Connect is a three and a half day program that offers learning sessions, a business trade show, executive keynote presentations and association steering meetings to shape the industry's landscape.
Networking
All Attendees and Select Community-Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Industry Leadership
Leadership Advisory Committee and Community Meetings
Learning Sessions
Session Schedule Developing
2025 Connect Partner Sponsors
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Attendee Registration
| Auto Care Members | Non-Auto Care Members | Auto Care Volunteer Leaders** | |
| Early Bird Full Connect (Before 2/28/25) | $695 | $1,195 | $595 |
| Early Bird with ACPN Experience* (Before 2/28/25) | $845 | $1,345 | $745 |
| Regular Full Connect (starting 3/1/25) | $845 | $1,345 | $745 |
| Regular with ACPN Experience* (starting 3/1/25) | $995 | $1,495 | $895 |
| Volunteer Leader Limited Engagement** (Access to events beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025) | N/A | N/A | Complimentary |
Register for Connect
*ACPN Experience includes access to all elements of Connect plus ACPN Community-only networking gatherings to include the Monday and Tuesday Hospitality Nights and Wednesday ACPN Chair Dinner.
**Auto Care Volunteer Leaders are appointed industry professionals who have applied and been accepted to volunteer positions on Auto Care's advisory committees and communities.
Registration to to the full Connect event includes access to all sessions, meetings, networking events and the trade show unless event specifically notes otherwise. Attendees may attend any learning session and "Programmed by" only denotes the communities and volunteers that influenced or organized the session.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations notices to ashlie.vesper@autocare.org received:
- By Friday, April 4, 2025 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.
- By Friday, April 18, 2025 will receive a 50% refund.
- Beginning Saturday, April 19, 2025 and after do not receive a refund.
- Substitutions are accepted at any time and at no cost.
Exhibitor Registration
The space assignment deadline has passed however, limited space is still available. Please reach out to jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to inquire about a booth at the Auto Care Connect 2025 Trade Show.
This registration is for companies exhibiting at the Tuesday, May 13 trade show. All companies that provide software solutions or content related services to the aftermarket are required to exhibit in the trade show in order to attend the conference.
| Auto Care Member | Non-Auto Care Member |
| $2,695 | $5,350 |
Includes:
- One (1) Attendee Full Connect Registration
- One (1) 8x10 booth
- Event App Listing
- All audience lunch at trade show from 12:30p.m.–1:30p.m.
- All audience happy hour from 4:30p.m.–5:30p.m. at trade show
Trade show is Tuesday, May 13 from 12:30p.m.–5:30p.m. Exhibitor Setup is Tuesday, May 13 from 9a.m.–12p.m.
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Auto Care Connect Hotel Rates
The deadline for Auto Care discounted rates has now passed.
Reservations may be made directly with the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.
SHERATON PHOENIX
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12:00 PM – 6:00 PMConnect Monday Registration
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PMAdvance Auto Parts Supplier Meeting Programmed by ACPN (Registration Required)
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PMAn Introduction to ACES® and PIES™
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PMMonday Learning Sessions Programmed by YANG
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3:15 PM – 4:45 PMAutoZone Supplier Meeting Programmed by ACPN (Registration Required)
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMFirst Time Attendee Orientation Programmed by ACPN
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PMConnect Welcome Reception
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMYANG Community Exclusive Dinner
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMACPN Community Exclusive Hospitality Suite
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMConnect Tuesday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Tuesday Registration
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8:00 AM – 11:00 AMTuesday Learning Sessions Programmed by ACPN
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8:00 AM – 11:00 AMTuesday Morning Learning Sessions Programmed by PBES & Auto Care
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8:00 AM – 11:00 AMTuesday Morning Learning Sessions Programmed by YANG
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11:15 AM – 12:30 PMTuesday Connect Keynote for All Connect Attendees
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PMConnect Trade Show Networking Lunch
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12:30 PM – 5:30 PMConnect Trade Show
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1:30 PM – 4:30 PMAuto Care Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PMTuesday Afternoon Learning Sessions Programmed by PBES & Auto Care
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PMTuesday Afternoon Learning Sessions Programmed by YANG
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PMConnect Trade Show Happy Hour
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PMConnect: Women in Auto Care Community Meet Up
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMACPN Community Exclusive Hospitality Suite
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMConnect Wednesday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 5:00 PMConnect Wednesday Registration
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AMWednesday Morning Connect Keynote for All Connect Attendees
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10:00 AM – 11:45 AMWednesday Morning Learning Sessions Programmed by Auto Care
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10:00 AM – 11:45 AMWednesday Morning Technical Breakouts Programmed by ACPN
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11:45 AM – 1:15 PMConnect Wednesday Networking Lunch
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM2025 Auto Care Advisory Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs Update Session (Invitation Only)
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PMWednesday Afternoon Learning Sessions Programmed by Auto Care
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1:30 PM – 3:30 PMWednesday Afternoon Technical Breakouts, Learning Session and ACP Graduation Programmed by ACPN
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PMInteractive Vehicle Forums
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3:45 PM – 5:15 PMWednesday Afternoon Connect Keynote for All Connect Attendees
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWednesday Connect Reception
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PMACPN Community Exclusive Chair Dinner
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMConnect Thursday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 2:00 PMConnect Thursday Registration
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AMACPN Community - Awards & Recognitions
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMThursday Morning Auto Care Committee & Community Meetings
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9:00 AM – 11:30 AMACPN Community - State of the Standards Hosted by the Technology Standards Committee
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PMAuto Care Technology Service Provider Summit (Invitation Only)
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11:45 AM – 1:30 PMConnect Thursday Networking Luncheon
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday Afternoon Auto Care Committee & Community Meetings
These [YANG] sessions were my favorite part of the week they were very high energy, audience engaged and compelling sessions.
Connect 2024 Attendee
Absolutely amazing event. Productive from beginning to end, and even extended my stay and was able to spend time with other people who stayed Wednesday night.
Connect 2024 Attendee
More great content than one is able to attend.
Connect 2024 Attendee
Why Attend
Why Attend
The Auto Care Industry's Largest Learning Experience
Join the leaders of the industry for education, networking, business solutions and industry-shaping opportunities that will elevate you, your organization and the industry.
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of attendees' titles were VPs or above
97 %
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Explore the Trade Show: Products and services for the automotive aftermarket industry, including the largest gathering of automotive aftermarket content professionals.
Contact Jessica Finnerty for all trade show inquiries at jessica.finnerty@autocare.org.
Attend Networking Breakfasts, Luncheons, Industry Receptions and Happy Hours: Broaden your circle in industry-wide connections as well as community-only specific gatherings to foster relationships with your people.
Join Leadership Days Committee and Community Meetings: Connect with Auto Care’s high-level volunteer leaders and engaged industry influencers in meetings that shape the future and direction of the association.
Testimonials from 2024
One of our best in-person events. Cannot recommend enough.
Connect 2024 Attendee
Knocked it out of the park. If you didnt enjoy [the Lt Col Dan Rooney keynote presentation] something is wrong with you!
Connect 2024 Attendee
For my first event it set the bar high and I am excited for the next!
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2025 Connect Exhibitors
Don't miss out on showcasing your products and services at Auto Care's largest spring event. Join this growing list of companies below and don't miss out on showcasing!
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2025 Connect Sponsors
Thank you to this year's sponsors for their support of Auto Care Connect. Join our generous sponsors and showcase your business and brand in front of Auto Care's largest learning audience.
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