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AWDA Annual Business Conference

 The 79th AWDA Conference is November 1st - 2nd 2026

Event Details 2025 Event Recap

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AWDA Annual Business Conference

The AWDA Conference is a multi-day event of pre-scheduled one-on-one business meetings centered around maintaining existing relationships between the premier vendors and distributors of the industry.

Registration Eligibility

The AWDA Conference is available only to Auto Care Association member companies or shareholder distributor companies of an Auto Care member program group. 

Become a Member

 

 Please note, additional eligibility requirements will apply to supplier companies:
  • Must be current Auto Care members and sell direct to at least 7 distributor members or be approved by at least one major program group.
  • AWDA vendor companies must reserve at least one (1) 10'x10' exhibit booth at AAPEX.

 


The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) was founded in 1947 and is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories and other supplies for the motor vehicle aftermarket.

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2025 Conference Recap



Auto Care’s largest business community gathered in Las Vegas for the 78th Annual AWDA Business Conference.

Thank you to our 2025 title sponsor

Dayco Aftermarket

For Questions:


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION


Ashlie Vesper
Ashlie Vesper
Coordinator, Meetings and Events

ashlie.vesper@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1026


ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND HOTEL

Leah Jones
Leah Jones
CMP, CAE, Senior Director, Meetings and Events

leah.jones@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1061


GENERAL INQUIRIES


JessicaFinnerty
Jessica Finnerty
CEM, Director,
Trade Shows

Jessica.Finnerty@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1051