Leadership Days
Auto Care Association's Leadership Days is a three-day event for the association's top volunteers and engaged members to discuss industry issues and drive key initiatives.
Sept. 16 – Sept. 18, 2026| Louisville, KY
Registration is Now Open!
Registration Details
Join Us at 2026 Auto Care Fall Leadership Days
Wednesday, September 16th – Friday, September 18th, 2026We welcome all current Auto Care official committee and community volunteers and association members to join us over this three-day event in Louisville, KY to participate and engage with your colleagues and peers.
With more than 20 meetings planned among communities, standing committees, the board of directors, and others, your attendance is greatly appreciated. Our industry and association continue to expand and evolve, which is why your guidance and support as
an industry leader is crucial to keep both thriving.
Vehicle Forums at Fall Leadership Days
Thursday, September 17th
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Collaboration is central to aftermarket industry advancements, and since Auto Care Association is the only Association that represents the entirety of the aftermarket supply chain, only an event like Fall Leadership Days can put so many key players from throughout the industry in one room to identify and solve challenges and explore opportunities. The Auto Care Forums at Leadership Days have become a staple for bringing industry professionals from suppliers, distributors and retailers, technicians and shop owners, and every other industry professional into a room to discuss topics unique to their specific area. If you have participated before, you know how valuable these are, and if you have not participated, you won't want to miss this opportunity again.The 4 Topics
- Under Vehicle
- Under Hood
- Emerging Technology
- Paint, Body, Trim
Interested in attending one of the forums? Be sure to note which one in your registration!
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schedule
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7:00 AM – 6:00 PMRegistration
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMAutomotive Communications Council (ACC) Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMVehicle Service Experts Community Meeting (Open 8 am – 9 am; Closed 10 am – 12 pm)
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1:00 PM – 3:00 PMTechnology Standards Committee (Closed)
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMAWDA Board of Governors Meeting (Closed)
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMPBES Community Meeting
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMTool & Equipment Community Meeting
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PMYANG Leadership Council Meeting
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PMAuto Care Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWelcome Reception
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMThursday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 6:00 PMRegistration
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMAWDA Board of Governors Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMCategory Management Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMEmerging Technology Committee (Open 8 am – 10 am; Closed 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMFilter Manufacturers Community Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMImport Vehicle Community Meeting (Open 8am – 12 pm, Closed 12 pm – 12:30 pm)
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMManufacturers’ Reps Council Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMTechnology Standards Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PMWomen in Auto Care Community Meeting
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AMCoffee Break
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12:30 PM – 2:15 PMLuncheon
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PMCoffee Break
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PMVehicle Forum: Emerging Technology
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PMVehicle Forum: Paint Body Trim
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PMVehicle Forum: Under Hood
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PMVehicle Forum: Under Vehicle
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PMReception with ACPAC VIP Bar
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMFriday Breakfast
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7:00 AM – 10:30 AMRegistration
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMEducation Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMEvents Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMGovernment Affairs Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMInternational Trade Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMMarket Intelligence Committee Meeting
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMMarketing & Communications Committee
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSustainability Committee Meeting (Open 8 am - 10 am; Closed 10:30 am - 12 pm)
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AMCoffee Break
Hotel information
Omni Louisville Hotel
400 S 2nd St,
Louisville, KY 40202
(443) 573-8700
CONFERENCE Hotel Room
$249++ per night
*Please note, rooms are limited and subject to availability as the room block will close August 14th. Please book your room as soon as possible.
Registration information
FALL Leadership Days
ATTENDEE registration
| Auto Care Volunteer Leader | Complimentary Registration |
| Auto Care Member | Non-Volunteer Leader | $350 |
| Non-Auto Care Member | Non-Volunteer Leader | $450 |
| Social Guest: Non-industry attendees for post-5pm events only | $300 |
Register Now*Please select the meetings you plan to attend during the registration process. If a meeting is marked as "closed", attendance is limited to committee/community volunteer leaders only of that specific committee or community.
**The Association does not provide reimbursement of any travel, lodging or incidental expenses related to participation in any association leadership events as a volunteer.
Interested in bECOMING COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Leader?
Leadership Days meetings are intended for the official volunteer leaders for each community/committee.Non-volunteer leaders may attend as guests (to noted open meetings) and we always look forward to welcoming new volunteer leaders for the future.
Auto Care Association communities help you connect with like-minded professionals and collaborate to help advance every corner of the auto care industry. Advisory committees are comprised of volunteer leaders who provide input and guidance to the board and staff, and act as an industry sounding board.
Applications to join our advisory committees open in October for 3-year terms starting in January. Committee assignments are made by the chairman of the board, with input from the association’s staff and leadership.
To participate as a community member, choose and join a community here and the Auto Care Association liaison to that community can share more information.
for questions
Please contact Tomell Harbison, Manager, Meetings and Events, for Fall Leadership Days information.
