Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)
For three days this fall, Las Vegas is where aftermarket challenges meet solutions. AAPEX 2025 is back in town, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. Reconnect with a global community of auto parts & technology suppliers, distributors, and retailers.
Nov 4 – Nov 6, 2025| Las Vegas, NV
For three days this fall, Las Vegas is where aftermarket challenges meet solutions. AAPEX 2025 is back in town, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. Reconnect with a global community of auto parts & technology suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Advance your expertise through hands-on training. And take in live demos and product exhibits to stay up to date with the constantly changing technology in today’s vehicles. AAPEX isn’t some flashy Las Vegas car show. It’s where the aftermarket industry rolls up its sleeves to take on challenges, build relationships, and keep businesses running at full speed.
Where the Industry Unites
Why do attendees come back year after year?
Access Hands-On Training
ADAS, diagnostics, power steering systems—technology is rapidly changing, and the experts are here to shine a light on what’s new in the expanded Joe’s Garage, featuring live demos on running vehicles in 10 service bays, a setup you won’t find anywhere else!
engage one-on-one
Making the best decisions requires talking through your goals and getting questions answered—and this is the place to meet face-to-face with exhibitors to talk products and make deals
Get a Powerful Preview
To find the perfect product mix for your business, it’s critical to shop and compare—and it’s easy to do that in specialized areas within a marketplace that covers every major category
Get Real Lessons in Leadership
Employee recruitment and retention, service advisor communication, industry trends, preparation for the unknown—they are among the topics you need to know about to keep things running smoothly for your customers and your business
Meet Your Match
Maximize your time away from work by meeting the who’s who of the aftermarket, connect with contacts with similar interests and reunite with current partners—build your profile to get connected
Put New Trends in Rotation
Technology takes different forms in the industry, from the innovation powering vehicles to a heavier focus on e-commerce—get a close-up look at what’s now and what’s next in product showcases and trend-focused areas
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
You can download your favorite photos and share memories from AAPEX 2023 in social
New in 2025
Expansion into Caesars Forum
See even more products and exhibitors as AAPEX expands the show floor into the Caesars Forum Conference Center, just 117 steps from the Venetian Expo!
ATRA Powertrain Expo
Experience groundbreaking innovation and technology as we host the world’s largest gathering of transmission repair specialists for the first time ever.
ADAS and Sustainability Stages
Hear firsthand what companies are doing in both the ADAS and Sustainability spaces with brief presentations on these two new stages.
Engine Rebuild Race
Watch some of the automotive aftermarket industry’s brightest young minds disassemble and reassemble Holden V6 engines using hand tools — and try to beat the clock! For the first time ever, eight teams of students from technical schools around the country will work to complete the challenge in record time, delivering non-stop thrills along the way.
Expanded Training
AAPEX 2024 will offer nearly 60 training sessions, including Tesla demos, in-bay training in Joe’s Garage and programming from ATRA and WorldPac.
Free Lunch for Buyers
Who says there isn’t such thing as a free lunch? AAPEX buyers are invited to pick up complimentary boxed lunches all three days of the show.
Water Refill Stations
Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the show by filling up at our new water refill stations, placed throughout Caesars Forum and Level 2 of the Venetian Expo.
Podcast Row
See all your favorite industry podcasts being broadcast directly from the show floor!
Auto Care At AAPEX
AWDA Opening General Session and Manufacturers’ Reception
The AWDA Conference invites all participants to the AWDA Opening General Session, highlighting the year’s accomplishments and provide a look to the future. An awards ceremony recognizes the contributions of key industry executives, followed immediately by the opportunity to network with some of the industry’s most influential members at the Manufacturers Reception.
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AAPEX Reception
Celebrates the official kickoff of AAPEX at the AAPEX Reception, a standing-room-only networking event, with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
International Matchmaking Program
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, offers U.S. exhibitors and international buyers a unique opportunity to connect during AAPEX through the International Matchmaking Program. U.S. exhibitors interested in entering
or increasing their presence in international markets, or international buyers interested in connecting with U.S. exhibitors, are welcome to participate.
Keynote Breakfast
You won't want to miss the AAPEX 2025 Keynote Breakfast on Tuesday, November 4. More details on the program coming soon!
Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program
The Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program is a distinguished event in the import segment of the aftermarket industry. Attendees will receive an industry update and celebrate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the industry.
Learn MoreImport Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception
The Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception brings together influential leaders in the import vehicle industry to foster meaningful connections and explore opportunities. This exclusive event is for Import Vehicle Community members, sponsors and their guests.
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Import Product and Marketing Awards Presentation
The Import Vehicle Community hosts the Import Product and Marketing Awards Presentation to recognize innovative products and marketing programs in the import aftermarket. The awards presentation is open to all and free to attend.
Learn MoreYANG Reception
The YANG Reception at AAPEX provides young professionals with opportunities to learn and network with their peers. This reception is free to attend for AAPEX attendees under-40 and YANG mentors, but pre-registration is required.
Register NowWomen in Auto Care Networking Breakfast
Women in Auto Care's annual networking breakfast gives AAPEX attendees a chance to connect with the community over a cup of coffee, outside of the busy show hours.
Learn MoreWomen in Auto Care Awards
Celebrating success throughout the industry, the Women in Auto Care awards honors the winners of both the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards. The awards are open to all and free to attend.
Learn MoreWomen in Auto Care Reception
The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to its mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry. The annual AAPEX reception is a chance to connect with the community outside of the busy show hours.
The Women in Auto Care Reception is open to all AAPEX attendees (regardless of gender) and is free to attend.
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AAPEX-TV 360 videos
AAPEX-TV 360 keeps you in the know with the latest news and industry trends, checkout highlights from 2024 and get ready for the year ahead.
Innovation Fair
Held during the two networking receptions of the PBES Conference, the Innovation Fair showcases products, services and solutions for distributors’ needs.
Distributor Features of the Innovation Fair:
- Direct and convenient access to many of the industry’s top associated product manufacturers
- See innovative products and services focused on giving you a competitive advantage
- Get to know the manufacturers you support and vice-versa
- Free with your registration to the PBES Conference
Vendor Features of the Innovation Fair:
- Captive audience of distributor decision-makers and sales reps
- Held in conjunction with the highly attended networking receptions
- Innovation Fair table costs (does not include attendee registration)
- Members $250
- Non-Members $500
- Price includes one 6’ table and two chairs. AV needs are at an additional cost.
