Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)
Join Us at AAPEX 2021
Tuesday, November 2 – Thursday, November 4, 2021
Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center, Las Vegas
After 2 long years, AAPEX 2021 will mark a much-anticipated return for the auto care industry’s premier event. We truly can’t wait to get back together in person – make sure that you take note of these spaces and events in order to ensure that you get the most out of your AAPEX experience!
aapex 2021
Your time at AAPEX serves as your own professional tune-up, providing insights on the latest products and changing demands to keep vehicles moving safely—efficiently and effectively. Take these three days to invest in your future and stay competitive. Join us at the industry’s premier event.
VISIT AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION IN THESE LOCATIONS
Auto Care Association Member Center
Hours:Monday, Nov. 1, 9am – 4pm
Tuesday, Nov. 2 – Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30am – 5pm
Location:Sands Expo Meeting Rooms 201 – 203
The Auto Care Association Member Center offers members a place off of the show floor to rest, enjoy light snacks, check email or host meetings. To reserve a meeting room, please contact Todd Finnerty or fill out a registration form on the Auto Care website.
Import Vehicle Community Lounge
Location:The Venetian Hotel, Venetian Ballroom/Level Two
Booth:
A37001
The Import Vehicle Community Lounge provides light refreshments and complimentary meeting room space for members.
Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Booth
Location:Sands Expo, Level Two
Booth:
A3667
Located within the AWDA Pavilion, the AWDA Booth offers members complimentary meeting rooms and networking.
Import Product and Marketing Awards Showcase
Location:The Venetian Hotel, Venetian Ballroom/Level Two
Booth:
A37009
The Import Product and Marketing Awards recognizes innovative products & marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket. The awards program is sponsored by the Import Vehicle Community & is open to all AAPEX exhibitors.
Data Innovation Center
Location:Sands Expo, Level Two
Booth:
UP2
Find out more about Auto Care Association’s technology solutions to help drive your business forward.
Right to Repair Bay
Location:Sands Expo, Joes’ Garage, Level One
Bay:
R8520
Visit the Right to Repair bay in Joe’s Garage to see live demonstrations of the industry’s technical solution for safe, secure, standardized and direct access to vehicle data, authorized by the vehicle owner.
Emerging Vehicle Technologies Booth
Location:The Venetian Hotel, Venetian Ballroom
Booth:
A30001
Vehicle and transportation technology are evolving in leaps and bounds and it is imperative that the vehicle aftermarket is informed of the challenges they will face in the future. Visit the Emerging Vehicle Technologies Booth to get up to speed on vehicle communications, high performance computing, software defined vehicles, ADAS and other sensor & control systems.
CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES AT THESE EVENTS
AWDA Opening General Session and Manufacturers’ Reception
Sunday, October 31, 6pm – 8:15pm
(AWDA Conference Participants Only)
AWDA Conference participants are invited to the AWDA Opening General Session, which will highlight the year’s accomplishments and provide a look to the future. An awards ceremony will recognize 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.
Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5pm – 6:30pm
(Ticketed Event)
The Import Vehicle Community hosts a variety of events at AAPEX including the Fabulous Networking Reception which brings together many of the key players in the import/ export segment of the industry.
AAPEX Reception
Monday, Nov. 1, 6pm – 7:30pm
Celebrate the official kick off of Industry Week at the AAPEX Reception - a standing-room-only networking event for association members and guests, with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
YANG Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5pm – 7pm
(Under-40 Only)
The YANG reception at AAPEX continues to provide young professionals with opportunities to learn and network with their peers. This reception is free to attend for all AAPEX attendees under 40. Sponsored by The Pronto Network.
Keynote Breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 2 6:30am – 8:45am
AAPEX 2021 will officially kickoff – bright and early – with Tuesday’s Keynote session. The auto care industry is coming home to Vegas to reconvene, cover hot topics and dialogue on what the future holds for our industry. CEOs of well-known retailer and warehouse distributor buyer companies will take the stage to participate in a Buyers’ Panel roundtable discussion, moderated by Karyn Schoenbart, CEO of The NPD Group and featuring the following panelists:
- Corey Bartlett, President & CEO Automotive Parts Headquarters
- Sue Godschalk, President, Federated Auto Parts
- Tom Greco, President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts
- Kevin Herron, President & COO Genuine Parts Co., US Automotive Products Group
- Gregory D. Johnson, CEO, Co-President, O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of AutoZone
Prior to the panel, the program will begin with a celebratory “Welcome Home” address from industry association presidents Bill Hanvey and Paul McCarthy. They’ll focus on a State of the Industry, advocacy issues – and ways to support efforts – as well as the resilience of the aftermarket in the last year plus.
The AAPEX 2021 keynote is a ticketed event with limited seating. To reserve a table, contact Chris Kalousek at chris.kalousek@aapexshow.com.
Women in Auto Care Awards and Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 4pm – 5pm (Awards) | 5pm – 6pm
New time and place – same great community! Celebrating success throughout the industry, the Women in Auto Care awards will honor the winners of both the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards, followed immediately by the reception. Both events are open to all and free to attend.
For more information:
- Full AAPEX schedule: www.aapexshow.com
- AAPEX Health and Safety protocols: https://www.aapexshow.com/onsite-health-and-safety/
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.
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