May 11 – May 14, 2026
 HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA Downtown, GEORGIA
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Join the YANG Community at 2026 Auto Care Connect for the association’s largest educational event.

Engage with the entire industry in high level keynote sessions, networking opportunities, and discovering business solutions at the tradeshow or deepen your community knowledge and relationships in the learning sessions and the YANG exclusive Monday dinner programmed exclusively by the YANG Community.  Learn More

YANG Community at Connect is where the auto care industry professionals under the age of 40 can enhance leadership skills, sharpen auto care industry knowledge, and develop new relationships with peers.

share your story on stage!


Applications Closed

Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 6, 2026.


*All applicants should be registered for the conference or register for the conference upon selection. Presentation topics should be relevant to young professionals in the auto care industry. Potential topics include leadership, negotiating, management skills, industry trends, etc. A YANG Council or Education Committee member may reach out to you directly for more information. 

what is a five for five session?

Rapid-Fire style presentations have become a popular way of sharing ideas in a concise, engaging way. Presenters have a limited amount of time and slides available to share an idea, keeping the audience engaged and the overall session moving at a fast, lively pace. For the 2026 Auto Care Connect, the Five for Five session will include multiple Five Slides in Five Minutes presentations on professional development topics that matter to young professionals in the auto care industry.

Selected Five for Five session presenters will have their conference registration cost fully covered for 2026 Auto Care Connect!


HOW WILL PRESENTERS BE SELECTED?

Presenters will be selected based on their application by members of the YANG Council in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Education Committee.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A PRESENTER?

Presenters will give a five-minute presentation, using just five slides, on a professional development topic relevant to the YANG community.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicants must be a current member of YANG.

WHY APPLY?

Because you want to get ahead! Public speaking is essential to advancing your career. Having a proven track record of speaking at events is critical to resume building. Establish yourself as a thought leader in the industry!

PROMOTION

We will promote you to the industry! This will include announcing your role as a speaker via press release, recap coverage of your participation at the event, social media promotion and more.

WAIVED REGISTRATION

A complimentary attendee registration will be offered to selected presenters to attend the full three and a half day Connect experience. Presenters are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodations.

5 for 5 Presenters

  • YANG 2026 5 for 5 Presenter

    My biggest takeaway from 5 for 5: if you believe in your message, go find the room. Being the first to share this year was intimidating but having the opportunity to speak about something I’m passionate about with our industry was incredibly rewarding. Our hesitation is often the only thing standing between us and our impact.

    Kylie BolticoffBolticoff Advisory Group

  • YANG 2026 5 for 5 Presenter

    An outstanding opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders while sharing ideas, experiences, and contributions to the industry. Moments like this create space for meaningful connections and continued professional growth. Highly recommend applying next year to anyone looking to challenge themselves, develop their skills, and accelerate their growth. Thank you!

    Ben GiglioAumovio

  • YANG 2026 5 for 5 Presenter

    The YANG 5 for 5 opportunity at Auto Care Connect exceeded my expectations and was truly a career highlight. I’m incredibly grateful to be part of an industry that invests in developing young professionals and creates opportunities like this to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. Experiences like YANG 5 for 5 leave me energized about the future of the aftermarket and the role the next generation can play in shaping it.

    Abby LimRotomaster

  • YANG 2026 5 for 5 Presenter

    For me, the 5 for 5 session reinforced that real growth happens outside your comfort zone, and it was incredibly rewarding to share ideas with such a driven group of emerging leaders.

    Caitlin McGillWD-40

  • YANG 2026 5 for 5 Presenter

    Being a YANG 5 for 5 speaker was such a great experience! It helped increase my confidence and my public speaking skills. I’m so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone to do this!

    Maureen St. PierreDayco Incorporated

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for questions

Mary Ieng
Mary Ieng
Community Engagement Manager

mary.ieng@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1066

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