tAuto Care Connect
Auto Care Connect is where leaders and diverse segments of the auto care world come together to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate the industry's growth.
Important Event Updates
New Concentrated Learning Tracks
2024 Auto Care Connect will offer simultaneous learning tracks with education sessions for the industry and the specific communities of ACPN, PBES, and YANG.
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Auto Care Connect is where leaders and diverse segments of the auto care world come together to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate the industry's growth.
A unique platform designed to bridge the gaps between different segments of the automotive aftermarket, industry veterans and newcomers attend to earn an unparalleled opportunity to:
- Gain insight
- Exchange ideas
- Explore the latest trends shaping our future.
Collaboration
Our integration of Leadership Days facilitates meaningful workgroups and partnerships.
Business Solutions
Experience live demos and experiential zones.
Explore the latest products, tools, and equipment that are revolutionizing how we do business.
Gain practical insights from industry experts and master new techniques to enhance your business operations.
Knowledge-Packed Sessions
Thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops delivered by industry titans.
Networking
Connect with like-minded professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers across ACPN, YANG, PBES of the full industry in an engaging and dynamic environment.
Partnering Sponsors
This three-day experience
allows audiences to choose their educational sessions ranging from high level strategic opportunities to technical breakouts and everything in between.
Important Schedule Updates:
2024 Auto Care Connect will offer simultaneous learning tracks with education sessions for the industry and the specific communities of ACPN, PBES, and YANG.
Featured Sessions
Trade Show
The Monday, May 6th afternoon trade show allows for service and solution providers of the automotive content management industry to showcase their products and engage with the largest gathering of automotive aftermarket content professionals.
The Monday May 6 trade show is from 12:30pm – 5:30pm and is open to all attendees of the Connect event.
Click here to view
a list of the 2023 exhibitors and insights on the 2023 attending companies.
Networking
Networking opportunities will be offered for all audiences of Connect to broaden your circle as well as community-only specific gatherings to foster relationships with your people.
All Attendee Networking Opportunities:
- Sunday May 5 Welcome Reception
- Monday May 6 Breakfast, Luncheon, Trade Show Happy Hour
- Tuesday May 7 Breakfast, Luncheon, Industry Reception
- Wednesday May 8 Breakfast, Luncheon
Industry Shaping
Connect will also see the gathering of Auto Care’s volunteer leaders and engaged professionals to participate in committee and community meetings to shape the future and direction of the association.
Community Exclusive Networking Opportunities:
- Sunday May 5 ACPN Community Exclusive Hospitality Suite
- Sunday May 5 YANG Community Exclusive Dinner
- Monday May 6 ACPN Community Exclusive Hospitality Suite
- Tuesday May 7 ACPN Community Exclusive Dinner
Registration & Fees
Attendee Registration
| Auto Care Members | Non-Auto Care Members | Auto Care Volunteer Leaders* | |
| Regular (starting 3/1/24) | $795 | $1,195 | $695 |
| NEW Optional ACPN Networking Package (Includes ACPN Hospitality Suites & Community Dinner)  ACPN Networking EnhancementThis package includes ACPN-only Sunday and Monday Night Hospitality Events and the Tuesday dinner. | +$150 | +$150 | +$150 |
| Volunteer Leader Limited Engagement* (Includes Only Tuesday Afternoon Keynote, Tuesday Reception & Wednesday Events) | N/A | N/A | Complimentary |
ACPN and YANG members, please indicate your networking attendance preference in the registration process to ensure certain networking events are dedicated to community only.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations notices to ashlie.vesper@autocare.org received:
- By April 5, 2024 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.
- By April 19, 2024 will receive a 50% refund.
- Beginning April 20, 2024 and afterwards do not receive a refund.
- Substitutions are accepted at any time and a no cost.
EXHIBITOR Registration
Deadline to register for an exhibit booth is April 5, 2024.
This registration is for companies who provide software solutions or content related services to the aftermarket. All companies that fall within this registration type are required to exhibit in the trade show in order to attend the conference.
| Auto Care Member | Non-Auto Care Member |
| $2,695 | $5,250 |
Includes:
- One (1) Attendee Registration
- One (1) 8x10 booth
- Event App Listing
- NEW All audience lunch at trade show from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
- NEW All audience happy hour from 4pm – 5:30pm at trade show
Tradeshow is Monday, May 6th from 1:00pm – 5:30pm. Exhibitor Setup is Monday May 6 from 9am – 12pm
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Make your reservation before April 12, 2024 for an exclusive discounted rate starting at $229/night. Rooms are subject to availability.
Alternate Area Hotels (distance to Hyatt):
Swissotel Chicago (0.1 miles)
Fairmont Chicago Millenium Park (0.1 miles)
Radisson Blu Aqua (0.1 miles)
Pendry Chicago (0.3 miles)
Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Chicago (0.3 miles)
Certain nights are now sold out at the Auto Care rate. If this affects your travel plans, please email ashlie.vesper@autocare.org if you would like to be added to a waitlist.
Auto Care reservations are exempt from Hyatt Regency Chicago Daily $25 Destination Fee.
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Why Attend
Why Attend
The Auto Care Industry's Largest Learning Experience
Join the leaders of the industry for education, networking, business solutions and industry shaping opportunities that will elevate you, your organization, and the industry.
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60 %
of Auto Care Member Companies with $5 Billion or more in sales attended 2023 Connect
70 %
of 2022 Connect attending companies returned in 2023
35 %
of attendees' titles were President, C-Level, or VPs
98 %
would recommend Connect to another colleague
2024 Exhibitors
Don't miss out on showcasing your products and services at Auto Care's largest spring event.
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Thank you to this years sponsors!
Show case your business and brand in front of Auto Care's largest spring audience. Sponsorship Opportunities
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And our media partners!
For Questions
Leah Jones
CMP, CAE, DES, Senior Director, Meetings and Events
(240) 333-1061
