The start of AAPEX 2024 is less than three months away and we can’t wait to welcome you to THE annual event that unites the global automotive aftermarket industry. With so much to see and do, check out the interactive Floor Plan with nearly 5,600 booths, the Product and Exhibitor Search and the more than 15 Featured Sections. There's also the easy-to-use My Show Planner that helps ensure you have a plan before arriving at the event. If you still need to secure your complimentary media credentials to cover AAPEX, visit Media Registration today.
Webinar to Discuss Next Generation of Employees
The upcoming AAPEX Online Education webinar, “The Next Generation of Aftermarket Employees,” will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Kathleen Long, CRO, RepairPal, will lead the free webinar and discuss the whole ecosystem of the aftermarket, not just technicians, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and how to make the industry appeal to a younger generation. Sign up today to attend.
Schedule of Events Set for EV Experience
The EV Experience made its debut at AAPEX 2023, and this year, it’s back and bigger. The Experience will highlight companies on the show floor showcasing the latest EV products, plus industry-leading experts in EV technology will provide the training necessary to thrive in an electric and hybrid future. To stay up-to-date on everything EV, add the sessions on the schedule of events to your AAPEX plan.
During the recent AAPEX Education Online webinar, Tilak Kasturi, founder and CEO, Predii, identified the top use cases of AI in the automotive industry as: Data Normalization, Predictive Maintenance, Parts Search and Service Marketing, and Guided Repair. Kasturi also presented real-world examples of how AI can be used in service and repair businesses. To learn more, watch the webinar, Driving Innovation: Integrating Automotive AI in Your Business.
Joe’s Garage Online: How to Fire Your Customer
The AAPEX-sponsored Joe’s Garage Online webinar series continues with the following free webinars:
Aug. 14: Core Mechanical Skills: The Complex World of Thread Repair
Aug. 28: How to Fire Your Customer
Sept. 11: EV Maintenance Opportunities
The 45-minute webinars start at 2 p.m. ET and are included in the 12-part webinar series presented by ShopOwner and TireReview, Webinars take place through September, providing technical and management training for service professionals. To sign up, visit Joe’s Garage Online.
Still Need Hotel Rooms?
With AAPEX around the corner, hotels are filling up fast. If you still need to book your room, make sure to use onPeak, the only official hotel provider for this year’s event, for the best selection and price, as well as flexible change and cancellation policies.
Reserve Your Complimentary Ticket for Erin Andrews, NFL Sports Broadcaster
This year’s Keynote Session will open with Erin Andrews, an award-winning sports broadcaster, host, entrepreneur and television personality, sharing her story during a fireside chat with Kathleen Callahan, owner of Xpertech Auto Repair. Andrews will then moderate, Tuesday Morning Huddle: The New Industry Titans, a panel discussion among automotive aftermarket leaders representing Advance Auto Parts, Arnold Oil Company, AutoZone, GPC North America and O’Reilly Auto Parts. The Keynote Session will be held Nov. 5 from 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., The Venetian Hotel, 5th Floor, Palazzo Ballroom.
