The free AAPEX 2023 Mobile App is now available and features powerful tools to help you plan and maximize your show experience, including interactive floor plans, a searchable exhibitor list and a My Show Planner for customized schedules. The app, sponsored by DHL Supply Chain, is available for iOS and Android. If you still have last year’s app, it will automatically update to the AAPEX 2023 version.
In the short video below, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, an original cosponsor of the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and a former co-owner of an auto repair and machine shop before coming to Congress, sums up why the REPAIR Act is so important for shops and consumers. For a summary of the REPAIR Act, read the recent AAPEX Blog.
AAPEX July Webinar to Discuss How, or Whether, to Engage in Political and Social Discourse
The AAPEX Webinar Series in July will discuss, "Companies and the Culture Wars: How, or Whether, to Engage in Political and Social Discourse." The free webinar will be held Tuesday, July 25, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST. Jessica Hinman, a leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), will cover how the Black Lives Matter movement, a global pandemic, a fragile economy, and increasingly divisive social issues have led companies to consider how, or whether, to engage in political and social discourse. Frequently, companies incite employee discontent or lose customer and industry loyalty because there are no playbooks or algorithms to determine what to do. To learn more, register today to attend the webinar!
A limited number of tickets are being reserved for registered media to attend the AAPEX Keynote Session with speaker Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer, member of the original Dream Team and Olympic Gold medalist. Johnson’s keynote, “The Magic of Winning,” sponsored by Clarios, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 a.m. Don’t wait, reserve your ticket now.
How Generative AI Is Powering Innovation in Automotive Repair
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is accelerating across the automotive aftermarket ecosystem. To learn how generative AI is powering innovation in automotive repair, watch the June 27th AAPEX webinar below with speakers Mark Seng, vice president, Sales and Business Development, Predii, and Tilak Kasturi, founder and CEO, Predii, and read the AAPEX Blog written by Seng.
July Online Training: Cybersecurity
The AAPEX Joe’s Garage Online webinar series in July will focus on “Cybersecurity: Is Your Shop Safe?” on Wednesday, July 26. The free 45-minute webinar will be held at 2 p.m. ET. The training is presented by ShopOwner and TireReview.
The automotive aftermarket industry is experiencing a greater awareness of the nuances of sustainability as the world faces the growing need to address environmental challenges. Embracing and publicizing eco-friendly practices and reducing the ecological footprint has become an expanding focus for businesses within the industry. To learn more, read the AAPEX Blog by Ben Spitz, vice president, Strategy and Sustainability, Parts Authority.
Media Registration and Hotel Accommodations
If you still need to register, visit Media Registration. To book your hotel, use onPeak, the official housing partner for this year’s event. With onPeak, you’re assured the best selection and rates, no fees and the flexibility to make adjustments without a penalty.
Media Partner and Influencer Program Opportunities
The Media Partner program gives you the opportunity to receive visibility leading up to and at AAPEX 2023, while also promoting AAPEX to your audience. To learn more, email samuel.rosenberg@mdg.agency with your company name, media outlet and media kit. AAPEX also offers trade opportunities and increased visibility to social media influencers as part of its Influencer Program. To learn more, email katy@mdg.agency.
