Nov. 1, 2022

Hello Media Representative:

AAPEX 2022 kicks off early this morning with a timely and interactive Keynote Session with political icon James Carville and political strategist Karl Rove. The keynote discussion, "Differing Opinions Discuss the 2022 Midterms and Beyond," will be a moderated conversation about where to look for trends across the country and the impact of the elections on the United States and the world. Tickets are required. 

Today's highlights include:

• An exciting show floor filled with the latest products, services and technologies in the global automotive aftermarket,  
• The 2022 New Product & Packaging Showcases Awards at 10:30 a.m.,
• Information-packed technical and business management training, plus the must-attend 5 Automotive Trends Impacting the North American Aftermarket session at 11 a.m.,
• The Presidents’ Update: Joint EV and Ecommerce Forecasts at 2 p.m.
• Product and equipment demos in the expanded Joe's Garage, a built-out shop with 10 fully-equipped bays in Repair Shop HQ (Level 1, The Venetian Expo).

Here's the schedule for today: 

• Keynote Session - "Differing Opinions Discuss the 2022 Midterms and Beyond,": 6:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
• AAPEX Exhibits Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Joe's Garage: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Becoming a Talent Magnet: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Body Control Series - Doors and Windows: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Charge What You're Worth: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Diagnosing Mechanical Engine Issues with Traditional and Untraditional Tools: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Is It the Transmission or Not?: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m
• Press Conference - MOTOR Information Systems: 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• 2022 New Product & Packaging Showcases Awards: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
• Enhanced Focus for EV Vehicles: 11 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
• 5 Automotive Trends Impacting the North American Aftermarket: 11 a.m - Noon 
• Shop Coach AMA Panel: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Import Vehicle Community Product Awards: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Presidents’ Update: Joint EV and Ecommerce Forecasts: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Building a Culture that Employees Embrace: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Hybrid and EV Case Studies: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• The Modern Connected Shop: From the Counter to the Bay and Beyond: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Using Current Probes to Diagnose Driveability Dilemmas: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• ADAS: The Coming Wave of Aftermarket Opportunity: 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
• AAPEX Media Tour of Joe's Garage: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 2023-2028 A Period of Rapid Growth for the US Diesel Aftermarket - Accessing the Opportunities: 4 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
• Yang Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

As a reminder, for news from AAPEX exhibitors, visit their online profiles and Exhibitor Press Releases and Press Kits.

To refresh while at AAPEX, visit the Media Center, Casanova Room 601, The Venetian. The center has comfortable couches and chairs, computers, printers and light refreshments. 

Enjoy the show!

Monica

Best regards, 

Monica Buchholz

AAPEX Media 

(978) 470-8887