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AAPEX is just around the corner! While there are many reasons to attend as media, here’s a short list of what you will only find at AAPEX:
A sold-out show floor with products represented in more than 1,300 categories
A fully built-out shop on the show floor within Joe’s Garage with 10 bays for hands-on learning and product demos
The new EV Experience and EV Stage to spotlight product innovations and share insights on the skills needed to service and repair EVs. Plus, the Joint EV Trends & Forecast, Annual Update, on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m., on the EV Stage, Level 1, The Venetian Expo
The full supplier, customer and service value chain all under one roof at AAPEX, giving you opportunities to learn from and interview the best of the best in the global automotive aftermarket.
“Young people entering the workforce with a strong work ethic and a fresh perspective know that their contributions can make a valuable impact on a company. In return, young professionals want a company with learning opportunities and a growth path for success," writes Elisse Richardson, 2023 Graduate, Northwood University Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management. To learn more, read Richardson's AAPEX Blog.
Northwood interns pictured at the Aftermarket Jackpot during AAPEX and SEMA 2022
Planning for AAPEX
With so much to see and do at AAPEX, here’s a brief list of resources to assist with your planning:
Reserve your free ticket to "Earvin" Magic Johnson's Keynote Speech, The Magic of Winning,” sponsored by Clarios, Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 a.m.
In an increasingly connected world, trade between the United States and China has significantly transformed both nations’ economies into a complex and multifaceted partnership. It has been marked by periods of cooperation, growth, tension and contention. In the recent AAPEX Blog, Randy Wright, executive partner, Synergy Global Business Solutions,takes a look at the history between the two countries and where we are today.
September Online Training: Tesla Service Opportunities and Taboo Topics
The AAPEX Joe’s Garage Online webinar series in September will focus on “Tesla Service Opportunities” on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and “Taboo Topics - What Are Your Shop's Drug and Alcohol Policies?” on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The free 45-minute webinars will be held at 2 p.m. ET. The training is presented by ShopOwner and TireReview. As a reminder, all previous webinars in the series are available on demand once you register.
