Auto Care Association Events at This Year’s AAPEX
By Zoi' Holloway
LAS VEGAS – October 11, 2022 – The Auto Care Association announced its list of locations and events set to take place at this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), taking place Nov. 1-3, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev. All AAPEX attendees are encouraged to take note of these spaces and events to ensure they get the most out of this year’s AAPEX experience.
Visit the Auto Care Association in these locations:
Auto Care Association Member Center
Monday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Thursday, Nov. 3, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venetian Expo Meeting Rooms 201–203
The Auto Care Association Member Center offers members a place off the show floor to rest, enjoy light snacks, check email, network or host meetings. To reserve a complimentary meeting room, please contact Todd Finnerty, director, member engagement, Auto Care Association, at todd.finnerty@autocare.org.
AWDA Booth
Booth A3668
Level Two, Venetian Expo
Located within the AWDA Pavilion, the AWDA Booth offers members complimentary meeting rooms and networking.
Innovation Intersection
Booth UP2
Level Two Lobby, Venetian Expo
Visit Auto Care Association’s Innovation Intersection to expand your business reach with data standards, get interactive data tools including product category demand, and get educated on emerging vehicle technologies and solutions.
Import Vehicle Community Booth
Booth A42001
Venetian Ballroom/Level Two, The Venetian Hotel
The Import Vehicle Community Lounge provides complimentary meeting rooms for members. To reserve a meeting room, please contact Angela Chiang, community liaison, at angela.chiang@autocare.org.
Import Product and Marketing Awards Showcase
Booth A42007
Venetian Ballroom/Level Two, The Venetian Hotel
Hosted by the Import Vehicle Community, the Import Product and Marketing Awards recognizes innovative products and marketing concepts designed to serve the import aftermarket. The awards program is sponsored by the Import Vehicle Community and is open to all AAPEX exhibitors.
Right to Repair Bay
Bay 9, R8016
Joe’s Garage, Level One, Venetian Expo
Visit the Right to Repair Bay in Joe’s Garage to secure your right to vehicle repair and maintenance data and see a live demo of the industry’s technical solution for safe, secure, standardized and direct access to vehicle data.
Join the Auto Care Association and its communities at these events:
AWDA Opening General Session and Manufacturers’ Reception
Sunday, October 30
(Open to all AWDA community members)
General Session: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Veronese Ballroom, The Venetian Hotel
Manufacturers’ Reception: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Titian Ballroom, The Venetian Hotel
Celebrating its 75th year, the AWDA Conference invites all participants to the AWDA Opening General Session, which will highlight the year’s accomplishments and provide a look to the future. An awards ceremony will recognize the contributions of key industry executives, followed immediately by the opportunity to network with some of the industry’s most influential members at the Manufacturers’ Reception.
AAPEX Reception
Monday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Venetian Expo, Level Two Lobby
Celebrate the official kickoff of AAPEX at the AAPEX Reception, a standing-room-only networking event, with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The AAPEX Reception will be a who’s-who of the industry and will be sure to get you fired up for the show!
International Matchmaking Program
Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Wednesday Nov. 2
Casanova 504, The Venetian Expo
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, offers U.S. exhibitors and international buyers a unique opportunity to connect during AAPEX 2022 through the International Matchmaking Program. U.S. exhibitors interested in entering or increasing their presence in international markets, or international buyers interested in connecting with U.S. exhibitors, are welcome to participate. For more information, visit autocare.org/matchmaking or contact Carolina Arregoces at carolina.arregoces@autocare.org.
Presidents’ Update: Joint EV and Ecommerce Forecasts
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Venetian Expo, Level 2 Lobby, The AAPEX Stage
Join us at AAPEX for a Presidents’ Update on 2022 Joint E-commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast and the 2022 Joint Electrification Forecast. The e-commerce outlook provides the auto care industry with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving industry and analyzes consumer trends driving e-commerce growth. The Electrification Forecast provides the industry with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving industry and projects future growth of new EV sales and vehicles in operation (VIO).
Keynote Breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Palazzo Ballroom, Level 5, The Venetian Hotel
Differing Opinions Discuss the 2022 Midterms and Beyond
With AAPEX taking place the week before the 2022 midterm elections, this year's keynote discussion provides timely insights into what to expect on the road ahead. Join America’s best-known political consultant James Carville and iconic political strategist Karl Rove as they provide their points (and counterpoints) in 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. In this interactive session, they’ll take questions from our audience about the current state of politics and their projections for the future.
The keynote session will also feature an opening “State of the Industry” presentation from Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, and Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
The AAPEX 2022 keynote is a ticketed event with limited seating. To reserve a table, contact Chris Kalousek at chris.kalousek@aapexshow.com.
Import Product and Marketing Awards Presentation
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Booth A42001
Venetian Ballroom/Level Two, The Venetian Hotel
Hosted by the Import Vehicle Community, the Import Product and Marketing Awards Presentation recognizes award winners of innovative products and marketing programs concepts designed to serve the import aftermarket. The awards presentation is open to all and free to attend.
Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Titian Ballroom 2201, The Venetian Hotel
(Ticketed event)
The Import Vehicle Community hosts a variety of events at AAPEX including the annual Fabulous Networking Reception to help members create and secure networking opportunities that increase brand awareness and visibility in the import segment of the industry. All Import Vehicle Community members will receive tickets to attend. For more information, please contact Angela Chiang at angela.chiang@autocare.org.
YANG Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Palazzo Pool Deck
(YANG members and mentors only)
The YANG Reception at AAPEX continues to provide young professionals with opportunities to learn and network with their peers. This reception is free to attend for all AAPEX attendees under 40 and YANG mentors, but pre-registration is required. Hosted by The Group - Federated Auto Parts and The Pronto Network (Auto Pride, Pronto and Parts Plus). Register for this event at autocare.org/yang.
Women in Auto Care Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Sugarcane Raw Bar and Grill, The Venetian Hotel
(Ticketed event)
Women in Auto Care's annual networking breakfast gives AAPEX attendees a chance to connect with the community over a cup of coffee, outside of the busy show hours. Tickets are $50 each and are required to attend. Sponsored by Old World Industries. Tickets can be purchased at autocare.org/women-in-auto-care.
Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Veronese Ballroom 2401, The Venetian Hotel
(Ticketed event)
The Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program features an industry update and awards presentation honoring men and women who have made significant contributions to the import automotive aftermarket. The event is sponsored by Worldpac.
Women in Auto Care Awards
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Venetian Level Two Lobby, The AAPEX Stage
Celebrating success throughout the industry, the Women in Auto Care awards will honor the winners of both the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards. The awards are open to all and free to attend.
Women in Auto Care Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Titian Ballroom 2201, The Venetian Hotel
The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to its mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry. Join us at our annual AAPEX reception for a chance to connect with the community outside of the busy show hours.
The Women in Auto Care Reception is open to all AAPEX attendees (regardless of gender) and is free to attend.
For more information about Auto Care Association events taking place at AAPEX, visit autocare.org/events or view the entire AAPEX 2022 schedule at www.aapexshow.com.