REAL BUSINESS
REAL INNOVATION
45,000
Attendees from the C-suite to the shop floor
2,500
+
Leading manufacturers and suppliers
1,400
+
Product categories
550,000
Square feet of products & technologies
Real connections. Real impact.
Automotive aftermarket professionals come to AAPEX for one reason: To get real business done. It’s where buyers find the right products, innovation drives profitability, and conversations turn into real opportunities. Learn how AAPEX can give you the competitive advantage you need in this fast-moving market.
NEW! iFLEX at AAPEX
North America’s No. 1 automotive aftermarket event is expanding in 2026 with an exciting new partnership between AAPEX and the Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association (PAMA). The collaboration brings an enhanced Oil & Lube section to the show floor under the new “iFLEX at AAPEX” banner — adding more suppliers, education, and networking for the preventative maintenance community — and a more complete picture of the aftermarket to AAPEX.
AAPEX, On Screen
Real people. Real connections. Real business. Our 2026 playlist takes you inside AAPEX, from the handshakes that turn into partnerships to the audiences who make this show what it is. Press play, then plan your trip.
Service & Repair Pros: AAPEX Has What You Really Need
AAPEX brings you hands-on training with REAL vehicles, the latest diagnostic tools and equipment, and real-world solutions for the challenges you face in the bay every day.
First Timer
New to AAPEX?
Get the inside track before you land — how to make sense of 2,500+ exhibitors across 1,400+ product categories, which free events are worth your evenings, and how to leave with more than a bag full of swag. A little planning turns your first show into your most productive one.
Why Attend?
Three days on the show floor can shape your whole year — new products worth stocking, training that keeps your team ahead of the curve, and the face-to-face relationships that turn into your next deal. See exactly what a trip to AAPEX gets you, and why the aftermarket keeps coming back.
Interested in exhibiting at AAPEX?
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AAPEX connects your brand with qualified buyers actively seeking solutions for today’s vehicles and tomorrow’s challenges. From emerging technologies to proven products, AAPEX delivers direct access to decision-makers, meaningful conversations, and results that drive growth. If you’re serious about growth in the aftermarket, this is where it happens.