AAPEX Forum
Don’t Miss What’s Happening in the AAPEX Forum
The AAPEX Forum is part of the redesign of the show floor and it’s just steps from the Venetian Expo.
But it’s so much more than “another” location, or an extension of the show floor. Inside, you’ll find our Undercar and Accessories/Lighting product sections, plus some of the most sought-after education, big-ticket giveaways, and faces you’re sure to recognize.
Here’s what’s waiting for you.
Special Guests
Stop by for meet-and-greets and mini-sessions with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment:
Mark Wahlberg
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 12 PM
Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur
Jimmie Johnson
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 AM
Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion & Hall-of-Fame Driver
Barry Sanders
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 AM
Detroit Lions NFL Hall of Fame Running Back & NFL 100 All-Time Player
Mia Hamm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 AM
Legendary Soccer Player, Olympic Gold Medalist & World Cup Champion
Randy Johnson
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 AM
Five-Time Cy Young Award-Winning MLB Pitcher & World Series MVP
Grant Hill
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 AM
Vice Chairman of the Atlanta Hawks & Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Forum Special Guest Schedule
Plus even more opportunities to meet with these special guests. See the details here.
12:00 – 12:45pm Public Photo and Autograph Session
1:00 – 1:30pm Moderated Q&A
11:45am – 12:15pm Fireside Chat
12:30 – 1:30pm Public Photo/Autograph Session
1:30 – 2:00pm Scheduled Trade Show Floor Walk & VIP Exh Booth Visits w/Photo Opp
10:30 – 11:15am Panel Session
11:20am – 12:30pm Public Photo/Autograph Session
Real Prizes. Real Chances to Win.
You’ll walk away from the AAPEX Forum with new supplier connections — and maybe a whole lot more. Introducing our first-ever giveaway program, all happening in the Forum
Thursday: Grand Prize Drawing
Brand-new Ford F-150
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
Each day, a lucky winner will select ONE of the following prizes:
- Rolex Luxury Watch Package
• His and hers Rolex watches (or equivalent luxury watches) - Super Bowl LXI Package (February 14, 2027, in Los Angeles)
• 2 tickets
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodations - Masters Tournament Package
• 2 tickets
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodations - European Football Bucket List Package
• 2 tickets to a premier European football match (such as El Clásico or comparable marquee event)
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodations
Here’s how it works:
- Scan your badge once each day at Roadside Attractions. Entrants who scan more than once a day will be disqualified.
- Each day starts a new drawing. That day’s winner will be selected only among those who scanned the same day.
- Drawings take place after the show closes each day — winners will be announced by 6 p.m. the day of the drawing in the AAPEX Mobile App.
- Tuesday and Wednesday’s winners are invited to visit the Show Management Office at the AAPEX Forum to select their prize. Thursday’s grand-prize winner will be contacted directly after the show (as well as announced in the app).
- Attendees can only win once.
Top Product Areas — Shop by Category, Faster
Two of the show’s most in-demand aftermarket product sections call the Forum home: Undercar and Accessories & Lighting. Whether you’re sourcing brakes and suspension components or the latest upgrades to elevate style and functionality, you’ll find it here.
And when you’re ready to discuss business with exhibitors on a deeper level, meeting rooms right on the show floor let you take the conversation to a dedicated private space without changing locations.
Must Visit: 2026 Product Showcase
Don’t miss this curated selection featuring some of our exhibitors’ most innovative and noteworthy products from Accessories & Lighting and Undercar — great inspiration for walking the floor!
Your Industry Associations. Your People.
The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers are both based in the Forum — a must-visit for members or anyone curious about what membership offers.
More Reasons to Walk Across the Bridge (just 117 steps — we counted!)
Some of the show’s marquee events take place in the new AAPEX Forum. Miss it and you’ll miss the year’s major moments — and the opportunities they yield. Join aftermarket leaders and your peers from near and far as you take advantage of:
- Our most in-demand education, including the highly anticipated sessions Trends Impacting the North American Aftermarket, Aftermarket Outlook 2027, and Joint Powertrain Trends and Outlook Forecast
- Daily free Buyers Lunch to keep you fueled midday
- The AAPEX Roadside Attractions, a dedicated lounge for coffee, massages, celebrity meet-and-greets, and more
- The AAPEX Opening Reception (Monday, November 2, 6-7:30 PM), where you’ll get a sneak peek of the show floor and a jumpstart on industry connections
Getting There Is Easy
Not only is the AAPEX Forum just steps from the Venetian Expo via a short footbridge, but the monorail drops riders off right at the entrance. Official AAPEX show shuttles now also drop off directly at the Forum — where you can conveniently pick up your badge — making it one of the easiest stops on your show schedule.
Did You Know?
The LINQ and Harrah’s hotels are connected to the Forum entrance — and they often offer highly competitive rates. The earlier you reserve your room, the better the availability!
Still need your official AAPEX pass? Submit your registration now.