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SUMMARY:Inaugural Remanufacturing Landmark Study presented by Roland Berger - Remanufacturing Defined: Market Reality\, Perception\, and the Road to 2030
DESCRIPTION:This first-ever remanufacturing landmark study establishes a data-driven baseline of the remanufactured parts market across light and commercial vehicles\, quantifying its current size\, historical evolution\, and growth outlook through 2030. It explores key product categories\, pricing dynamics\, and how reman competes with new and used alternatives\, while also examining market perceptions and adoption drivers. The findings highlight actionable opportunities for manufacturers and distributors to accelerate growth in the reman sector.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/inaugural-remanufacturing-landmark-study-presented-by-roland-berger-remanufacturing-defined-market-reality-perception-and-the-road-to-2030/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T093000
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SUMMARY:The Community Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Your community is the key to your success\, so treat them with all the love and care you give to their vehicles. This class is designed to ignite a spark\, and light a path\, to create memorable events that you\, and your team\, can easily manage.  From the idea phase to seamless execution we will navigate the process of creating a successful community moment. Let’s talk about ways you can embed further as the auto care experts in your town. People need to know you to like you\, so let’s give them ways to get to know you by building a strong community blueprint for your shop.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/the-community-blueprint/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 2
CATEGORIES:Business Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000
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SUMMARY:El Progreso de ACES & PIES en México y Latinoamérica
DESCRIPTION:ACES® & PIES® están transformando el aftermarket en México y Latinoamérica. Conozca las oportunidades y beneficios para mejorar datos\, optimizar procesos y fortalecer su negocio.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/el-progreso-de-aces-pies-en-mexico-y-latinoamerica/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194340Z
CREATED:20260812T193853Z
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SUMMARY:O Progresso do ACES & PIES no Brasil e na América Latina
DESCRIPTION:ACES® & PIES® estão transformando o aftermarket no Brasil e na América Latina. Conheça as oportunidades e benefícios para melhorar os dados\, otimizar processos e fortalecer o seu negócio.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/o-progresso-do-aces-pies-no-brasil-e-na-america-latina/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T123000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194437Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Hood: Decoding the India play for US Aftermarket Manufacturers
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URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/under-the-hood-decoding-the-india-play-for-us-aftermarket-manufacturers/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T134500
DTSTAMP:20261014T194053Z
CREATED:20260427T221715Z
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SUMMARY:ASE 2026 Updates
DESCRIPTION:Matt Shepanek ASE’s VP or Credential Testing Programs will go over the ASE test workshop process and talk about some exciting new inititives in the works.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/ase-2026-updates-2/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 2
CATEGORIES:Business Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T140000
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SUMMARY:AI for Shop Owners: From Curiosity to Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Short Description (For Registration) \nArtificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses operate\, and independent repair shops are no exception. In this session\, Rick White will demystify AI and show shop owners how to begin using it immediately to improve efficiency\, communication\, and decision-making. Attendees will learn practical ways to use AI tools for everyday shop operations including marketing\, SOP creation\, hiring\, and business analysis. \n Long Description \nArtificial Intelligence is no longer a distant technology reserved for large companies. Today\, shop owners can use AI tools to streamline tasks\, generate ideas\, improve communication\, and gain valuable insights into their business operations. \nHowever\, many owners remain unsure where to start or how these tools actually apply within a repair shop environment. \nIn this session\, Rick White introduces a practical approach to using AI in the automotive repair industry. Attendees will learn what AI is\, how it works\, and how to use it effectively without needing a technical background. \nRick will demonstrate how AI can assist with everyday tasks such as creating SOPs\, developing marketing content\, writing job descriptions\, improving internal communication\, and analyzing financial data. Participants will also learn how to craft effective prompts that produce useful and reliable results. \nBy the end of the session\, shop owners will have a clear understanding of how AI can support their daily operations and help them remain competitive as technology continues to evolve. \n Board Description (Content\, Objectives\, Relevance\, Expertise) \nCourse Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, attendees will be able to: \n• Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and how it applies to small businesses• Identify practical ways AI tools can support daily shop operations• Develop effective prompts that generate useful and accurate results• Use AI to assist with marketing\, hiring\, communication\, and documentation• Evaluate opportunities where AI can improve efficiency and decision-making within their shop \n Why This Course Is Essential \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the economy. Many shop owners are aware of AI but remain uncertain about how it applies to their business or how to begin using it effectively. \nWithout guidance\, owners may either ignore the technology or attempt to use it without a clear understanding of its capabilities and limitations. \nThis course provides a practical introduction to AI tailored specifically to the needs of independent repair shop owners. By learning how AI can support daily operations and decision-making\, shop owners can position themselves to take advantage of emerging technology instead of being left behind by it. \n Course Content \nThis session will explore: \n• What artificial intelligence is and how it works in practical terms• Common misconceptions about AI and its role in business operations• How to create effective prompts that generate valuable results• Practical applications of AI for repair shops including marketing\, SOP creation\, hiring support\, and internal communication• Using AI tools to analyze data and support better business decisions \n Differentiation Factors \nMany discussions about artificial intelligence focus on technical details that are difficult for small business owners to apply in real-world situations. This course translates AI concepts into practical strategies specifically designed for independent automotive repair shops. \nRick’s approach focuses on immediate application rather than theory\, helping attendees understand how AI can support their business today without requiring advanced technical knowledge. \n Instructor Expertise \nRick White is the President of 180BIZ\, a coaching and training company dedicated to helping independent auto repair shop owners build stronger\, more profitable businesses. \nRick works with shop owners across North America on leadership\, operational systems\, marketing strategies\, and financial performance. His practical teaching style helps owners apply new ideas and tools directly within their shops. \n Alignment with Current Industry Needs \nTechnology is evolving rapidly\, and artificial intelligence is beginning to influence many aspects of business operations. Shop owners who understand how to leverage these tools can gain a meaningful advantage in efficiency\, communication\, and decision-making. \nThis course helps independent repair shop owners understand how AI fits into their business environment and provides practical strategies for using these tools responsibly and effectively.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/ai-for-shop-owners-from-curiosity-to-competitive-advantage/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 1
CATEGORIES:Business Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T142000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194328Z
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SUMMARY:Making Sure you Understand the Service Port and Coupler Requirements for Refrigerant Retrofits
DESCRIPTION:Discussion on how the importance of following having the correct Port Adapters for retrofitting refrigerants and why. \nPresented by AirSept\, Inc. Visit them in booth V2235!
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/making-sure-you-understand-the-service-port-and-coupler-requirements-for-refrigerant-retrofits/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Hall A\, AAPEX Stage 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T145000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194329Z
CREATED:20260811T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T194329Z
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SUMMARY:Stock Smarter\, Not Harder: AI-Driven Inventory for Aftermarket Distributors
DESCRIPTION:Aftermarket distributors are stuck between two expensive bets: carry too much safety stock and tie up working capital\, or carry too little and lose revenue to stockouts. Both come down to guesswork\, manual replenishment\, lagged ERP forecasting\, and now tariff-driven supplier lead time swings make it worse. In this session\, we’ll show how Blue Ridge’s adaptive AI forecasting model replaces guesswork with explainable\, signal-driven replenishment recommendations. This is the same approach that drove Lohmiller & Company’s 24% inventory reduction and 11% fill rate improvement. Attendees will leave the session with tools to benchmark their own inventory position. \nPresented by Blue Ridge Global. Visit them in booth V644!
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/stock-smarter-not-harder-ai-driven-inventory-for-aftermarket-distributors/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Hall A\, AAPEX Stage 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T153000
DTSTAMP:20261014T193850Z
CREATED:20260427T221256Z
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SUMMARY:Lead from Context\, Not Control – How Burned-Out Owners Can Create a Championship Company
DESCRIPTION:The independent automotive service industry doesn’t suffer from a lack of effort – it suffers from chronic leadership fatigue. Too many owners carry the weight of every problem\, decision and outcome. The unfortunate result is slow growth\, high stress and teams that never fully mature into their potential. \nThis session introduces a powerful leadership shift: moving from control-based management to context-driven leadership. Attendees will learn how elite operators build clarity of purpose\, character and culture – creating environments where people grow\, performance accelerates\, and the owner’s role evolves from operator to strategic leader. \nWho This Session Is For \n\nOwners feeling trapped in daily operations\nKey leaders preparing to scale responsibility\nMulti-location operators building leadership depth\nTeams seeking high-performance alignment\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\nA practical framework for leading through purpose and character\nA model for aligning culture with performance expectations\nTechniques for reducing decision bottlenecks\nA new leadership lens designed specifically for NAICS 811111\n\nWhy This Session Is Different \nRather than leadership theory\, this session connects psychology\, identity\, and execution into a system designed for real-world automotive service teams. \nSession Experience \nStrategic storytelling\, interactive reflection and immediately usable leadership frameworks. \nPresented by Michael Herzberg SmithStrategist\, educator and industry futurist – helping independent automotive service companies evolve into high-performance\, investment-ready enterprises. Michael leads The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence’s acclaimed\, industry-transforming Legacy Program. \n 
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/lead-from-context-not-control-how-burned-out-owners-can-create-a-championship-company/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 1
CATEGORIES:Business Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T153000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194340Z
CREATED:20260824T193940Z
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SUMMARY:SustainabiliTALK
DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders and peers for SustainabiliTALK\, exploring the evolving role of sustainability in the automotive aftermarket. This interactive session will highlight emerging perspectives\, encourage the exchange of ideas\, and provide an opportunity to engage with others who are shaping the future of the industry. Whether you’re looking to learn\, connect\, or contribute to the conversation\, SustainabiliTALK offers a forum for meaningful discussion and valuable networking.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/sustainabilitalk/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Venetian Ballroom\, AAPEX Stage 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T152000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194329Z
CREATED:20260811T193858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T194329Z
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SUMMARY:Aftertreatment Training: How the System Works & Solutions for DEF Pump\, DEF Doser & Sensor Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:A 20-minute session covering how diesel aftertreatment systems work\, the unique challenges of diagnosing DEF pumps\, DEF dosers\, and sensors\, and proven solutions for accurate troubleshooting. Designed for technicians\, service professionals\, and distributors who want to stop guessing and start diagnosing systematically. \nPresented by Maxzz Diesel. Visit them in booth V2576!
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/aftertreatment-training-how-the-system-works-solutions-for-def-pump-def-doser-sensor-troubleshooting/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Hall A\, AAPEX Stage 3
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