Registered Attendees
Make the Most of Your Experience
With so much to discover, from hands-on training to game-changing technology, your time at AAPEX moves fast. Don’t leave your experience to chance. Plan ahead so you can hit the ground running and take full advantage of everything the aftermarket’s ultimate event has to offer. And be sure to check out everything new this year!
Our attendee promotional assets give you ready-to-use social graphics, an email signature banner and curated copy you can drop into a newsletter or send straight to your customer list. Share your plans, invite your industry peers, and make your time in Las Vegas even more valuable.
Set Yourself Up for Success
Get a sense of what’s happening where and when to maximize your time on-site. Browse the full AAPEX schedule to start planning your agenda.
Wondering what AAPEX will look like for you? Start with the role that fits best, then explore everything else the show has to offer.
Download the AAPEX Mobile App
Free! Put an on-site guide in your pocket for quick access to show maps, schedules, and exhibitor info. Download it before you land in Las Vegas to bookmark your must-visit exhibitors.
Sharpen Your Skills
Add Training for a Bigger Business Boost
Access in-depth training across diagnostics, EVs, shop management, hiring, technical repair, and more — expert instruction that would cost thousands elsewhere. Reserve your seat before sessions fill up!
Stay Ahead of the Market With AAPEX General Sessions
Make sure you’re in the loop about the aftermarket’s 2027 outlook and trends impacting our industry’s future. Drop in to any free education session and inform your next move.
AAPEX 2026 Keynote Breakfast
Hear business-changing leadership lessons from Coach K, one of the winningest coaches in sports history. Tables and individual tickets are still available, but they go fast.
Education Stages and Exhibitor Demos
Catch product demos from exhibitors and expert-led mini sessions bringing the industry’s most important conversations to the floor. You’ll learn the latest on AI, marketing, business leadership, ASE updates, and more. All learning opportunities are included with your registration. Stop by as many sessions as you like!
So Much to Do, So Much to See
AAPEX Forum
Meet some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment! Drop by for meet-and-greets and mini-sessions where you can pick up a signed autograph from special guests like Mark Wahlberg and Mia Hamm or grab a seat for a fireside chat with Jimmie Johnson.
Free and open to all.
AAPEX Forum Show Floor
Feel what it’s like to pilot a race car at full speed. A NASCAR simulator gives you a chance to get behind the wheel and put your reflexes to the test. Each day, the top racer will win tickets to the NASCAR race of their choice — and the challenge resets daily, so there’s always a new leaderboard to climb!
Free and open to all.
AAPEX Forum, Roadside Attractions
Giveaways include prizes like a Rolex watch, sporting event packages, and a brand new Ford F-150! More information here.
Free and open to all.
AAPEX Forum
Get up close with real cars from some of the most iconic movies, including Fast & Furious, Back to the Future and The Dukes of Hazzard, plus more. Don’t forget to snap a photo to share.
Venetian Expo, Level 2, Joe’s Garage
Think you know your parts? Prove it. The AAPEX Escape Rooms bring hands-on puzzles to the aftermarket floor. Teams of up to 5 tackle two fast-paced, 10-minute Escape Rooms.
Escape the Parts Factory – players decode clues to find hidden components and rebuild prototype auto parts before time runs out.
Escape the Repair Shop – teams diagnose a classic car’s problem and find the right replacement part — and that’s just the beginning.
Top times land on the daily digital leaderboard.
Free and open to all.
Outside between the Venetian Expo and AAPEX Forum
Watch artists turn car parts into bold, original pieces in the Part Art Competition. Then make your own mark on the Leave Your Mark Car Art Wall — a giant, coloring-book-style mural built by attendees, one doodle at a time. Grab a marker and leave your impression on the Attendee Art Wall each day.
Free and open to all.
Venetian Expo, Venetian Ballroom Level 2
Walk through Illustration Intake – Where AAPEX Stages Come to Life and see AAPEX in a whole new way. The tunnel connecting the AAPEX Forum stages will be lined with art inspired by sessions happening this November. Artists will capture the ideas, the energy, and the conversation in real time — worth a walk-through every single day.
Free and open to all attendees.
Venetian Expo, Level 2, Underhood Section behind Stage 3
Test your skills at the Aftermarket Arcade. Step up to one of the monitors, compete against fellow attendees, and see if you’ve got what it takes to top the digital leaderboard.
Free and open to all attendees.
Lights, Camera, Action at AAPEX Forum!
Catch celebrity sightings, giveaways, and even more suppliers.
The AAPEX Forum is packed with new experiences, A-list celebrity appearances, and places to gather, plus two dedicated product category sections you won’t find anywhere else on the show floor: Undercar and Accessories and Lighting. With connections directly to The Linq and Harrah’s and monorail and shuttle drop-offs right at The Forum entrance, getting there couldn’t be easier. Just as easy: walking from The Forum to the Venetian Expo just 117 steps away.
Remember to buy your monorail tickets online in advance for a discount!
Navigating the Show Floor
Floor Plan
With 520,000 square feet of products and technologies across the Venetian Expo and AAPEX Forum, getting familiar with the layout now ensures you’ll navigate the floor with confidence starting Day 1.
See Who’ll Be Here
There’s no shortage of companies and demos worth seeing. Check out this year’s product categories and exhibitors in advance to compile your list of top-priority booths.
Joe’s Garage
Immerse yourself in a real-world shop setup with six bays and lifts, live equipment demos, and expert-led education. Want to get hands-on and see tools and parts in action? This is a great place to start.
Connect With the Industry’s Best
From our Opening and Reman receptions to Beers & Gears to daily free Buyers Lunch, AAPEX’s networking opportunities are where relationships turn into real business. Browse this year’s key events and build a few into your plans.
More to Explore
Exhibitor Booth Crawl
Every afternoon from 3-5 PM, exhibitors activate the floor with happy hours, giveaways, and surprises. Check out the schedule for participating booths and plan your route.
Student Engine Assembly Competition
Watch top technical school teams race the clock to dismantle and rebuild small block V8 engines live on the show floor. It’s high-speed, high-stakes, and always highly popular.
Product Showcases
Preview some of our exhibitors’ most exciting and innovative products spotlighted in dedicated on-floor displays in both the Venetian Expo and AAPEX Forum to gain inspiration for your journey across the floor.
Plan Your Trip
Secure Your Stay
Book through onPeak, AAPEX’s official housing partner, for rooms starting as low as $90 a night, steps from the action.
Discounts & Special Offers
Save on dining, shows, and attractions across the city just by showing your AAPEX badge through Vegas Unlocked — plus monorail tickets when you purchase online!
Parking & Shuttle
Getting around is easy with complimentary shuttles between official hotels, AAPEX, and SEMA. Even better, you’ll get dropped off right at the AAPEX Forum’s door when you ride the shuttle — and the monorail (at a discounted rate)! On-site parking is also available for a fee.
Offices & Centers
AAPEX EVENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
AAPEX EVENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Venetian Expo Meeting Room 305 & AAPEX Forum, Accord Ballroom
Saturday, Oct. 31 – Thursday, Nov. 5
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
AAPEX MEDIA CENTER
AAPEX MEDIA CENTER
The Venetian, Casanova Room 501
Sunday, Nov. 1 – Thursday, Nov. 5
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION MEMBER CENTER
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION MEMBER CENTER
Venetian Expo Meeting Room 201
Monday, Nov. 2
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 5
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MEMA AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS MEMBER CENTER
MEMA AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS MEMBER CENTER
Venetian Expo, Meeting Room 101
Monday, Nov. 2 – Thursday, Nov. 5
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OVERSEAS AUTOMOTIVE COUNCIL (OAC) MEMBER LOUNGE
OVERSEAS AUTOMOTIVE COUNCIL (OAC) MEMBER LOUNGE
Venetian Expo, Room 103
Monday, Nov. 2 – Thursday, Nov. 5
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION BOOTH
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION BOOTH
AAPEX Forum, Forum Ballroom, Booth C82026
Auto Care ON AIR Booth, Venetian Expo – Level 2 — V2858
Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 5
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MEMA AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS BOOTH
MEMA AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS BOOTH
AAPEX Forum, Forum Ballroom, Booth C81029
Venetian Expo – Level 2 — V8209
Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 5
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Venetian Expo, Level 1 Lobby & AAPEX Forum Lobby
Sunday, Nov. 1
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.