Surveys show technicians prioritize paid training and prefer in-person instruction; here are 18 standout AAPEX 2026 sessions covering diagnostics, networks, EVs, Tesla, and more across three days

Stars familiar with fans of the NWSL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, NFL, and Hollywood, will make public appearances and sign autographs at the event in Las Vegas

Functioning as an ‘industry marketplace’ placed this automotive aftermarket event in the top 1% of its peer class amid an estimated 10,000 annual U.S. events

New AAPEX Forum optimizes capacity, adds new amenities, improves access to mass transit and enables attendees to efficiently engage more exhibitors

Winningest NCAA basketball head coach faced change and uncertainty over his career – one of the most notable parallels for the automotive aftermarket

2026 Voice of the Technician survey finds “77% of automotive technicians agree that higher pay is the biggest issue the industry needs to address”

The automotive aftermarket’s gravitas on this issue is commonly overlooked by publications outside the amazing aftermarket trade media

A post-show survey of AAPEX 2025 attendees conducted in December found 68% had already decided to return to AAPEX 2026

The theme for this year’s show, “Where the industry gets real,” is a testament to the fact that AAPEX is a venue where real business gets done

53% of aftermarket professionals polled say they have observed demand for lower-cost parts and services grow, yet quality is still the “top influence” for customer preference, suggesting many buyers are shopping for value