The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has released the exhibitor floor plan and full show schedule for its annual event this fall, Nov. 4-6, in Las Vegas. One of the most significant enhancements this year is the segmentation of exhibitors by product and service category, event organizers stated in a press release. This change enables attendees to more easily navigate the show floor and focus on areas relevant to their needs, and helps exhibitors attract qualified buyers who are seeking specific products and solutions.
“Evidence of the industry’s evolution is reflected in the dynamic range of technologies, products and services offered by today’s aftermarket companies,” said MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers vice president of events, Liz Goad. “AAPEX’s complete categorization of the show floor by product segment is a strong example of how we’re working to enhance the experience for both attendees and exhibitors.”
The event is spread across three main halls within The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, and will feature an array of exhibitors from more than 1,400 different product categories. It will also continue to house Joe’s Garage, a popular feature for hands-on training and product demonstrations with its 10 fully operational service bays, noted the release.
In addition to focused sections like Tool & Equipment, Tire Servicing, and Electric Vehicles, AAPEX will feature a dedicated area for international sourcing and global suppliers. Nearly one-third of AAPEX exhibitors represent more than 46 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil and China, according to organizers. The event also offers International Matchmaking services to help connect suppliers with buyers from around the world.
Show Schedule & Highlights for AAPEX 2025
The full show schedule features more than 75 training sessions across eight learning tracks. This includes 14 expert-led diagnostic sessions presented by WORLDPAC Technical Training Institute, designed for independent repair technicians, and 18 targeted sessions delivered by NAPA Autotech.
AAPEX will feature innovation stages on the exhibit hall floor. Each stage will offer a selection of product demonstrations and education sessions focused on emerging areas of interest, such as EV repair and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration.
Events and networking opportunities being hosted at AAPEX 2025 include:
- AAPEX Reception: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 6-8 p.m. in The Venetian Expo, Level 2 Lobby. Open to everyone; no RSVP needed.
- Keynote Breakfast: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 6:30-8:45 a.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom located in The Venetian Hotel. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will recount how he used his mind to beat bigger, faster and stronger competitors. Tickets required.
- Free Buyers Lunch: Daily from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the International Sourcing Hall, Caesars Forum. Open exclusively to buyers, this lunch is a relaxed space to recharge while talking shop with fellow decision-makers. Available while supplies last. No RSVP needed.
- Beers and Gears Networking Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. in Joe’s Garage in The Venetian Expo, Level 1. A casual networking event for service and repair professionals. Open to everyone; no RSVP needed.
- Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Titian Ballroom located in The Venetian Hotel. This reception brings together many of the key players in the import and export community. Tickets required—contact Angela.chiang@autocare.org with ticket inquiries.
- The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC)’s Global Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Flight Club Las Vegas, The Venetian Hotel. This international reception brings together 500-plus buyers, distributors and suppliers from 40-plus countries, for anyone looking to grow global relationships. Tickets required.
- MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Member & Media Breakfast Briefing: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, from 7:15-8:45 a.m. in the Media Center, Casanova 501, located in The Venetian. A concise briefing on aftermarket trends exclusively for MEMA members and credentialed media. Registration is required—contact mgardner@mema.org for more info.
- Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony Breakfast: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, from 7-8:45 a.m. (conference room location to be announced). This annual networking breakfast will also incorporate the presentation of the annual Women of the Year Awards. Tickets required.
- Student Engine Assembly Competition: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, from 10-11 a.m. in Joe’s Garage. Teams of vocational students race to disassemble and reassemble a Chevy 350 engine.
- Women in Auto Care and Their Allies Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 5-6:00 p.m. in the Titian Ballroom located in The Venetian. A reception dedicated to its mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry. Open to everyone; no RSVP needed.
“The automotive aftermarket is facing a lot of uncertainty as the supply chain gets rewired, which makes events like AAPEX all the more important,” added Auto Care Association vice president of meetings & events, Mark Bogdansky. “The changes we’ve made and events we’ve added are designed to help the tens of thousands of buyers in attendance find what they need fast, despite the expansive conference exhibit floor.”