AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show

Registration is now open for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, where at no cost, automotive service and repair professionals can participate in technical and management training, watch new product and equipment demos and conduct business with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, however, attendees may begin setting up business meetings with exhibitors starting in early October.

Click here to register.

The technical and management classes are geared toward shop owners, technicians and service advisors, although all aftermarket professionals are welcome to attend. Several of the automotive aftermarket industry’s most highly skilled and sought after trainers will lead the classes, AAPEX says, many of which are accredited toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designations. Click here for class descriptions and speaker information.

Several companies will conduct additional training and new product and equipment demonstrations in the new virtual Repair Shop HQ, including Autel, Bolt On Technology, Bosch, Garage Gurus/DRiV, Hunter Engineering Company, Kukui and NAPA Auto Care.

In addition, the Virtual AAPEX Experience will include New Product and New Packaging Showcases and ceremonies to honor recipients of the AAPEX Service and Repair awards and the Women in Auto Care awards.

AAPEX 2021 will return to the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4.

For additional information, visit the AAPEX 2020 FAQ page.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.