November 3–5, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
2,500
AAPEX 2026 is a Transportation show in Las Vegas, NV with approximately 2,500 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
According to the official site, AAPEX draws a large global aftermarket audience. <cite index="1-15,1-16">The show reports 45,000 attendees ranging from the C-suite to the shop floor.</cite> <cite index="1-17,1-18,1-19,1-20">It features 2,500+ leading manufacturers and suppliers and 1,400+ product categories.</cite> In its exhibitor materials, AAPEX also cites reaching <cite index="2-61">more than 49,000 targeted buyers with access to billions of dollars in buying power.</cite> The audience includes automotive parts warehouse and wholesale distributors, retailers, service chains, jobbers, and service professionals.
Booth space at AAPEX 2026 is priced per square foot, with additional fees for premium configurations:
<cite index="2-80">A standard 10' x 10' booth includes 8-foot back drape and 3' side drape (except islands), a company identification sign, and listings in the printed AAPEX Buyer's Guide, the searchable aapexshow.com database, and the AAPEX App.</cite> <cite index="2-78">Refunds are provided for cancellations made by Friday, June 6, with a $500 administration fee.</cite>
AAPEX is a business-to-business event limited to the automotive aftermarket trade. <cite index="2-46">Only business representatives of the automotive aftermarket industry are permitted to attend, and all registrants are subject to review and approval by Event Management.</cite> Registration is completed online through the official registration portal.
Attendee registration fees (tiered by date):
<cite index="2-38">Registration includes an attendee badge that provides Exhibit Hall floor access to both AAPEX and the SEMA Show, though access may be restricted for some sessions.</cite> To be approved, <cite index="2-49">you must verify that your company is active in the automotive aftermarket and that you are a current owner or employee, with a matching business email domain preferred.</cite>
AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, and it is held annually in Las Vegas. <cite index="2-115">The show represents the more than $1 trillion motor vehicle aftermarket</cite>, and more broadly <cite index="1-53">AAPEX represents the over $2.3 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry.</cite> A notable recent milestone is the 2026 expansion: <cite index="1-32,1-33">a new partnership between AAPEX and the Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association (PAMA) that brings an enhanced Oil & Lube section to the show floor under the "iFLEX at AAPEX" banner.</cite>
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
201 Sands Avenue
The Venetian Expo (formerly the Sands Expo) is a large convention center adjacent to The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts just off the Las Vegas Strip. <cite index="5-19,5-20">Combined with the Venetian Convention Center at the Venetian and Palazzo, the Venetian Expo Center boasts 2.25 million square feet of flexible combined meeting and convention space.</cite> <cite index="9-26">The Venetian Expo has four exhibit halls.</cite> <cite index="13-3">The complex features expansive expo halls and over 300 meeting rooms, nearly all of them customizable.</cite> <cite index="6-27,6-28">The resort recently invested in state-of-the-art network infrastructure and is one of the largest, most robust Wi-Fi6 meeting and convention centers in the world, providing continuous high-speed internet across the entire resort.</cite> <cite index="5-7">There are two food courts in Hall G on Level 1.</cite>
The venue is served by the Venetian and Palazzo parking facilities. <cite index="6-23">The Venetian Resort offers two paid self-parking garages and valet.</cite> Parking rates are subject to change, and event rates may be in effect, so check posted signage on arrival. <cite index="5-1">Limited oversized vehicle parking is available on the first level of The Venetian parking garage, accessible from either the Las Vegas Blvd or Koval Lane entrances.</cite> Accessible/handicap parking is available in the garage on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Venetian Expo sits on the Las Vegas Strip with several transportation options. <cite index="5-22">The venue is about 4.5 miles from Harry Reid International Airport, roughly a 15-minute drive.</cite> <cite index="5-17">Taxi fare from Harry Reid International Airport to the Venetian Expo Center is a flat $27.</cite> <cite index="5-18">Taxi and Lyft/Uber lanes are located immediately outside of Venetian Expo's front entrance</cite>, and rideshare users should arrange pickup only after making a reservation, as waiting in the driveway is not permitted. <cite index="5-14,5-15">The center is accessible via the "Deuce" double-decker buses that run along the Strip; get off at The Venetian coming from the South and at Treasure Island coming from the North.</cite> The Las Vegas Monorail also serves the area.
The Venetian Resort is the headquarters hotel and is directly connected to the Expo. <cite index="6-22">The Venetian Resort and The Venetian Expo are connected via The Venetian Convention Center.</cite> ISC also partners with Connections Housing to offer discounted rooms at other Strip hotels. Options include:
Connections Housing is the official housing partner; attendees are advised to book only through official channels to avoid unauthorized third-party solicitations.
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AAPEX 2026 takes place at the Venetian Expo (201 Sands Ave.) and Caesars Forum (3911 S Koval Ln) in Las Vegas, NV. The Exhibit Hall is open to registered attendees Tuesday, November 3 through Thursday, November 5, 2026, with exhibit hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Only business representatives of the automotive aftermarket industry may attend, and all registrants are subject to review and approval by Event Management. Non-automotive companies, consumers, and enthusiasts are not permitted, and no one under age 16 may access the exhibits.
Attendee registration is $50 through June 27, $75 through September 25, and $100 starting September 26 or onsite; financial services and non-exhibiting companies pay $399. The badge provides Exhibit Hall floor access to both AAPEX and the SEMA Show, though some sessions may be restricted.
Booth space is $34 per square foot for Auto Care Association, MEMA, NARSA, or PAMA members and $59 per square foot for non-members. Premium placements add fees: $750 for a corner, $2,800 for a peninsula, and $5,800 for an island booth.
Complimentary shuttles run between official AAPEX hotels, the AAPEX Forum, and the SEMA Show, and the Las Vegas Monorail's Harrah's/The Linq station sits at the AAPEX Forum entrance. Paid parking is available at The Venetian and The Palazzo garages, and taxis, rideshares, buses, and SuperShuttle airport service are also options.
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