July 8–10, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
650
INA PAACE Automechanika 2026 is a trade show in Mexico City, Mexico with approximately 650 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
The show is the centerpiece of Automechanika Automotive Week, a series of connected events and features:
The exhibition covers more than 10 product categories and features a German Pavilion for international exhibitors.
According to the organizer, the 2025 event featured over 650 exhibitors from more than 35 countries and welcomed 28,000+ visitors from 37 countries.
Audience insights from the 2024 post-show data include:
Attendee registration for the 2026 edition is open through the show's official website via the "Register Now" link. Exhibitors apply separately through the "Intent to Exhibit" application in the Exhibitor Information section of the site.
International attendees and exhibitors who need travel documentation can submit a Visa Letter Request through the exhibitor pages. Specific ticket types, pass tiers and registration fee amounts should be confirmed directly on the official registration page.
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico is organized by Messe Frankfurt and is part of the global Automechanika network of automotive aftermarket trade shows. It is presented in partnership with INA (Industria Nacional de Autopartes) and MEMA. The event has established itself as the most important annual automotive aftermarket gathering in Latin America, growing to over 650 exhibitors from more than 35 countries and 28,000+ visitors from 37 countries by 2025. Its 2027 edition is already scheduled for July 7-9, 2027 in Mexico City.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Avenida del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, Miguel Hidalgo, 11200 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Centro Banamex — officially Centro Citibanamex — is described as a world-class convention center and the biggest meeting and convention center in Mexico City. It opened in 2002 and sits within the larger Hipódromo de las Américas racetrack complex, just west of the Polanco neighborhood.
The venue offers approximately 34,000 square meters of column-free exhibition space that can be divided into four independent halls, plus around 25 multi-purpose meeting rooms. Amenities include on-site restaurants and food stalls, extensive parking and modern AV infrastructure. Reviewers frequently note that it is clean, well-managed and spacious, with a distinctive view of the adjacent horse racing track.
The venue offers extensive on-site parking. Centro Banamex has approximately 3,000 covered parking spaces, with capacity for up to 10,000 cars across the entire Las Américas complex. Parking is covered and located close to the halls and event rooms. An authorized taxi service is available 24 hours a day next to the main lobby entrance.
By air: Centro Banamex is roughly a 45-minute drive from Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City International Airport). Many Polanco-area hotels are 50 minutes or less from the airport.
By car: The venue sits one block from the Anillo Periférico ring road, making it easy to reach from across the city, with ample covered parking on site.
By public transit: The venue can be reached via the Mexico City Metro, with nearby stations including Cuatro Caminos (Line 2), and Panteones, Polanco and Auditorio (Line 7); a short connection or ride is needed from the station to the center. Authorized taxis are available 24 hours at the main lobby, and rideshare services operate throughout the city.
The venue is close to the upscale Polanco district, which offers a wide range of hotels within a short drive. Options frequently cited near Centro Banamex include:
The show also arranges special hotel rates for participants; attendees can book through the official housing partner (Olé) or contact the reservations manager listed on the show's planning page.
The 2026 edition takes place July 8-10, 2026, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. Show hours each day are 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT.
It is aimed at automotive aftermarket and service professionals, including vehicle workshops, garages and tire services, plus retailers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers. In 2024, about 55% of attendees came from vehicle workshops, garages and tire services.
The 2025 event featured over 650 exhibitors from more than 35 countries and welcomed 28,000+ visitors from 37 countries. Exhibits span more than 10 product categories, from parts and diagnostics to electrics, lubricants, tires and digital solutions.
Attendee registration is open through the Register Now link on the show's official website. Exhibitors apply via the Intent to Exhibit application in the Exhibitor Information section, and visa letters can be requested for international travelers.
It is the largest automotive aftermarket event in Latin America and anchors Automechanika Automotive Week, which includes the International Aftermarket Summit, Automechanika Academy training, Innovation4Mobility, an E-Vehicle Training Zone and networking events. In 2024, 97% of attendees reported being satisfied and 96% intended to return.
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