Hello Media Representative:

The Virtual AAPEX Experience is shaping up to be the hub of training, insights and connections for the global automotive aftermarket industry. If you still need to register, go to Media Registration.

As registered media, you’ll have access to training classes, keynote sessions, award ceremonies, new products, and product and equipment demos in Joe’s Garage. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with trainers and guest speakers, as well as connect with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The virtual platform will open in early October when you can begin setting up your meetings and agenda.

Here’s more news about the Virtual AAPEX Experience to keep you ahead of the curve:

AAPEX Weekly Webinars in October
AAPEX will host free webinars on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, EDT, in October to complement the Virtual AAPEX Experience. Registration is required and is separate from your media registration for the Virtual AAPEX Experience.

Here’s the lineup of webinars:

• Oct. 6: "The Changing Landscape of Low Cost Countries," speakers Steve Ganster and Pilar Dieter of YCP Solidiance,
• Oct. 13: "Industry 4.0: The Digitization of Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategies for the Automotive Aftermarket," speakers Aneesh Padalkar, principal, and Nikhil Nayak, senior consultant, Ricardo Strategic Consulting
• Oct. 20: "5 Trends in 5 Minutes: Key Automotive Trends Impacting the North American Aftermarket | Import Segment Panel Discussion," speaker: Todd Campau, associate director for Automotive Solutions, IHS Markit. Panelists: Bob Cushing, executive vice president, Professional, Advance Auto Parts; Malcolm Sissmore, vice president, Sales North America Independent Aftermarket, Delphi; Bill Moss, owner, EuroService Automotive and president, BIMRS; and John Treece, president and CEO, DMA Sales (panel moderator). Sponsored by the Auto Care Association Import Vehicle Community.
• Oct. 27: "Aftermarket 2021," speaker Nathan Shipley, executive director and industry analyst, NPD

Students Welcome at Virtual AAPEX Experience
Students interested in pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry are invited to attend the Virtual AAPEX Experience. Event organizers view this as an opportunity to provide training to young professionals pursing industry career paths, helping them prepare for the future, while also highlighting opportunities in the automotive aftermarket to address the industry’s need to attract top talent. To learn more, read the official press release.

Instructor- and Exhibitor-Led Training Schedule
With your media registration, you can attend any of the training at the Virtual AAPEX Experience. To start planning your agenda, here’s the official Schedule.

Virtual AAPEX Experience Blog
For valuable insights from top leaders in the automotive aftermarket, read the weekly Virtual AAPEX Experience Blog. Here’s a look at the most recent blogs:

• Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Discover the Value of Remanufactured Parts at the Virtual AAPEX Experience by John Chalifoux, president & chief operating officer, MERA - The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing,
• Improve Yourself and Your Shop Through the Virtual AAPEX Experience by John Burkhauser, director of education, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY,
• Going Virtual: Great Training and So Much More by Carm Capriotto, podcast host, Remarkable Results Radio,
• The Aftermarket in Latin America and Opportunities at the Virtual AAPEX Experience 2020 by Carolina Arregoces, associate, international affairs, Auto Care Association,
• The Pandemic’s Important Lesson for the Automotive Aftermarket by Aaron Lowe, AAP, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, Auto Care Association.

Please contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Virtual AAPEX Experience!

Monica Buchholz
Media
Virtual AAPEX Experience
(978) 470-8887