Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental restrictions, AAPEX 2020 will be hosted as a virtual event. The event is still scheduled for November 3-5.
Though the traditionally in-person event cannot be held, AAPEX plans on having many of the show's same elements available in a digital format, so the global automotive aftermarket community is still able to gather and exhibitors are still able to introduce their new products.
In a press release from AAPEX, Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, said, "AAPEX attendees and exhibitors are essential to keeping the motoring public on the road, even during times of crisis. We work in a dynamic industry and change has always been embraced by our predecessors and the 4.7 million men and women who now currently work to keep our industry at the forefront of the economy. AAPEX didn’t become the extraordinary event it is today by thinking small and not evolving to changing times and circumstances. While we had hoped to meet in person, we are excited to use technology to bring together the supply chain of essential services to conduct business.”
Paul McCarthy, president of AASA, also stated, "This was a difficult decision but circumstances on the ground made it impossible to have the show that we planned for our exhibitors and attendees. AAPEX and your industry associations have, and will continue, to support industry growth, pursue industry advocacy, ensure members’ safety, and do what is right for our industry.”
2021 brings AAPEX back to the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, November 2 through Thursday, November 4. For more information on the 2021 event contact W.T. Glasgow Inc., (708) 226-1300, [email protected].
Additional details on the 2020 event will be available on August 19.
