AAPEX 2026
AAPEX is a business-to-business trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, held alongside the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Venetian Expo & AAPEX Forum, Las Vegas
- Dates
- November 3–5, 2026
- Venue
- Venetian Expo & AAPEX Forum, Las Vegas
- Registration
- $50–$100 (tiered)
- Buyers
- 49,000+ targeted buyers
TL;DR
- AAPEX 2026 runs November 3–5 at the Venetian Expo and AAPEX Forum in Las Vegas.
- Attendee registration starts at $50 online through June 26, rising to $75 through September 25 and $100 after that or on-site.
- A single badge covers Exhibit Hall access to both AAPEX and the SEMA Show.
- The event connects more than 49,000 targeted buyers across the automotive aftermarket.
About
AAPEX represents what organizers describe as a global automotive aftermarket industry worth more than $2.3 trillion. The show is positioned to unite the entire aftermarket supply chain, giving access to key people, parts, and professional training in one place. For 2026 the show adds a partnership with the Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association, introducing an enhanced Oil & Lube section branded iFLEX at AAPEX. Attendees can walk the show floor across more than 1,400 product categories.
Who you'll find in the room
Distributors & wholesalers
Distributors and wholesalers supplying aftermarket products.
Retailers & e-commerce sellers
Retailers and e-commerce sellers of automotive parts and accessories.
Installer & service shops
Installer and service shops spanning performance, restyling, collision, calibration, and general repair.
Jobbers & buying groups
Jobbers and buying groups serving the aftermarket supply chain.
Fleet operators & upfitters
Fleet operators and upfitters for light- and commercial-vehicle programs.
Independent repair shops
AAPEX also serves independent repair shops alongside wholesalers, distributors, program groups, and service chains.
What attendees say
“There's a lot of variety to the AAPEX event now. It's not just a trade show booth exhibit. There's training, there's emerging technologies. Everything under one roof”
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Venue & travel
Venue
Venetian Expo & AAPEX Forum, 201 Sands Ave. (Venetian Expo) & 3911 S Koval Ln (AAPEX Forum), Las Vegas, NV 89109Getting there
AAPEX sits within walking distance of most popular Las Vegas hotels, with additional transportation options available to reach both venues.
Getting there
AAPEX-recommended hotel rooms booked through onPeak start as low as $90 per night.
Questions people ask
7 answeredAAPEX 2026 runs November 3–5, 2026, with Exhibit Hall hours of 9:00 am–5:00 pm each day.
Attendee registration is tiered: $50 online through June 26, $75 online from June 27 through September 25, and $100 online starting September 26 or on-site. Financial Investment Services professionals and Non-Exhibiting Companies pay $399 to register.
AAPEX 2026 is held at the Venetian Expo and AAPEX Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both venues sit within walking distance of most popular Las Vegas hotels, with additional transportation options available.
AAPEX connects more than 49,000 targeted buyers with exhibitors across the automotive aftermarket. The show floor spans more than 1,400 product categories, and organizers describe AAPEX as representing the more than $2.3 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry.
AAPEX registration is limited to business representatives of the automotive aftermarket industry, and registrants are subject to review and approval. Attendee categories include distributors and wholesalers, retailers and e-commerce sellers, installer and service shops, jobbers and buying groups, fleet operators, OE and tier suppliers, vehicle builders, and trade media.
AAPEX suggests business or business casual attire for attendees, exhibitors, and media at all times. Any logos or sayings on apparel must be in good taste.
AAPEX is a B2B-only trade show built around sourcing new products, meeting the aftermarket supply chain, and taking part in training, so it tends to suit buyers, distributors, and suppliers with a direct sourcing or purchasing need rather than casual visitors. The organizer does not publish attendee satisfaction or ROI data, so weigh the trip against your own sourcing goals and travel budget.
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