Here’s What You Can’t Miss at AAPEX 2019
Whether you’re selling automotive parts or looking for cutting-edge products that can help your business stay ahead of the competition, the 2019 AAPEX Expo in Las Vegas is just the place you need to be.
If your company plans to exhibit at the trade show or you simply plan on attending, here are some key events and you can’t miss out on.
George W. Bush is a Keynote Speaker
George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, will be speaking at the Keynote Breakfast on Nov. 5. The AAPEX website states that his fireside chat topic is “The Challenges Facing Our Nation in the 21st Century and the Power of Freedom.”
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The doors open for this early-bird event at 6 a.m. in The Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian, so be sure to get there early to grab breakfast and find a seat!
The AAPEX Virtual Vehicle Challenge is Back
Competing in this challenge has its perks. According to AAPEX, the winning competitor for each day earns free registration for the AAPEX 2020 Show and housing for up to 4 nights.
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How do you win this deal? By being the fastest competitor to install parts into a vehicle using virtual reality goggles. Watch this video of the Virtual Vehicle Challenge to know what to expect.
Networking and Product Viewing Possibilities
The AAPEX Show is “the world’s gathering place for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry,” according to the MEMA website.
There are more than 2,500 exhibiting companies, over 48,000 buyers, and plenty of exhibits to experience in just 3 days. From the AAPEX website, here are just a few exhibits you can attend:
The New Products Showcase: you can preview the new products entering the aftermarket
The New Packaging Showcase: discover innovative and eco-friendly ways to package your product and increase your sales
Product Demos: these provide one-on-one opportunities for you to see how products work and to converse with manufacturers and suppliers
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Anyone in the automotive industry knows the value of the AAPEX Show, so make sure you take advantage of all that there is to offer!