Las Vegas, Nevada -- Organizers of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) have unveiled new details about the show’s 2025 training program, which will feature the largest number of education stages in the event’s history when it runs Nov. 4 to 7 at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, concurrent with the SEMA Show.
The 2025 edition will include four stages — two Special Stages dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and two AAPEX Education Stages focused on broader topics such as business management, trade and policy. One of the education stages, located in Caesars Forum, is new this year and designed to accommodate growing numbers of international attendees.
“The pace and complexity of innovation in the automotive aftermarket necessitates a visual presentation,” said Mark Bogdansky, vice-president of trade shows and community engagement for the Auto Care Association. “Each stage has a full schedule of learning opportunities, live demos and expert-led discussions — and these are complimentary for all show attendees.”
Among the ADAS Stage highlights are sessions on market opportunities from University of Michigan professor Jim Fish (left) and calibration solutions from Standard Motor Products director of training Ryan Kooiman (right). The EV Stage will host technical demonstrations by Delphi/Phinia’s Dave Hobbs (centre) and an electric vehicle forecast presented by PwC Strategy partners Carlos Thimann and Akshay Singh.
The AAPEX Education Stages will cover topics including logistics, market analysis and trade policy. One panel, moderated by Kooiman, will explore the REPAIR Act in the 119th Congress with representatives from the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
Beyond the free mini-sessions, AAPEX will also feature more than 75 premium full-length sessions developed by WORLDPAC Technical Training Institute and NAPA Autotech. While many focus on advanced diagnostics, others address business leadership and workplace culture, including new segments on conflict resolution, partnership management and mental health. Premium training costs US$150 per session or US$400 for a five-session package.
Liz Goad, vice-president of events for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, said the emphasis this year is on practical learning. “AAPEX brings together a full range of hands-on training and real-world insights to help the aftermarket tackle today’s biggest technical and business challenges,” she said.
AAPEX, which runs concurrently with the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, offers attendees access to two of the world’s largest automotive trade events in one week. Registration for AAPEX 2025 is open at US$100, with complimentary passes available for qualified vocational students, reporters and journalists. Organizers recommend that attendees check the online schedule for updates and book accommodations early through the official housing partner, onPeak.
AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. The event represents the US$2.3 trillion global automotive aftermarket and typically hosts more than 2,600 exhibiting companies from around the world.
