AVI to hold training conference next to AAPEX

Sept. 17, 2015
AVI will hold its 2015 Training Conference next to AAPEX 2015, making it convenient and cost-efficient for attendees to participate in two industry events while in Las Vegas.

AVI will hold its 2015 Training Conference next to AAPEX 2015, making it convenient and cost-efficient for attendees to participate in two industry events while in Las Vegas.

The AVI conference will take place Monday, Nov. 2 through Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Galileo Rooms. The conference is geared toward technicians, service writers, shop owners and managers. This year, it will offer 14 classes, including all-new counter training, live stream technical events and management seminars. For a list of classes and registration information, visit: www.aviconference.com.  

AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2. Sessions will be held at the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Marco Polo Rooms 701-707 and 801-804.

This year’s AAPEXedu program will spotlight disruptive and emerging technologies. With nearly 50 free sessions, the program is designed to help automotive service professionals, warehouse distributors (WDs), retailers, parts stores and manufacturers stay ahead of the curve. For information, visit: www.aapexshow.com.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, 50-plus AAPEXedu sessions and 39,000 targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX. 

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: [email protected].

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