AAPEX 2024 Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP) Overview

Nov. 05 - Nov. 07, 2024 | The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada

Under the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP), the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) is working with the Auto Care Association and MEMA to promote participation at AAPEX 2024 and recruit international buyers from around the world to meet with U.S. exhibitors at the AAPEX 2024 Show.

AAPEX is a well-respected trade-only global annual event where automotive aftermarket professionals connect with colleagues, manufacturers, and suppliers, get hands-on training, and discover new products and technologies essential for keeping them on the forefront of the aftermarket industry.  AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA, the Vehicle Supplier Association.  AAPEX 2024 will be showcasing 1400 product categories, with expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) product categories.


Countries Currently Recruiting Buying Delegations:

Brazil, Chile, China (Beijing), China (Shanghai), Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkiye.

International Business Development Programs:

Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings:  The Auto Care Association will be coordinating an international B2B Matchmaking Program at the AAPEX 2024 Show. USCS will be working with The Auto Care Association to coordinate the B2B Matchmaking Program. Stay tuned for additional details.

International Market Counseling Meetings: 

Connect with US Commercial Service automotive industry Specialists to discuss market opportunities and challenges, trade barriers, export finance options, and more!

To Learn more about the TEPP at AAPEX 2024 and how to take advantage of the international business development programs for US Exhibitors, please contact Shannon Christenbury, US Commercial Service Greenville, SC at Shannon.Christenbury@trade.gov