AAPEX 2025 Unveils Expanded Mini Session Stages Focused on EVs and ADAS
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo announced the schedules for mini sessions being presented on the Special Stages and AAPEX Education Stages at AAPEX 2025 in a recent press release.
In response to requests from buyers, exhibitors, and attendees, the show has expanded the number of stages from three to four this year, with two for each category. There are two topic-designated Special Stages: one will focus on advanced driver assistance systems, while the other is dedicated to electric vehicles. Both stages will be located in the Venetian near Joe’s Garage.
Similarly, there are also two AAPEX Education Stages this year. Both will provide mini sessions on a range of topics from market analysis to logistics and trade policy. AAPEX Education Stage 1 will be located in the Transmission Section in the Venetian, Level 2, while AAPEX Education Stage 2 will be hosted in Caesars Forum.
The following mini sessions will be hosted at the stages as listed:
ADAS Special Stage, Venetian, level 1, booth J8632
- ADAS market opportunities, Professor Jim Fish, Center for Entrepreneurship,
University of Michigan - ADAS calibration challenges & solutions, Ryan Kooiman, director of training,
Standard Motor Products - TRW advanced driver assistance systems & chassis, Brian Bay, technical trainer,
ZF Aftermarket
EV Special Stage, Venetian, level 1, booth J7214
- EV and non-EV uses for milli ohm and mega ohm meters, Dave Hobbs, senior tech
trainer, Delphi/Phinia - 2025 joint EV trends and forecast report, Carlos Thimann, partner, Akshay Singh,
partner, and Keshav Chaudhary, senior manager – all from PwC Strategy - 2025 joint e-commerce trends and forecast report, Alec Lynch, vice president,
Jefferies Financial Group
AAPEX Education Stage 1, Venetian, level 2, booth A4075
- Training needs increase as vehicle complexities grow, Professor Jim Fish, Center
for Entrepreneurship, University of Michigan - U.S. policy change: Impacts on repair shops and vehicle maintenance behavior,
Robert Pietrowsky, vice president of Research, IMR/Endeavor Business Intelligence - The REPAIR Act in the 119th Congress (panel discussion), Lisa Foshee, senior vice
president government affairs and general counsel, Auto Care Association and Jon
Gentile, vice president, Legislative Affairs, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers; the session
will be moderated by Ryan Kooiman, director of training, Standard Motor Products
AAPEX Education Stage 2, Ceasars Forum, booth CA3023
- How to Cut 20%-plus logistics costs & ensure a 99.5% clearance rate, David Tong,
marketing director, Mollymawk International Logistics Co., Ltd. - Top 5 OEM and aftermarket manufacturer of brakes in domestic China, Denny
Yang, Vice General Manager, Chongqing Hongyu Friction Products Co., Ltd. - Tips for effective show participation, Bing Han, general manager, Atlas Expo Co.,
Ltd.
AAPEX will also offer over 75 full-length premium training sessions, including sessions designed by the WORLDPAC Technical Training Institute and NAPA Autotech. AAPEX has responded to attendee feedback and added several premium sessions dedicated to business and soft skills, including “What we don’t talk about: mental health, substance use, & behavioral addictions,” led by Margaret Light, MA, LMFT, CST, of Equilibrium Therapy Services P.L.L.C., and “Talent pipeline – building your bench and establishing ROI on training,” led by Matt Wagg, a coach and shop owner with Auto Ignite Management.
“The pace and complexity of innovation in the automotive aftermarket necessitates a visual presentation,” said Auto Care Association Vice President of Trade Shows and Community Engagement Mark Bogdansky. “Each stage has a full schedule of learning opportunities, live demos, and expert-led discussions – and these are complimentary for all show attendees.”