To avoid a date clash with the Melbourne Grand Prix next year, the 2024 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo (AAA Expo), will be held from April 11 to 13 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) says the AAA Expo is the nation’s only exhibition for the $25B aftermarket industry, co-located with the Collision Repair Expo (CRE) all under one roof.
The Repco-sponsored 2024 AAA Expo will also host the return of the International Pavilion will allow Expo visitors to connect with suppliers not only from across the country, but from across the globe, in Melbourne.
“We are very excited to officially launch the 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo. We have some game-changing features lined-up to make AAA Expo 24 a must-attend event for business owners, managers, and technicians,” AAAA chief executive Stuart Charity says.
“Designed by the industry for the industry, the AAA Expo will deliver a multitude of opportunities for visitors to connect, learn and build their businesses.
The 2024 AAA Expo theme is ‘The Future is Here’ and it will showcase the latest vehicle repair and servicing equipment, parts, tools and accessories, new technology and trends.
A training and education program is also in development, including some free opportunities for attendees, with more details about the program to be released in the coming weeks.
“The automotive industry in Australia is in the midst of revolutionary change driven by the complexity of the car parc, rapid changes in vehicle technology, and the evolving capabilities and needs of our workforce and customers,” Charity says.
“Those that prepare today will be the ones who succeed tomorrow, and it is our mission at the AAAA and with AAA Expo to provide our members and trade visitors with the tools and knowledge they need to make the right future-focused decisions for their businesses.
“As part of this, training will be a key focus of the Expo. The AAAA are pulling together an incredible education program for the Expo which will deliver a calibre of speakers and depth of technical content, as well as increased ‘hands on’ training to satisfy industry demand.
“The AAAA will be bringing an enhanced Workshop of the Future concept to the 2024 show. It will be so comprehensive that it requires two sections – one focused on EVs, and one on ADAS calibration.
“Similarly, visitors to the 2024 4WD Innovation Zone will be more impressed than they were at its inaugural appearance,” he says.
The Expos will bring together more than 400 brands plus international exhibitors and guests, showcasing the latest vehicle repair and servicing equipment, technology, parts and accessories to the estimated 9,000 trade visitors.
Dedicated training programs led by respected industry experts, the Australian Auto Aftermarket Awards banquet and breakfast, a networking event, vehicle display area, celebrity appearances and competitions will all add to the three-day experience.
Free registrations for this huge event are now open at www.aftermarketexpo.com.au.
To get involved as an exhibitor or sponsor at the Auto Aftermarket Expo, please contact partnerships@aftermarketexpo.com.au .
