AAPEX will present its free weekly webinar series in October, covering four critical topics impacting the global automotive aftermarket industry.

All automotive aftermarket professionals will benefit from attending the webinars, which will be held Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – Noon EDT, starting Oct. 4 and concluding Oct. 25. 

Registration is required and may be done on the October Webinar Series page on the AAPEX website. This year’s lineup will include: 

Oct. 4: “Disruptive Technologies: Shaping the Future of Last Mile Logistics” presented by Jon Ward, VP, CSO, Elite EXTRA

Oct. 11: “Industry-Wide Impact: Adapting to Tech in the Aftermarket Ecosystem” moderated by Ben Johnson, Director, Product Management, Mitchell 1, with panelists Shawn Dupuie, Bosch Automotive Workshop Services; Rob Morrell, Senior Training Director, WorldPac Training Institute at WorldPac; and Keith Perkins, L1Training, Mobile Diagnostics Repair Service and Trainer

Oct. 18: “Exploring Allyship – From Intent to Impact” moderated by Tammy Tecklenburg, Founder & CEO, dott., with panelists Jill Trotta, VP, Partnerships and Business Development, Torqata; Tara Topel, Owner, Topel’s Service Center; Mike Stevens, Director, Culture and People Development, Standard Motor Products; and Jillian Weishaar, Manager, Education & Diversity and Inclusion, The Parts Authority

Oct. 25: “Impact of Domestic Freight on Auto Industry” presented by Christopher Nadeau, CEO, Haversack

The series will lead up to AAPEX 2022 taking place Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. 

About AAPEX

AAPEX represents the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically features 2,500 exhibiting companies that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX also provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is closed to the general public.

AAPEX 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: info@aapexshow.com.