The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has announced the launch of a two-day national convention for aftermarket parts, service and repair professionals in 2018.
Called Autocare 2018, the conference will address the theme Disruption, Innovation, Rejuvenation, with local and international speakers covering the topics that matter to the future of all businesses and professionals in the automotive industry.
The initiative is part of a long-term AAAA strategy to support growth across all sectors of the automotive aftermarket industry.
The event will be held at the new International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, Sydney, on May 4 and 5, 2018.
AAAA executive director Stuart Charity says launching a major new automotive industry event in Sydney is also part of the objective.
“With thousands of automotive professionals attending this convention, it will provide industry suppliers with an unrivalled business development opportunity in this important market,” he says.
“The plan is to hold the Autocare convention in Sydney in 2018, and the hugely successful Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and Collision Repair Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April, 2019.
“With this duo of large national events, the AAAA is providing leadership for the aftermarket sector.
“We look forward to providing all businesses in our industry with the information exchange, educational programmes and business opportunities they need to ensure strong growth and a sustainable future,” Charity says.
Plenary sessions and workshops at Autocare 2018 will be arranged around three principal streams over the two days, targeting automotive product manufacturers and suppliers, mechanical repair workshop owners and technicians, and collision repair vendors and providers.
Charity says Autocare 2018 will be a game changing event for automotive parts, service and repair professionals.
“This convention will address the very latest developments and global trends in our industry,” he says.
“It will bring international ideas for us to consider as we plan for the future. Australia’s automotive industry has never before been offered a convention of this scope and depth.”
Charity says, “This convention will also feature celebrity guest appearances from a range of high profile automotive and motorsport identities.
“For the motoring enthusiast, there will be a feature car display of modified and custom cars on the International Convention Centre’s 3000sqm outdoor deck, which provides spectacular Sydney views,” he says.
“This convention will offer a range of networking opportunities, including a gala dinner on the evening of Friday, May 4.”
Charity says, “Autocare 2018 is a must-attend event for all automotive parts and tyre stores, mechanical and collision repair workshops and product manufacturers and suppliers.”
For more information, visit autocare.org.au.
