AAPEX 2026 Adds Interactive Games and Prize Giveaways
The Las Vegas trade show now features interactive simulators, escape rooms, and daily prize drawings for automotive professionals.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Auto Parts
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AAPEX 2026 brings new interactive experiences to Las Vegas, featuring daily prize giveaways and professional automotive-themed activities. Attendees can now navigate the show floor using the updated mobile application and participate in games like the Optimum Shop simulation.
Why it matters
These additions aim to modernize the trade show experience and maintain high levels of engagement for automotive professionals throughout the event. By integrating interactive challenges, organizers are shifting the focus toward more collaborative participant activities.
Registration for the event is $100, while media members receive complimentary entry. Daily prize winners are selected at 6 p.m. from entries scanned at the Roadside Attractions area.
The players
AAPEX
An annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry that serves as a hub for parts manufacturers, distributors, and repair professionals.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and scholarships for students entering the automotive aftermarket field.
The details
Attendees can engage with new show features by scanning conference badges at the Roadside Attractions area to enter daily giveaways, which include a Ford F-150. Other interactive elements include a NASCAR simulator in the AAPEX Forum and automotive-themed escape rooms near Joe's Garage that accommodate five-person teams for 10-minute sessions.
Timeline
6 p.m. daily: Prize winners are announced via the AAPEX mobile app.
The Home Front
The introduction of interactive show features reflects a broader industry trend toward experiential events to drive attendance and engagement. This shift mirrors similar transitions in large-scale professional gatherings looking to modernize traditional exhibition formats.
Attendees planning to visit the show floor should download the AAPEX mobile application for turn-by-turn navigation and real-time prize updates. Be sure to check the app at 6 p.m. daily if you have scanned your badge at the Roadside Attractions area.
The takeaway
Engaging with the show's new digital tools and interactive kiosks can enhance your experience and potentially qualify you for major daily prizes. Keep your conference badge handy for scanning throughout the event to participate in the giveaway drawings.
Further reading
For more updates on regional industry events, visit the Auto Parts section.
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