Auto Care Association Celebrates 10 Years of International Business Matchmaking at AAPEX

BETHESDA, Md. - August 31, 2026 - The Auto Care Association has opened registration for its International Business Matchmaking at AAPEX 2026, taking place Nov. 3-5 at the AAPEX Floor in Las Vegas. This year marks the program's 10th anniversary of connecting United States-based exhibitors with international buyers at AAPEX.

For the past decade, the annual program has helped U.S. companies to build relationships with international buyers and explore opportunities to expand their global businesses. Through pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, exhibitors can meet potential customers directly at their booths during AAPEX.

Expanding Global Reach at AAPEX 2026

The program gives U.S. exhibitors the opportunity to:

• Meet international buyers interested in U.S. products;
• Explore new markets and sales opportunities;
• Build valuable business relationships;
• Save time with pre-scheduled meetings and a personalized agenda; and
• Participate at no cost.

Participants receive access to the Auto Care Association Business Matchmaking Platform to review participant profiles, manage meeting requests and access their personalized agenda.

"We have participated for two consecutive years, and it has been a great success in connecting us with international buyers and prospects from across the region," said Diego Castillo, sales manager, K Group Corp (www.kgroupcorp.com), and Auto Care Association member. "It's the ideal space to expand our global reach. Excellent program and outstanding event organization."

Registration Now Open

U.S. exhibitors interested in participating should complete the online application by Oct. 18, 2026. Once approved, participants will receive access to the Business Matchmaking Platform to begin identifying potential business connections and scheduling meetings.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 18, 2026
Cost: No cost to participate

Register now at autocare.org/AAPEXmatchmaking.

To learn more about the program and read testimonials from past participants, visit the Auto Care Association website.

For more information, contact Carolina Arregoces, manager, international affairs, Auto Care Association, at [email protected].