The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) are events dedicated to the automotive service and repair industries. NACE/CARS provides OEMs the opportunity to serve several segments of the automotive industry at one event. Leadership representing the collision, service repair and insurance markets will be in attendance to gain insight on the latest technology in their respective fields.
The expo and conference will take place in Anaheim, California, in the Anaheim Convention from August 9-13, 2016. The expo times begin Thursday, August 11 from 9 am to 5 pm and open again Friday, August 12 from 10 am to 5 pm. Registration began March 3, and pricing for attendees starts as low as $35 online.
NACE/CARS 2016 is presented by the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Education sessions will begin Wednesday, August 10, and continue through Friday, August 12. There will be more than 60 education sessions to attend as well, where attendees can learn more about business management, leadership, technology and telematics accompanied by numerous technical sessions. A few sessions that stand out include: How Customers Are Using Mobile Technology, including the tricks of the mobile marketing trade and creating a mobile-friendly presence to stay ahead; Internet and Email Security, how you could be exposed and why this is important to your business; Catering to Today’s Connected Customer, tips on marketing to, selling and serving the modern customer; and a session on Independent Shop Growth Education, addressing competition and business growth in a highly-competitive market. The exhibit hall will have live demonstrations and training, the I-Car stage, OE training and more. It opens August 11 and closes the evening of August 12.
No other event offers this level and diversity of repair training while bringing together all facets of the automotive industry like NACE/CARS. Targeting business owners, management and technicians, this conference and exposition brings together all market segments for the latest and most comprehensive repair solutions, services, education, products and technology.
Held during Industry Week and co-located with Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA), National Auto Body Council (NABC), Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MERA), OEM collision roundtable, Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), Collision Industry Conference (CIC), the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s annual golf outing and I-CAR, this is an event where you’ll find networking, education and training opportunities, exhibits and dedicated professionals from across the automotive service and repair industries.
OEs such as Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota have committed to sponsorships, training and large exhibit spaces. This participation showcases their support for NACE/CARS as the destination for the automotive collision and service repair markets in 2016. Much of the OE training and demonstrations will be held on the show floor at no additional cost to attendees.
With the return of major suppliers, including CCC, AutoZone, PPG, Garmat, Celette, Enterprise, Car-O-Liner, NAPA, Akzo Nobel, Chief, AudaExplore, Global Finishing Solutions, LKQ, UniCure, ProSpot and more, the vendor and supplier community is committing to the mission of ASA and its partners to grow an event for the industry, by the industry.
For more information, visit www.naceexpo.com or email: [email protected]
