Events & shows
We will be attending many industry events over the coming months, so it would be great to meet you in person at one of these and learn more about your business requirements and how we can help. See below for a complete listing of our upcoming events.

Alliance Winter Meeting
Shareholders and channel partners attend this event in order to network and get updates on the latest updates within the automotive aftermarket.
Location: Aventura, FL
When: December 3-6, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart, Autocat
Booth: N/A
Site: alliance1.com

HARDI Annual Conference
This annual show is focused around the HVACR industry and brings together business leaders from around the globe.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
When: December 2-5, 2023
Product Showcase: SmartDistributor, K8
Booth: #221
Site: hardiconference.com

NAFCD + NBMDA Convention
Gain access to top distributors, suppliers and service providers at the show. Establish new relationships, enhance your business strategy with insights from industry experts.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
When: November 14 - 16, 2023
Product Showcase: K8, Navigator
Booth: #329
Site: distributorconvention.org

SEMA 2023
See thousands of automotive performance products, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential skills by attending any one of the 70+ free education sessions.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
When: Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2023
Product Showcase: VAST, VAST Online
Booth: #41145
Site: semashow.com

AAPEX 2023
The automotive aftermarket industry comes together to explore emerging technology, make profitable deals, discover innovative products, receive training, and much more.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
When: Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart, Autocat
Booth: #2458
Site: aapexshow.com

Hardlines Conference
The Hardlines Conference is the only national event for the home improvement industry that is open to all banners and suppliers. The event attracts top retailers, buying group executives as well as leading wholesalers and manufacturers.
Location: Whistler, B.C. Canada
When: October 17-18, 2023
Product Showcase: K8 Trader
Booth:
Site: hardlines.ca

DPHA Conference
The DPHA provides an opportunity to make connections with dealers, manufacturers and representatives within the decorative plumbing, hardware and home fixture industry.

MEMA Conference
The MEMA Aftermarket Technology Conference is the top technology event in the North American aftermarket. All critical and emerging technologies will be showcased.

GAWDA 2023
Annual Convention
The Annual Convention addresses the market’s opportunities and
threats at the ‘big picture’ level and provides an occasion for strategic networking with the
industry’s leaders.

Home Hardware Homecoming
Homecoming brings together Home Hardware dealers from across Canada to share ideas and learn about new technologies.

ACPN Conference
The annual ACPN Knowledge exchange conference is the largest gathering of content professionals and their vendors and solutions partners.

AAM Group Meeting
The AAM Group Membership Meeting and Vendor Showcase brings together the distributions members and supplier partners for networking, purchasing, education and propecting.
Location: Frisco, TX
When: May 08-10, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart
Booth: N/A
Site: theaamgroup.com

Blue Hawk Conference
BLUE HAWK was established to ensure the survival and growth of the Independent HVACR Distributor.
Location: Austin, TX
When: April 30 - May 02, 2023
Product Showcase: SmartDistributor
Booth: N/A
Site: bluehawk.coop

ITDG Conference
The Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) annual trade show. A great opportunity to meet and interact directly with shareholders/members of ITDG and key decision makers.
Location: San Antonio, TX
When: April 27-30, 2023
Product Showcase: VAST & VAST Online
Booth: N/A
Site: itdg.com

ABPA Conference
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is the place to meet and network with the major players in the industry. In attendance will be parts distributors, manufacturers, vendors, and electronic information providers.
Location: Nashville, TN
When: April 25-27, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart
Booth: N/A
Site: autobpa.com

ISA Conference
Where Distribution, Manufacturing, and IMR companies come together to tackle the pressing issues, discuss the opportunities, and help shape the future of the Industrial Supply Channel.

"The Big Money Show" by Tri-State Enterprises
Tri-State Enterprises is excited to host a one of kind event that showcases all categories of automotive needs.
Location: Arlington, TX
When: April 15, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart, Autocat
Booth: 301
Site: N/A

"The Group" National Conference
“The Group” – Federated Auto Parts, Pronto, Parts Plus, Auto Pride, and Alliance members will all be together for this event.
Location: National Harbor, MD
When: March 27-30, 2023
Product Showcase: Autopart, Autocat
Booth: 307
Site: thegroupapsg.com

TCG Conference
The 2023 TCG Spring Conference will bring together over 120 TCG members and over 130 manufacturers, as well as TCG endorsed Member Service Providers.
Location: San Antonio, TX
When: March 13-17, 2023
Product Showcase: SmartDistributor
Booth: N/A
Site: thecommonwealthgroup.com

2023 ABSDA Expo
The IMARK Plumbing Annual Meeting will be from February 4-7, 2023. The Annual Meeting will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.
Location: Halifax, NS
When: March 7-8, 2023
Product Showcase: K8, K8 Trader
Booth: N/A
Site: absda.ca

Tuffy Dealer Meeting
2023 Tuffy Dealer Meeting will be held Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, thru Wednesday February 28th, 2023.
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
When: February 26-28, 2023
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth: N/A
Site: N/A

IMARK Plumbing Annual Meeting
The IMARK Plumbing Annual Meeting will be from February 4-7, 2023. The Annual Meeting will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.
Location: Orlando, FL
When: February 4-7, 2023
Product Showcase: SmartDistributor
Booth: N/A
Site: imarkgroup.com

The International Surfaces Event
Flooring event that brings together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, trends, services and technologies.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
When: Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2023
Product Showcase: Navigator
Booth: #3259
Site: intlsurfaceevent.com

WRLA Conference
The WRLA Building & Hardware Showcase is the largest gathering of the lumber and building materials industry in Canada!
Location: Winnipeg, ON
When: January 19-20, 2023
Product Showcase: K8 Trader
Booth: #731
Site: wrla.org

AASA Technology Conference
AASA Technology Conference brings together the brightest minds in aftermarket business technology for a series of can’t-miss sessions, panels, networking, and round-table discussions!
Location: Clearwater, FL
When: September 25-28, 2022
Product Showcase: Autopart
Booth:
Site: aftermarketsuppliers.org

Mighty Meeting
Mighty supports a nationwide network of franchises and company operations located in 44 states serving more than 15,000 automotive service facilities.
Location: Marco Island, FL
When: June 9-13, 2022
Product Showcase: Autopart
Booth:
Site: mightyautoparts.com

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
When: February 24, 2022
Product Showcase: VAST / VAST Online
Booth:
Site:

US Autoforce Conference
The 2022 U.S. AutoForce Business Conference will be held at Kalahari Resorts, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on February 24, 2022.