Save the date – the Auto Aftermarket Expo and Collision Repair Expo are coming!

Planning is well underway for the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, set for Melbourne from 14–16 May 2026.
Delivering an event of this scale is a major undertaking for our Association – and one we are proud to host. It requires months of preparation, careful consultation, and a clear focus on what our industry needs most.
The Expo is not just another date on the calendar – it is the flagship event for Australia’s automotive aftermarket, a sector that contributes over $58 billion to the Australian economy every year. It is where the industry comes together to connect, to learn, to showcase innovation, and to prepare for what’s next.

Listening to industry needs
Our industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now standard on new vehicles, electric vehicle uptake continues to rise, and workshops across the country are adapting to new technologies. With access to manufacturer data now available through the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS), workshops are embracing a game-changing shift in how they diagnose, service and repair vehicles, all while responding to rapidly changing customer expectations.
As the national association for the aftermarket, it’s vital that we don’t just keep pace with these changes – we help lead our members through them. That’s why our Expo continues to evolve. We are working closely with the Australian Repairers Council of Australia (ARCA), our Collision Repair subcommittee, and engaging with stakeholders across the supply chain to ensure the 2026 event tackles the issues that matter most.
Over recent times, we’ve hosted multiple industry meetings, roundtables and feedback sessions. This collaborative process ensures the program reflects the real-world challenges and opportunities facing workshops, repairers, manufacturers and suppliers. The message has been clear: our industry wants training that is practical, technology that is hands-on, and opportunities to connect with the best brands and brightest minds.

Building on a record-breaking 2024 Expo
The 2024 Expo was our biggest success yet – the largest in the event’s history. Thousands of professionals filled the halls, connected with more than 400 exhibitors, and joined technical training, business development sessions and live demonstrations. The energy, ideas and sense of industry pride were impossible to miss.
We are determined to build on that momentum. The 2026 Expo will feature new ideas, new formats, and expanded opportunities for learning and networking. We’re taking everything that worked so well in 2024 and raising the bar again.
What to expect in 2026
When you walk into the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in May 2026, you’ll experience the very best our industry has to offer. The Expo floor will showcase the biggest brands, the latest products, and world-leading technology.
Our training program will feature world-class presenters delivering sessions across both technical and business management streams. Whether you’re looking to upskill in EV servicing, understand the latest ADAS calibration requirements, attract new staff, or learn strategies to grow and future-proof your business, you will find it here.
Live demonstrations will showcase the latest innovations, giving you the chance to see, touch and experience new products and equipment in action. The Collision Repair Expo will continue to grow as a dedicated hub for body repair professionals, with a focus on advanced materials, repair methods and refinishing technologies.
And of course, the Expo is the best networking opportunity of the year. It’s where suppliers and workshop owners, managers and apprentices, innovators and decision-makers all come together.
Conversations that start at the Expo often lead to partnerships, ideas and opportunities that shape the next chapter of our industry.

The must-attend event for our industry
If you are serious about being part of the automotive aftermarket, this is the event you cannot afford to miss. It is the one place where the entire industry is represented, from local independent workshops to the world’s biggest brands.
This is where we celebrate our industry, face its challenges, and embrace its opportunities. It’s where we show that the Australian aftermarket is strong, innovative, and ready for what’s next.
If you are a business wanting to be involved, please hurry, as exhibition spaces are nearly fully booked – please contact partnerships@aaaa.com.au
We are excited to welcome you to another world-class Expo – an event designed by the industry, for the industry, and sharing in what promises to be the most important automotive aftermarket event in 2026.

Tickets will open shortly via www.autoaftermarketexpo.com.au and www.collisionrepair.com.au