The agenda for 2018 will be available here in October.
SPARK participants will arrive throughout the day.
5:30 – 6:00 PM: The Do’s and Don’ts of Networking
6:00 – 7:00 PM: AAPEX reception – An exclusive networking event with industry leaders.
7:00 PM: Annual SPARK Team Dinner
7:30 – 8:45 AM: Orientation Breakfast with Mort Schwartz, Bret Jordan
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Derek Kaufman presentation – The Automotive Aftermarket–A Very Cool Place to Be
10:15 – 10:45 AM: OptiCat Catalog Tour at booth #4528
10:45 – 11:45 AM: Tour of the AAPEX Show floor
12:00 – 1:30 PM: Northwood Awards Luncheon
1:30 – 4:30 PM: AAPEX 2017 – Guiding Light volunteers accompany SPARK attendees through the show.
5:00 – 6:30 PM: Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception
7:30 PM: Dinner
7:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00 – 8:50 AM AAPEX General Session
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Tour of the AAPEX Show floor
10:00 – 10:45 AM: How to Differentiate Yourself from Your Peers presented by Howard Kesten (APA Search)
11:00 – 11:45 AM: Luminary panel discussion with Mike Kealey (Dorman Products), Dan Lelchuk (APC Automotive Technologies / AP Emissions/Centric Parts), Rich Jolivet (Advance Auto Parts)
12:00 – 12:45 PM: Luminary lunch
1:00 – 3:30 PM: AAPEX 2017 – Guiding Light volunteers accompany SPARK attendees through the show.
3:45 – 4:45 PM: YANG Town Hall – Get in the Driver’s Seat: The 3 Keys to a Successful Auto Care Career
5:00 – 5:30 PM: The Bright Future of the Aftermarket hosted by Larry Pavey (Federated Auto Parts)
5:30 – 6:30 PM: YANG Networking Reception
7:00 PM: Farewell Dinner
