According to retired four-star General Michael Hayden, the main body for defense used to be the U.S. government. “We have not decided what we want or what we will allow the government to do to keep us safe,” said Hayden. “When government is late to the need, as it is in the cyber domain, the private sector steps in. The main body for providing security in the cyberworld is now the private sector.”
AAPEX TV will capture the sounds and sights from the show floor, as well as the General Session address, awards ceremonies, the all-new Let’s Tech presentations, AAPEXedu sessions and interviews with thought leaders and industry experts.
“Let’s Tech” will make its debut at AAPEX 2016 with several 20-minute or less presentations to quickly bring attendees up to speed on the latest technology in the automotive aftermarket industry.
The NARSA Mobile Heat Transfer/Heating/Air Conditioning pavilion at AAPEX will return this year to serve as the global marketplace for service replacements parts and everything heat exchange, including finished products, manufacturing machinery, materials and supplies.
AAPEX is increasing its focus on technology with an all-new Connected Car Opportunities education track in the 2016 AAPEXedu program.
In addition, the results of NPD’s 2017 Consumer Outlook Survey, now in its 11th edition, will be unveiled for the first time exclusively to AAPEX attendees during an Aftermarket Outlook session.
This year’s AAPEXedu Service Professionals Program is designed to help automotive repair shops connect with today’s tech-savvy customers and stay ahead of the curve on key issues affecting their businesses.
To keep automotive aftermarket professionals ahead of the curve, many of this year’s AAPEXedu 2016 sessions will focus on new ways to connect with today’s digitally savvy customers.
The new AAPEX 365 app syndicates content to the AAPEX community year round, eliminating the need for users to download updates to the app.
The ASA management training is geared toward automotive repair shop owners, managers and service advisers.
During his address, Hayden will dissect political situations in hot spots around the world, analyzing the tumultuous global environment and offering an unapologetic insider’s look at what it all means for America and America’s interests.
AAPEX registration includes access to 2,200 exhibitors displaying the latest products and services to diagnose, service and maintain the nearly 1.2 billion vehicles on the road throughout the world. This year, attendees also can visit an all-new Automotive Technology section on the show floor, and participate in short, 20-minute “Let’s Tech” discussions on the latest technology related to vehicles, aftermarket solutions, the distribution channel and business.
