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# AAPEX 2026 (The Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/aapex
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/venetian-expo-las-vegas

- **Dates:** Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 5, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM (https://conventions.com/venues/venetian-expo-las-vegas)
- **Attendance:** 47,000+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 2,500+ Exhibiting Brands (Map Your Show Interactive Floorplan)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Flexible Resort Hybrid (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/aapex/registration

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Automotive aftermarket executives and procurement buyers budget for AAPEX 2026, held Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 5, 2026, at The Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM to source advanced fleet solutions. Exhibitors secure dedicated hardline VLANs for live diagnostic demos while driving high-value enterprise pipeline through off-floor steakhouse briefings.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Advance Auto Parts** (advanceautoparts.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $300,000 – $500,000): Official Show Presenting Sponsor & Main Stage Keynote
- **O'Reilly Auto Parts** (oreillyauto.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $300,000 – $500,000): Official Show Presenting Sponsor & Innovation Garage
- **Auto Care Association** (autocare.org — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $150,000 – $299,999): Official Hosted Buyer Program & Executive Summit
- **AutoZone** (autozone.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $150,000 – $299,999): Official Education Program & Seminar Tracks
- **Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)** (mema.org — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $150,000 – $299,999): Official Industry Insights & Networking Lounge
- **Snap-on** (snapon.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Tool & Equipment Demo Zone
- **Tenneco (DRiV)** (driv.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Powertrain & Chassis Technology Track
- **Bosch Automotive Aftermarket** (bosch-automotive.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $50,000 – $99,999): Official Opening Welcome Reception & Networking Event
- **Valvoline** (valvoline.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $50,000 – $99,999): Official Show Wi-Fi & Charging Stations

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Automotive Technology & Mobility • Tools & Equipment • Import Vehicle Community • Paint, Body & Equipment
- **Keynote Tracks:** Aftermarket Trends & Forecasts • Electric Vehicle & ADAS Innovations • Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions • Shop Management & Technician Training
- **Bosch** (Anchor Exhibitor — Automotive Parts & Diagnostics): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Tenneco** (Anchor Exhibitor — Ride Performance & Clean Air): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Denso** (Anchor Exhibitor — Thermal, Powertrain & Mobility): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Standard Motor Products (SMP)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Engine Management & Temperature Control): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Advance Auto Parts** (Headline Sponsor — Automotive Aftermarket Retail): Platinum Sponsor & Demo Suite
- **O'Reilly Auto Parts** (Headline Sponsor — Automotive Aftermarket Retail): Platinum Sponsor & Demo Suite
- **AutoZone** (Headline Sponsor — Automotive Aftermarket Retail): Platinum Sponsor & Demo Suite
- **Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)** (Keynote Brand — Industry Advocacy & Insights): Executive Briefing & Networking Lounge
- **Auto Care Association** (Keynote Brand — Industry Research & Education): Executive Briefing & Networking Lounge
- **Snap-on** (Pavilion Leader — Tools & Equipment): Large Booth / Tools & Equipment Zone
- **Hunter Engineering Company** (Pavilion Leader — Wheel Service & Alignment): Large Booth / Tools & Equipment Zone
- **Mahle** (Anchor Exhibitor — Engine Components & Filtration): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **ZF Aftermarket** (Anchor Exhibitor — Driveline & Chassis Technology): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Gates Corporation** (Anchor Exhibitor — Power Transmission & Fluid Power): Island Booth / Main Hall

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott)** (undefined) — ~$525/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords)** (undefined) — ~$430/nt show week vs. ~$165/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wynn & Encore Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$670/nt show week vs. ~$279/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **The Venetian Resort & The Palazzo** (undefined) — ~$610/nt show week vs. ~$249/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor)** (undefined) — ~$215/nt show week vs. ~$79/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$235/nt show week vs. ~$85/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas)** (Modern American Steakhouse, $$$$) — 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout · Min: $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout
- **SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas)** (Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse, $$$$) — Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian · Capacity: Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) · Min: $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR
- **Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas)** (Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout, $$$$) — Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian · Capacity: Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout · Min: $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout
- **Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian)** (Creole Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G · Capacity: Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout · Min: $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout
- **Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian)** (Luxury Contemporary Cantonese, $$$$) — 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo · Capacity: 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout · Min: $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout
- **Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower)** (Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard, $$$) — 5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo · Capacity: Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception · Min: $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is AAPEX 2026 held in Las Vegas?
AAPEX 2026 is scheduled for Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 5, 2026 at The Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas, NV (organized by Auto Care Association & MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers).

### How much does a 10x10 booth cost all-in at AAPEX 2026?
A standard 10x10 inline space typically starts around $3,800 – $5,100 Raw, landing near ~$11.8k – $16.9k All-In once drayage, electrical, carpet, and graphics are included. Sourcing turnkey rental displays and 4K monitors from local Las Vegas EAC vendors cuts freight and decorator markups by 35%–50%.

### What are the closest hotels and VIP client dinner buyouts near The Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties before the 30-day housing block cutoff (hotel compression: 9.3 / 10 Citywide Surge), and reserve private dining rooms for 15–150+ VIP clients at least 45 days ahead.