United States. Through panels, conferences and specialized sessions, AutoAméricas Show attendees will be able to learn about key trends, innovations and strategies that are transforming the automotive ecosystem.
The next AutoAmericas Show congress, which will take place on February 19 and 20 at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), will bring together experts, leaders and professionals from the sector to address the main challenges and opportunities facing the auto parts and aftermarket market in Latin America.
One of the featured panels will be "Driving into the future: how information and the EuroTaller ecosystem can empower automotive aftersales", in which representatives of GrupoAuto EuroTaller, including David Ibarra (Colombia) and Antoni Diestre (Panama), will discuss how the ecosystem of this global network drives sustainable expansion in the industry with Camilo Chavarro (Colombia).
Another key topic will be "Customs Challenges in the Auto Parts Industry in Latin America", in which specialists such as Francia Hernández and Jesús Robles, from Forvis Mazars, will analyze the impact of customs regulations and strategies to optimize the supply chain.
The congress will also have a space to highlight the role of women in the industry with the panel "Women in Motion: Transforming the Automotive Industry". In this session, leaders such as Norvy Barreiro (Netpartes), Mónica Ortiz (Checorepuestos), Olga Méndez (Proquimsa) and María Zoraida Gallo (Hidráulicas y Repuestos H&R) will share their experiences, challenges and strategies to boost the growth and sustainability of the sector.
In addition, innovation and operational efficiency will be the protagonists in the conference "The value of integrating two key elements in your auto parts business: Returns automation and local dispatch and delivery management", led by Ronnie Pool, from Epicor Software Corporation.
One of the most anticipated events will be the CALA AWARDS panel, where the finalists for the Best Repair Workshop 2025 award, such as Cristian Jaramillo (Ecuador), Frank Guinard (Panama) and Alessio Mini (Panama), will share their vision on the current state of the industry and the challenges facing the aftermarket.
Another outstanding presentation will be "Repair, reuse, revolutionize: the new era of independent workshops and rebuilders", by Francisco José Aristizábal, technical specialist of AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association). This talk will address the challenges and opportunities faced by combustion engine workshops and rebuilders in the context of the transition to electric vehicles and their impact on the market.
The congress will also include the Auto Parts Industry Distributors Panel, where representatives of the sector will discuss the challenges in innovation, product development, commercialization and opportunities within the distribution market in Latin America. Panelists will include Yanneth Perdomo (Ecobrex Parts), Xavier Campodonico (GJ Parts) and Carlos Gomez (TrakMotive).
There will also be technical conferences of great relevance. Alejandro Hernández Márquez, from Walker Products Mexico, will present "The oxygen sensor today inside the vehicle", addressing its role in optimizing engine performance and reducing emissions.
Subsequently, Carlos Gómez, from TrakMotive, will offer the conference "Solutions in constant speed transmission assemblies" in which new products in constant speed semi-axles, CV joints and cardan shafts will be presented.
With a varied and high-level program, this event is shaping up to be an unmissable opportunity for those seeking to be at the forefront of the automotive industry in Latin America.
