Introduction: The History of Automechanika
One of the most successful B2B trade fairs in the world, Automechanika has a history spanning five decades. 1971 marked the first event which was organized as a replacement of the International Motor Show (IAA). The IAA was canceled citing a global showdown that year. This event attracted 400 exhibitors and the numbers haven’t seen a slowdown ever since. Today, Automechanika as a brand represents almost 20,000 exhibitors and boasts of about 600,000 worldwide visitors. These staggering figures have been possible due to the brands involvement in the entire value chain of the mobility industry.
With increasing globalization in the automotive industry, Automechanika followed suit by adding new venues globally since the 1990s. Messe Frankfurt now organizes this event in 14 countries that span across four continents backed by a collaboration with 160 partners, supporters and leading associations from the automotive industry. Each of the 15 Automechanika trade fairs is tailored to the requirements of its region. The trade fairs are supplemented by extensive supporting programmes featuring training, networking events and special areas of emphasis, making each of them the place to be for business interactions, professional development and a comprehensive overview of the market.
Background Information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organizer with its own exhibition grounds. With more than 2,500 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €718 million. They have close ties with the automotive industry sectors and serve the customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of Automechanika's Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).
Today, we will explore the various Automechanika events that are scheduled to happen across the globe in 2024.
23 May – 26 May 2024 | Automechanika Istanbul
The world’s leading trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket industry, this is Automechanika’s one event in Türkiye. Automechanika Istanbul will be organized at the Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Center.
Sponsors: ZF, Groupauto Türkiye, Bakirci, YANMAR
The 2023 edition saw a total of 58,024 professionals from across the globe get together with 1437 exhibitors from 41 countries and 10 country pavilions.
Visitor registration for 2024 event: https://automechanikaistanbulplus.com/register?lang=en
Information about participants and products: https://automechanikaistanbulplus.com/participants?lang=en
Website: https://automechanika-istanbul.tr.messefrankfurt.com/istanbul/en.html
05 Jun – 06 Jun 20204 | The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event returns for its second edition at the NEC in June 2024, promising to deliver an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to access the most dynamic training, technologies and tools for their trade. With the UK Aftermarket in the midst of its biggest shift in living memory as it transitions to EV and ADAS-enabled technologies, coupled with rapidly advancing service and repair technologies, never before has the need for an event of this caliber been stronger.
Bringing together 180 leading suppliers with 5,000 garages, body shop and vehicle detailing professionals, the 2-day event will host an interactive exhibition, live demonstrations, workshops and panel discussions with leading industry experts.
Website: https://uk.messefrankfurt.com/london/en/UKGarageandBodyshopEvent.html
Free ticket to attend: https://uk-garage-bodyshop-2024.reg.buzz/?affiliate=b72f9c9ba9b0191f084631128c679a2865cab8a317c7e7ffbd4c3cfe06e229f3
Exhibitor Enquiry: https://garage-and-bodyshop-event.uk.messefrankfurt.com/birmingham/en/forms/Exhibitor-Enquiry-Form.html
The list of Exhibitors: https://garage-and-bodyshop-event.uk.messefrankfurt.com/birmingham/en/Exhibitors_Products.html
20 June – 22 June 2024 | Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City is a two-way gateway connecting the Vietnamese automotive market to the world for industry players to explore the massive business opportunities and develop the entire automotive value chain.
Vietnam has become a hub for nurturing tech talent, attracting significant foreign investment in advanced technology. This emphasis has been instrumental in supporting the Government’s vision to increase the digital economy’s GDP contribution to 30% by 2030, along with a target of 7.5% annual labor productivity growth. Samsung Innovation Campus 2023 – 2024 officially started in October 2023 by Samsung Vietnam with the goal of developing high-tech skills in the Vietnamese youth who will drive the success of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution in Vietnam.
Visitor Registration: https://portal.messefrankfurt.com.hk/services/vor/registration_form.aspx?exhibition_id=3785&language=en
Exhibitor Enquiry: https://automechanika-hcmc.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hochiminhcity/en/contact.html
Exhibitor list and Products: https://automechanika-hcmc.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hochiminhcity/en/exhibitor-search.html
10 July – 12 July 2024 | INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City
Latin America’s largest event for the automotive aftermarket industry
Experience the most exciting and engaging platform for the automotive community across Mexico and beyond. If you are seeking new suppliers, product technology, educational and networking opportunities, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico is for you.
Be a part of Automotive week in Mexico City!
Automotive Week is a collaboration among a series of automotive events that support INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico, the largest event covering the entire value chain, with over 10 product categories, unique comprehensive educational programs, and a range of networking options for professionals to meet and learn. Join us and grow your business:
· NEW! International Aftermarket Summit: This event unites international business leaders to engage in discussions foreseeing and addressing the most pertinent trends within the market. Uncover the transformative impact of the digital revolution and e-commerce on supply chains, effective business strategies, and more while having the opportunity to network with key decision-makers from across the industry
· Innovation4Mobility: Where the automotive industry's future takes shape. Explore cutting-edge developments, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that drive innovation across the supply chain.
· Automechanika Industry Night: Hosted by MEMA’s Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), this exclusive gathering will unite industry leaders from across the supply chain for an exclusive networking event for a night filled with food, drinks, and much more.
· Automechanika Academy: Experience Mexico's leading training program for professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Explore the latest industry developments, gain practical insights into workshop challenges, learn about best business practices, repair solutions, and much more. Get all your questions on specific issues answered by key experts.
Website: https://ina-paace-automechanika-mexico-city.us.messefrankfurt.com/mexico-city/en.html
Visitor Registration: https://acob.guru/Pangea/regindStore.aspx?cuip=1-522223Y&md=1&lan=EN&acuni=2222227&lrse=1&utm_source=ws&utm_medium=click&utm_campaign=websitecontent&utm_content=WebReg&fui=2222227
Exhibitor Information: https://ina-paace-automechanika-mexico-city.us.messefrankfurt.com/mexico-city/en/ExhibitorInformation.html
Ready to Exhibit: send an email to onur.ozbay@usa.messefrankfurt.com
01 August – 03 August 2024 | Automechanika Kuala Lumpur
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur has become an annual event that incorporates activities and showcases for industry players, reflecting the growing global focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and solutions for mobility and logistics across the automotive industry.
Driven by EV development, technological advancement and industrial transformation, players along the automotive value chain are experiencing changes in both business and daily life. In Malaysia, AI is also shaping the transport sector’s self-driving cars, logistics management, safety, fuel efficiency and traffic congestion.
Overall, the country has one of the highest vehicle ownership rates in Asia with 551 automobile units per 1,000 people and 481 motorcycle units per 1,000 people. The results indicate more vehicles on Malaysia’s roads than the country’s population. Stepping up EV adoption, the Malaysian Government will ensure that cars are available to all income groups through financial assistance. Plans have also been introduced to ramp up the expansion of charging infrastructure with 10,000 ports covering the peninsular and East Malaysia. Likewise, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia aims to enrich the development of domestically-made EVs through a number of policies.
Website: https://automechanika-kualalumpur.hk.messefrankfurt.com/kualalumpur/en.html
Exhibitor Enquiry: https://automechanika-kualalumpur.hk.messefrankfurt.com/kualalumpur/en/contact.html
Visitor Registration: https://portal.messefrankfurt.com.hk/services/vor/registration_form.aspx?exhibition_id=3829&language=en
Exhibitor List: https://automechanika-kualalumpur.hk.messefrankfurt.com/kualalumpur/en/exhibitor-search.html
10 September – 14 September 2024 | Automechanika Frankfurt
With participants from 175 countries, the world's leading trade fair is the most international meeting place for industry, workshops and the trade. Like no other trade fair, Automechanika covers the entire value chain of the automotive aftermarket. This makes it the platform for innovation and networking with the whole world.
Website: https://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
Buy Tickets: https://visitortickets.messefrankfurt.com/ticket/en/shop_select.html?_appevent=mf_zett_20240210000
Exhibitor Registration: https://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/planning-preparation/intention-exhibit.html
Information for Exhibitors: https://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/planning-preparation/exhibitors.html
23 October – 25 October 2024 | Automechanika Tashkent
Learn about the future of the automotive after-sales service industry in Uzbekistan and Central Asia at the leading exhibition Automechanika Tashkent - an international platform that brings together representatives of the automotive industry, dealerships, service and repair segments.
The exhibition is the most important platform for the sector in one of the world's fastest growing markets and a place where trade visitors can be confident of finding world-class products and brands. Automechanika Tashkent is the leading exhibition of spare parts, auto components, equipment and products for vehicle maintenance in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Automechanika Tashkent is an opportunity to demonstrate products and services to a significant number of potential customers, establish direct contacts with representatives of companies operating in the field of production, repair and maintenance of automobiles, as well as meet with wholesalers and retailers of auto components.
Website: https://www.automechanika.uz/en/
Book your stand: https://www.automechanika.uz/en/exhibitors/book-your-stand/
Contact Information: https://www.automechanika.uz/en/contacts/
19 November – 21 November 2024 | Automechanika Johannesburg
The ninth Automechanika Johannesburg will take place on 19-21 November 2024 and will continue to offer exclusive networking opportunities. South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targets trade visitors from the Sub-Saharan Region. Automechanika Johannesburg is collocated with Futuroad Expo, sub-Saharan Africa's leading professional event for the truck, bus, and commercial vehicle industry.
Automechanika Business Series
Automechanika Johannesburg is proud to announce its 'Business Series ‘, which is in association with Absa. The webinar series will focus on industry-related topics, and will be aimed at facilitating conversations with key associations and stakeholders, both regionally and internationally. Representatives from various sectors will share their input regarding topics and will address issues in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Website: https://automechanika.za.messefrankfurt.com/johannesburg/en.html
Register as a Trade Visitor: https://app.messereg.com/events/visitor/automechanika-2024
Book your space: https://automechanika.za.messefrankfurt.com/johannesburg/en/contact.html
Contact: https://automechanika.za.messefrankfurt.com/johannesburg/en/contact.html
2 December – 5 December 2024 | Automechanika Shanghai
Automechanika Shanghai 2023 hailed as a resounding success with a 16 percent increase in visitor numbers breaking an all-time record!
The 18th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from 29 November to 2 December 2023, recorded an overwhelming surge of participation in its return to the host city. Attendees praised the show’s emphasis on innovation, not just in terms of breakthrough developments, but also upgrades to traditional solutions, which have an ongoing foothold in the market.
Key figures from Automechanika Shanghai 2023:
· Onsite visitors: 185,284 from 177 countries and regions, representing a 16 percent and 19 percent increment from all-time high records, respectively
· Exhibitors: 5,652 from 41 countries and regions
· Scale: over 300,000 sqm
· 77 fringe events
· 16 country and region pavilions
· Online visits through AMS Live: over 870,000 page views
Plan your participation at Automechanika Shanghai 2024
Date: 2 – 5.12.2024
Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) China
Website: https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en.html
Exhibitor information: https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation/exhibitors.html
Contact: https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/contact.html
Application for Pavilions: https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/exhibitor-search/overseas-pavilions.html
10 December – 12 December 2024 | Automechanika Dubai
The largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the MEA region!
Our 20th anniversary edition held from 2 – 4 October 2023 was bigger, better and grander than ever with new features, and 14 halls featuring 1,900+ exhibitors from 60+ countries and 20 international pavilions. The event hosted a record-breaking attendance of 52,469 visitors from 161 countries.
Join your peers at the region's annual gathering of the automotive service industry at the 21st edition of Automechanika Dubai from 10 – 12 December 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Automechanika Dubai Awards
The 4th edition of Automechanika Dubai Awards is a prestigious event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the automotive aftermarket and services industry.
There are 13 diverse range of award categories which will recognize outstanding achievements, highlighting advancements and showcase the industry's evolution and commitment to innovation that drive positive change in the automotive aftermarket sector.
Entries are evaluated by a panel of regional and international industry experts, emphasizing criteria such as sustainable development, technological advancements, and industry transformation. The Automechanika Dubai Awards aim to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions of individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the automotive aftermarket industry.
KEY DATES:
22 April 2024: Entrants registration opens
30 August 2024: Entrant submission deadline
October 2024: Finalist Announcement
11 December 2024: Awards ceremony
Website: https://automechanika-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/forms/awards12.html
Exhibit Form: https://login.mailingwork.de/-lp/dBbP78478/HNRJr255
Visitor form: https://login.mailingwork.de/-lp/dBbP78478/fgv8c281
Conclusion
Automechanika is one of the most successful B2B trade fairs in the world. With participation and collaborations across the globe, Automechanika boasts of its presence in 14 countries! In addition to that, the presence of the brand in the entire value chain, Automechanika brings together industry leaders, thought-leaders and innovators from across the globe. In 2024, we will see such events span across continents. Automechanika provides a stage to both upcoming and established players in the mobility value chain. With such participation, it surely is going to be a game changer in the mobility industry.
