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Sept. 29, 2026

Hilton Palacio del Rio along the Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX

San Antonio

Event Snapshot
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is relaunching its International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) alongside the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) events in a new and exciting program. The event takes place Sept. 29, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the Hilton Palacio del Rio along the Riverwalk, and will be co-located with the CONNEX conference hosted by the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA).

A New Format
Rather than recreating the large-scale trade shows of the past, ASA has reinvented the event as a smaller, highly interactive gathering. The event will include:

  • 8 Roundtable discussions and small-group problem-solving interactive sessions with OEM’s (Honda and Subaru) and industry partners (Hunter, BASF, 3M, NCS and CCC)
  • Practical conversations focused on safe, profitable repairs in today’s quickly changing environment
  • 2 valuable keynotes sharing how AI and legislative and regulatory issues are shaping the industry’s future

Why Attend?
Rapid changes across the collision and repair industry is the driving force behind the relaunch of the event, including:

  • Growth in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and complex OEM repair procedures
  • Increasing documentation requirements for shops
  • Mounting profitability pressures, with many shops struggling or closing
  • Shifting claims processes and changing customer expectations

Building Connections
The new NACE/CARS event will enhance the collaborative spirit where shop owners work through shared challenges in small-group settings together. The event has been shaped with direct input from shop owners, OEMs, vendors, and other industry stakeholders to provide the best learning experience. Attendees will leave with practical solutions and a network of contacts they can call on when problems arise.

Registration

Click here to register for NACE /CARS event.

 

Hotel Information 

Hilton Palacio del Rio along the Riverwalk

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate. You will need to call the hotel directly.