Auto Care Association Spring Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Bethesda, Md.—The Auto Care Association has announced sponsorship opportunities are now available for its May 2026 Auto Care Connect experience. This is the largest learning experience of the Auto Care Association and brings together nearly 1,000 volunteer leaders and premier industry thought professionals to learn, collaborate, explore business solutions and further the industry.

Auto Care Connect will take place May 11 – 14, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta. The Auto Care Association represents the full industry supply chain and sponsoring companies can have their business and brand in front an audience where:

• 100% of 2025 survey respondents would recommend Auto Care Connect to another colleague.
• 25% of the attendees were c-level, presidents or vice presidents.
• The full automotive aftermarket supply chain is represented.

Auto Care Connect is a three-day program that provides a platform for varying levels of engagement for the attendees. Attendees gather for learning sessions, social engagements, a trade show and high-level association steering discussions. Sponsoring partnerships span in cost and prominence and could offer opportunities to include:

• Exclusive brand highlighting and promotion.
• Brief speaking opportunities to varying sizes or all attendees of Connect.
• Brand adjacency to industry support or wellness initiatives.