Ireland’s automotive aftermarket concentrates activity in October in Dublin. The two-day event gathers suppliers, distributors and workshop professionals at the RDS Simmonscourt to compare products and solutions.
Practical details and venue
Auto trade expo (ATE) 2026 runs from October 10 to 11 at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin. The show takes place alongside the CV Workshop EXPO and keeps a compact two-day format focused on trade visitors. The official site provides the exhibition plan and exhibitor list to coordinate meetings.
Program highlights at Auto Trade Expo (ATE) 2026
The agenda includes a TechTalk area, hands-on workshops and demonstration zones for workshop equipment and diagnostic tools. The Irish Auto Trade Awards are part of the program and several exhibitors will run live demos across their stands. The exhibition map helps target specific suppliers before arriving.
Key figures for 2026
- 220 indoor stands plus outdoor stands as indicated in the expo plan
- Over 1,000 brands represented
- More than 8,500 trade visitors across two days
Those figures outline the commercial scale within the aftermarket segment and the density of potential suppliers and buyers on site.
How to prepare B2B prospecting in Dublin
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Target the right exhibitors: use the exhibitor list to shortlist manufacturers and distributors. Schedule meetings and rank contacts by product category.
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Bring technical sheets and compact samples: concise documentation and small samples speed technical validation. Live demos at stands shorten decision cycles.
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Use TechTalk and workshops to gather insights: attend sessions relevant to workshop operations and diagnostics to tailor your commercial pitch to actual needs. Record practical takeaways and contact details.
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Plan your route on the floor plan: identify priority stands and group visits to reduce transit time. Equipment and diagnostic suppliers often cluster in adjacent halls.
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Follow up fast: prepare email templates and initial offers to send within 48 hours after meetings to keep momentum.
Closing thought and link
Auto trade expo (ATE) 2026 brings a concentrated offer of equipment, parts and technical solutions for workshops and distributors over a short, intense schedule. For agenda planning, exhibitor details and tickets consult https://www.autotradeexpo.ie/ and arrange meetings before travel.
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