The aftermarket and workshop supply chain heads to Warsaw in October with a concentrated display of parts, tools and maintenance solutions. Automotive Parts Expo 2026 runs from October 9 to 11 at Ptak Warsaw Expo and appears in the organizers’ materials as the 4th edition of the trade fair.
Practical information and venue
Automotive Parts Expo 2026 takes place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The fair runs from October 9 to 11, 2026 and operates daily from 10:00 to 17:00 in Hall C. The venue address is Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn. Free parking is available for visitors on site.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
The fair targets aftermarket and workshop audiences. Visitor profiles include spare parts distributors, parts warehouses, shops selling components and workshop equipment, repair shop owners, transport companies and diagnostic services. Exhibitors cover manufacturers and distributors of spare parts, body parts, accessories, garage equipment, lubricants and diagnostic machines.
Key figures
Published participation figures list 34,184 attendees and 415 exhibitors for Automotive Parts Expo 2026. The host venue emphasizes its scale as the largest trade fair center in Central and Eastern Europe.
Commercial outreach and networking tactics
Concrete actions for effective B2B prospecting at the fair:
- Study the Exhibitors Catalog and shortlist priority targets by category such as electrical parts, batteries, and diagnostic tools.
- Book meetings in advance through exhibitor contact forms and confirm meeting times to avoid losses during busy hours.
- Bring concise technical sheets, indicative pricing, and clear aftersales options. Focus on information that helps purchasing decisions quickly.
- For product demos, prepare a short script and note space and power requirements when arranging your stand.
- Use mornings for buyer meetings and allocate afternoons for distributors and workshop visits.
The fair also runs awards in partnership with the National Chamber of Trade and Ptak Warsaw Expo, a channel to increase exposure for competing products.
How to approach technical categories
For diagnostic equipment and electronics bring sample reports and application cases. For consumables such as lubricants provide performance comparisons and compatibility data. For heavy workshop machinery communicate installation and power needs clearly in pre-show logistics.
Final note and official link
Companies focused on spare parts, workshop equipment or fleet maintenance should prioritize scheduled meetings with local distributors and prepare tangible demos or test data. Check registration steps, exhibitor listings and venue logistics on the official website http://automotive-expo.eu/en before finalizing travel and stand plans.
