Worldpac expo draws 2,500 attendees, delivers 43,200 hours of training

Worldpac’s 2026 Supplier and Training Expo (STX) brought together more than 2,500 automotive aftermarket professionals who collectively completed 43,200 hours of training during the five-day event.

The biennial expo, held Aug. 19-23, featured exhibits from more than 100 international parts manufacturers, along with training, networking and keynote presentations.

Worldpac also recognized nine suppliers for their partnerships with the company and announced that its next Supplier and Training Expo will be held in 2028.

Keynote speakers included Terry Bradshaw, a four-time football champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, and Siri Lindley, a two-time world champion and Hall of Fame triathlete.

Bradshaw joined Worldpac president and CEO John Hamilton for a question-and-answer session covering his interest in cars, football career, experiences overcoming adversity and lessons on leadership and pursuing excellence.

Lindley addressed the event’s Women’s Luncheon, speaking about her experiences as an athlete and overcoming challenges while encouraging attendees to push beyond their perceived limitations.

“How can you ever know what you’re truly capable of if you’re not trying to do what you don’t think you can every single day,” Lindley said.

The event also provided attendees with an opportunity to see products and technologies from manufacturers across the automotive aftermarket.