Worldpac STX 2026 kicks off, announces dates, location for 2028 event

Worldpac Supplier and Training Expo (STX) 2026 kicked off in National Harbor, Md., with the organization announcing that its biennial event is scheduled for March 29 to April 2, 2028, in Aurora, Colo.

The wholesale distributor of automotive aftermarket parts made the announcement during opening session of STX 2026. The 2028 event will be held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, with registration set to open in December 2026.

“We’re excited to announce the next STX and look forward to welcoming our customers, suppliers, and industry partners,” said John Hamilton, president and chief executive officer at Worldpac. “STX brings automotive aftermarket professionals together to experience world-class training, meaningful networking and an inside look at the latest industry advancements. We can’t wait to build on the momentum of STX 2026 and deliver another exceptional conference in 2028.”

STX launched in 2009 and has attracted more than 12,000 automotive professionals to its multiday conferences, where attendees participate in training, learn about new products and technologies and network with others in the aftermarket.

Worldpac distributes original equipment parts, aftermarket brands and exclusive brands to professional repair shops across Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico.