Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2025 Wraps Up with Over 600 Exhibitors and 7,000 Visitors in Panama City
Panama City, Panama – The Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2025 concluded successfully at the Panama Convention Center, reaffirming its position as Latin America’s largest B2B trade show for auto parts, tires, and lubricants. The three-day event attracted over 600 leading exhibitors and more than 7,000 automotive professionals from around the world. This powerhouse B2B gathering brought together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service providers to explore cutting-edge technologies, discover innovative products, and forge strategic business connections that are shaping the future of the Latin American automotive industry. The Expo opened with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, led by Gustavo Lima, CEO, and featured special guests including Gloria de León, Panama’s Minister of Tourism, and Salo Shamah, Director General of PROMTUR Panamá. Also in attendance were diplomatic officials, chamber representatives, and government delegates from across the region. Expert-Led Conferences Take Center Stage Day Two of the Expo featured a dynamic conference series, delivering exclusive insights into emerging trends, mobility innovation, and the impact of artificial intelligence in the automotive ecosystem. Featured Speakers Included: David Wei, Latin America Sales Director, Sailun Tire David Shaw, Founder, Tire Industry Research Eduardo Minardi, Founder, Minardi Global Jose Moreno, Automotive Tire Service Manager, Tire Industry Association David Stevens, Managing Director, Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) Alejandro Yépez, Director, Aftermarket Division LATAM, DENSO Products and Services Americas Antoni Diestre, Director Autotecnic LATAM, Benitomo World – GroupAuto Member Sandra Alvarez, Director, GroupAuto Central America, Colombia, Ecuador & Venezuela – Benitomo World Manuel Castelló Monzonis & Daniel Acosta Castro, LATAM Team, Sash Lubricants / Diproaut Powering the Region’s Automotive Business The Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo remains the premier B2B platform for driving growth, innovation, and investment in Latin America’s fast-growing automotive sector. With Panama’s strategic location as a logistical hub, the event continues to offer unparalleled access to key regional markets and distribution channels. 📅 Mark your calendars! The 2026 edition of the Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo will take place August 12-14, 2026, once again at the Panama Convention Center. For more information, visit: www.latinpartsexpo.com
2025 Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo Speaker Lineup Revealed!
2025 Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo Speaker Lineup Revealed! Latin America’s Top Tire & Auto Parts Expo Returns to Panama July 9-11! Panama City, Panama March 10, 2025 – This year’s powerhouse speakers—industry leaders, manufacturers, and analysts—deliver cutting-edge insights on trending topics. Mr. David Shaw, FounderTire Industry Research Overview of the Global Tire Business Mr. Eduardo Minardi, FounderMinardi Global Digital Eco-Systems to Grow Sales; The Arrival of AI and Imaging Technology to the Tire Shop Mr. Jose Moreno, Automotive Tire Service ManagerTire Industry Association TIA’s Tire Safety Training Programs Sailun Tire Powering the Future: Innovations in EV Tires by Sailun Tire Mr. David Stevens, Managing DirectorTire Retread & Repair Information Bureau TRIB US Retread Market Update Mr. Alejandro Yépez, Director of the Aftermarket Division for Mexico and Latin AmericaDENSO Perspectives of the Diesel Injector Market in Latin America Mr. Antoni Diestre & Ms. Sandra Alvarez, Director of Autotecnic Latam and Director of GroupAuto América Central | Colombia | Ecuador | Venezuela.Benitomo World- GroupAuto Member AI in Automotive After Sales Mr. Manuel Castello & Mr. Daniel Acosta, Dealers in the Latam ZoneSash Lubricants Collaborative Efforts in Advancing Engine Lubricant Standards”: The role of ATIEL, ACEA, and EELQMS *Speaker list subject to change Limited Exhibitor Booths are Still Available! For more information and to reserve your booth or register as a buyer, visit www.latinpartsexpo.com
Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo (held in Panama) has concluded with record setting success
Panama City, Panama – August 6, 2024 — The LATIN TYRE & AUTO PARTS EXPO, held from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2024, at the Panama Convention Center in Panama, concluded with remarkable success, drawing over 7,400 visitors and highlighting more than 650 international exhibitors on over 59,000 m2 of exhibition space. The business-to-business environment enabled everyone to maximize their business potential and explore new opportunities in the Latin American market. At the event, exhibitors had the opportunity to engage in meaningful business negotiations with top decision makers and buyers from all over Latin America, and the Caribbean. Keynote speakers included Eduardo Minardi of Minardi Global and former CEO of Bridgestone Latin America, David Shaw, CEO of Tire Industry Research, and other industry leaders. Minardi also participated in a panel alongside other industry leaders such as Gaston Zelerteins, CEO of Alephee, Matias Borges, CEO of Bravo Digital Solutions LLC, and Keith Ferry, CEO of Cerebrum Sensor Technologies. Other notable speakers included Jose Moreno, Automotive Tire Service Manager for Tire Industry Association, Evaristo Garcia, CEO of Integrate Data Facts, and Alejandro Marquez, Director of Operations for Walker Mexico, each delivering their own presentations and adding valuable perspectives to the expo. We are happy to inform you that the date for the next expo will be on July 9 to 11, 2025. For more information visit www.latinpartsexpo.com and organizers urge companies interested in exhibiting to reserve soon as spaces sell out quickly.
Digital technology as a source of competitive advantage in the tire and auto parts business
We are pleased to share that Mr. Eduardo Minardi, Founder of Minardi Global, will be speaking and facilitating a panel discussion on August 1st, 2024 during the LATIN TYRE & AUTO PARTS EXPO at the Panama Convention Center about “Digital technology to sell more and improve product performance” – how digital technology can be used as a source of competitive advantage in the tire & auto-parts business”