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ABPA 2023 Spring Convention – Reserve Your Spot Now!


As we start 2023, the annual ABPA Convention will soon be upon us this Spring! The location of the 2023 ABPA Convention is the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel located in beautiful Nashville, TN. Register now to secure your spot and lock in early bird pricing before it expires!

In addition to a great lineup of speakers and breakout sessions, we will also be hosting some special events including the following:

ABPA DINNER AT THE WILDHORSE SALOON (Thursday 4/27/23)

Experience an epic final night in Nashville with your industry friends at the historic Wildhorse Saloon in Downtown Nashville. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and music – all included with your ABPA registration package!


ANNUAL ABPA GOLF EVENT (Wednesday 4/26/23)

Join us at the annual ABPA golf event which will be held at the nearby Gaylord Springs Golf Course. Your golf fee covers green fees, cart, food, and transport between the course and the ABPA site hotel. If you like to golf, you need to join us! Please select the golf add-on ticket when you are registering for the convention.

To register for golf, select the golf add-on ticket during the registration. For $85 you get green fees, transportation to/from the course, cart, breakfast, and lunch. What a deal! Rental clubs are available for $75 each.


NABC RECYCLED RIDES VEHICLE GIVEAWAY (Thursday 4/26/23)

Prior to Wednesday evening’s festivities, the ABPA will once again work with the National Auto Body Council (NABC) in assisting a local family in need of reliable transportation. This will be the fifth year we have held this event during the ABPA Convention and it is not to be missed! We encourage all ABPA attendees to participate in this great charitable event as the keys are handed over to the deserving family.


The ABPA would like to thank its sponsors for the event with a special thank you to our Platinum including CAPA/Intertek, Partslink Numbering System, TYC/Genera and Go-Parts!

A full list of sponsors can be found on our website as well as information on how your company can be a sponsor.

I look forward to seeing you all in Nashville!

Ed Salamy
Executive Director
Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA)

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