After a successful 2025 gathering in Sarasota, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is excited to announce its 2026 Annual Meeting & Business Conference, which will be held May 18-20, 2026, at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte in Indian Wells (Palm Springs), California.
This upcoming conference promises to be an elevated experience for members, partners, and industry stakeholders, bringing together the latest trends, innovations, and connections in the automotive body parts sector. Here’s what attendees can look forward to.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss It
- Top-tier networking — The event is built to foster relationships among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers. ABPA has designed the program so there’s time for meaningful conversation and partnership building.
- Insightful education — Expect expert panels and speaker sessions that will cover critical topics: supply chain issues, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, market forecasts, and much more.
- Hands-on learning — It won’t all be lectures. Workshops, case studies, and interactive breakouts are on the agenda to give practical takeaways for everyday business operations.
- Exhibits & innovations — New products, services, and technologies will be shown. Exhibitors will have a platform to present tools and solutions that matter now and in the near future.
Venue & Logistics
Set in the desert beauty of Indian Wells, the Tommy Bahama Miramonte will be home base for the conference. With its resort amenities, pleasant weather, and proximity to Palm Springs’ culture and scenery, it is both a workspace and retreat.
ABPA has secured a special room rate of $247 per night for conference attendees at the Miramonte.
To participate, attendees will need to complete two steps:
- Reserve a hotel room at the Miramonte using the ABPA link.
- Register for the conference via Eventbrite, choosing from either:
- Gold package – full access to events and meals for all three days (May 18-20), except golf and add-ons.
- Silver package – access to the final two days (May 19-20) events and meals, again excluding golf/add-ons.
If bringing family members, there are discounted rates—interested parties should contact the ABPA office.
Special Events & Program Highlights
Some of the special events already confirmed:
- Welcome Reception — Monday evening, May 18.
- Annual ABPA Golf Event — Tuesday, May 19 at the Indian Wells Golf Course. Includes lunch, drinks, cart, and a golf round for $189. Club rentals are extra.
- Offsite Dinner — Wednesday evening, May 20.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
For companies and organizations, sponsoring or exhibiting offers prime exposure. Tabletop exhibits, various sponsor levels, and logo/website placements are all part of the sponsorship packages. ABPA encourages interested parties to apply early to maximize visibility.
Looking Ahead
With its combination of informative content, powerful networking, and a beautiful setting, the 2026 ABPA Conference is shaping up to be one of the year’s must-attend events for the automotive body parts industry. Whether you’re a long-standing member or new to ABPA, there will be something valuable for you—both in what you learn and who you meet.
Save the dates — May 18-20, 2026 — and start preparing to join your peers in Indian Wells. More details (including full program & speaker line-up) will be available as we get closer to the event.
