AUTOPROMOTEC 2025: THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET ENTERS A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND INCLUSION

The highly anticipated 30th edition of Autopromotec, the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, will take place from 21 to 24 May 2025 at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. As the automotive aftermarket continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Autopromotec 2025 is set to be a pivotal event, offering four days of cutting-edge dialogue, business opportunities, and insight into the future of mobility.

With over 180 events, including institutional conferences, panel discussions, technical workshops and live demos, the 2025 edition will serve as an essential platform for professionals, manufacturers, researchers, and policymakers to engage with the transformations shaping the industry.

A Strategic Hub for Thought Leadership and Networking

From artificial intelligence to data access, from sustainable mobility to gender equity, this year’s Autopromotec agenda touches upon the most critical issues of the sector.

The official opening ceremony on 21 May will gather high-level institutional figures, including representatives from AICA, AIRP, BolognaFiere, and Italian ministries, setting the tone for a future-focused program. The same day, the Opening Conference at the Futurmotive Auditorium will feature notable speakers such as Roger Abravanel, Luca d’Agnese, and Steve Greenfield, along with a special keynote on women’s roles in the automotive industry by Almudena Benedito Garcia (GiPA Group).

Key Highlights from the Event Agenda:

Futurmotive Conferences

• The Future of Mobility from an investor and policy perspective

• Cybersecurity & Software-Defined Vehicles: Challenges for the independent aftermarket (IAM)

• Access to Vehicle Data: Legal and economic implications of OBD and RMI access

• Sustainability in the Aftermarket: Environmental strategies for workshops and suppliers

Circular Economy and Tyre Lifecycle

• Panels on tyre retreading, rubber recycling, and RFID technologies

• International experts from Marangoni, Vipal, Ecopneus, and Stellantis-SUSTAINera

WAW! Women in the Autopromotec World

• A dedicated panel highlighting the contributions and leadership of women in the automotive sector, featuring speakers from Auto Care, Maserati, LKQ-RHIAG, and more.

Capital Access for SMEs

• A high-level dialogue on funding models, investment tools, and private equity opportunities aimed at empowering Italian small and medium-sized automotive enterprises

Excellence Recognized

• The GiPA 2025 Excellence Trophy and Recircle Awards will honor companies and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the aftermarket industry over the past three years.

A Legacy of Innovation and Global Reach

Organized by Promotec, a company owned by AIRP and AICA, Autopromotec has grown significantly since its first edition in 1965. With a unique format combining specialisation, professionalism and international appeal, the show now spans over 580 product categories, covering every segment of the aftermarket industry — from tyres to diagnostics, garage equipment to spare parts, and beyond.

Through its strong network of institutional and media partnerships, Autopromotec continues to reinforce its role as a key reference point for the global automotive aftermarket.

For more information, full agenda, and visitor registration, please visit:
👉 www.autopromotec.com