About the Event

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 runs September 8-12, 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. It's the world's leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, covering the entire value chain from manufacturing to repair shops and trade.

Audience & Attendees

Exhibitor voices for 2026 include Jens Schüler (CEO Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, Schaeffler AG), Jeroen Beterams (Marketing Manager, NRF), Enno Straten (Managing Director, AUMOVIO Aftermarket), Pascal Martens (Head of Aftersales, Stellantis Germany), Philippe Colpron (Head of ZF Aftermarket), Karin Weissenberger (Head of eBay Motors Deutschland), Dr. Rahel Reichmann (Global Head of Sustainability, Refinish Coatings at Surventis), Cedric Dackam (President & General Manager Automotive Aftermarket, MANN+HUMMEL), and Norman Gringer (Managing Director, Innovation Group Parts GmbH). Frost & Sullivan is the event's Global Knowledge Partner.

Programme Structure

The fair runs a diverse programme including the CEO Breakfast, Innovation Awards, and the Ambition area for young talent, alongside branding opportunities like the Automechanika Pit Lane and Future Mobility Park.

Main Topics

The 2026 edition centers on the new HighTech4Mobility forum, focused on innovations and solutions for software-defined vehicles, alongside the broader themes of innovation, transformation, sustainability, and training and recruiting.

Closing Session

The fair runs through its final day, September 12, 2026, in Frankfurt.

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