ABPA 2023 Annual Convention - Nashville, TN

2023 ABPA Annual Meeting and Convention

The 43rd ABPA Annual Meeting and Convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown from April 25-27, 2023. After numerous site visits by the ABPA Convention Committee members, the DoubleTree was chosen for its ideal location in downtown Nashville, their modern meeting space, and tremendous value for our attendees.

The ABPA Convention is the place to be to meet and network with the major players in our industry. In attendance will be parts distributors, manufacturers, vendors, and electronic information providers. In addition to a full schedule of informative speakers and breakout sessions, the ABPA will be hosting a special dinner party at the Lookout Rooftop at Ole Red on Thursday evening, 4/27/23. You will not want to miss this incredible event!

Mark your calendars now – we look forward to seeing you in Nashville!

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Registration

Registration is a two-step process. You will need to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, and then register for the Convention itself.

Step 1: Hotel Reservation

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the DoubleTree is next to Printer’s Alley and a five-minute walk from Broadway’s row of bars and honky-tonks. The Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame are half a mile away. The ABPA has secured a special rate of $259 per night which offers a tremendous value for attendees.

Link to the Hotel Reservations page coming soon!

Step 2: Convention Registration

The ABPA has partnered with Eventbrite to provide registration services for the 2023 Convention. Order your tickets here today!

Special Events

Annual ABPA Golf Event – Wednesday 4/26/23

Details coming soon!

Rooftop Dinner and Drinks at the Lookout Rooftop in Ole Red – Thursday 4/27/23

Enjoy a final night in Nashville with your industry friends at the ABPA rooftop party in Ole Red in Downtown Nashville. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music – all included with your ABPA registration package! 

Schedule of Events

Tuesday (4/25/2023)

8:00 am – 2:00 pm Board of Director’s Meeting

3:00 pm Registration opens (Cumberland South Foyer)

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Exhibitors Tabletop Setup (Salon C/D/E)

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception (Cumberland Ballroom Foyer)

Wednesday (4/26/2023)

6:30 am Registration re-opens (Cumberland South Foyer)

6:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast Buffet (Salon C/D/E)

8:00 am – 10:00 am Business Session with Keynote Speakers (Salon C/D/E)

Speakers TBA

10:00 am Golfers Depart (lobby)

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Box lunch to go (Salon C/D/E) – Not Golfing? No problem! Grab your box lunch and head out to explore Nashville at your leisure.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm NABC Vehicle Giveaway (location TBA)

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tradeshow Cocktail Reception (Salon C/D/E) – Take some time to grab a drink, network, and explore the various vendor tables prior to dinner.

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tradeshow Dinner (Salon C/D/E)

Thursday (4/27/2023)

6:30 am Registration re-opens (Cumberland South Foyer)

6:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast (Salon C/D/E)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Business Session with Keynote Speakers (Salon C/D/E)

Speakers TBA

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (Salon C/D/E)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions (Brentwood/Franklin)

Breakout schedule TBA

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Offsite Dinner at the Lookout Rooftop at Ole Red! Join us for an amazing evening of great food, drinks, and music at our evening dinner event at the Lookout Rooftop in Ole Red. This is an event not to be missed! Admission is included with your ABPA registration.

Sponsors

Several levels of support are available. See the Tabletop and Sponsorship Application section below for details. All sponsors will get their name, website link, and logo (depending on the support level) added to this page!

Tabletop and Sponsorship Application

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2023 ABPA Convention are available! As an ABPA sponsor, you will receive the highest rated industry exposure for your business. In addition, you will be supporting the Association and making the 2023 Convention a success for all attendees. To be a sponsor, use this form at the following link:

https://www.autobpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ABPA-Convention-Sponsor-Application-2023.pdf

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown, 315 4th Ave N, Nashville, United States