Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2026 Returns to Panama as Latin America's Leading Automotive Trade Hub
The 16th edition of the Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo will take place from August 12 to 14, 2026, at the Panama Convention Center, reinforcing its position as the largest B2B exhibition for tyres, auto parts, lubricants, tools, and automotive equipment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The event is expected to welcome more than 600 international exhibitors and over 6,000 professional buyers from across Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and Asia. Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, fleet operators, and service providers will gather to explore new business opportunities and strengthen supply chains in one of the world's fastest-growing automotive aftermarket regions.
Held over three days, the exhibition will showcase a broad portfolio of products, including passenger, truck, agricultural and OTR tyres, wheels, automotive spare parts, lubricants, workshop equipment, repair technologies, diagnostics, and maintenance solutions. The event has become a strategic meeting point for companies looking to expand their presence in Latin American markets while establishing new international distribution partnerships.
In addition to the exhibition, visitors will have access to an extensive conference programme featuring industry experts discussing market developments, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, digital transformation, and future trends affecting the global tyre and automotive aftermarket sectors. Educational sessions are included with visitor registration, offering valuable insights alongside networking opportunities.
Panama continues to provide an ideal location for the event thanks to its strategic geographic position and excellent logistics infrastructure, making it a gateway between North and South America. This central location allows manufacturers and suppliers to efficiently connect with distributors and buyers from more than 100 countries, further strengthening the expo's international profile.
With demand for advanced mobility solutions, replacement tyres, commercial vehicle components, and aftermarket services continuing to grow across the region, the 2026 edition is expected to play an important role in facilitating new partnerships and showcasing the latest innovations driving the automotive industry forward. As global manufacturers increasingly target Latin America for future growth, the Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo remains one of the region's most influential business platforms for the tyre and automotive sectors.