Latin Tyre and Auto Parts Expo

August 12-14, 2026 | Panama, Rep. of Panama | Panama Convention Center

Conferences & Sessions

Our 2026 conference schedule is currently being finalized.

Stay tuned for the full agenda of expert-led sessions and presentations. As always, our conference will bring together top industry leaders to share insights on the latest trends, technologies, and opportunities in the tire, auto parts, and lubricants sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Check back soon for updates, and make sure you’re registered to attend so you don’t miss these valuable sessions!

Thursday July 10, 2025

HOUR
SPEAKER
POSITION
COMPANY
TOPIC
11:00 AM
Mr. Gustavo Lima
CEO
Latin Expo Group, LLC.
Welcome Introductions + Host
11:15 AM
Mr. David Wei
Latin America Sales Director
Sailun Tire
EV Tires
11:30 AM
Mr. David Shaw
Founder
Tire Industry Research
Overview of the Global Tire Business
12:00 PM
Mr. Eduardo Minardi
Founder
Minardi Global
More about digital eco-systems to grow sales; the arrival of AI and imaging technology to the tire shop.
12:30 PM
Mr. Jose Moreno
Automotive Tire Service Manager
Tire Industry Association
TIA’s Tire Safety Training Programs
12:45 PM
Mr. David Stevens
Managing Director
Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau TRIB
US Retread Market Update
1:00 PM
Mr. Alejandro Yépez
Director of the Aftermarket Division for Mexico and Latin America.
Denso Products and Service Americas, Inc.
Perspectives of the Diesel Injector Market in Latin America.
1:15 PM
Mr. Antoni Diestre
Director Autotecnic Latam
Benitomo World - Member of GroupAuto
AI in Automotive After Sales
Mrs. Sandra Alvarez
GroupAuto América Central | Colombia | Ecuador | Venezuela Diirector
1:30 PM
Mr. Manuel Castelló Monzonis
Sash Lubricants Marketers Latam Zone
Sash Lubricants
Collaborative Efforts in Advancing Engine Lubricant Standards: The Role of ATIEL, ACEA, and the EELQMS
Mr. Daniel Acosta Castro

TIRES

AUTOPARTS

RETREAD

TIRE SAFETY TRAINING