Latin Tyre and Auto Parts Expo
August 12-14, 2026 | Panama, Rep. of Panama | Panama Convention Center
August 12-14, 2026 | Panama, Rep. of Panama | Panama Convention Center
Latin Tyre and Auto Parts Expo
August 12-14, 2026 | Panama, Rep. of Panama | Panama Convention Center
August 12-14, 2026 | Panama, Rep. of Panama | Panama Convention Center
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!
HOUR |
SPEAKER |
POSITION |
COMPANY |
TOPIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11:00 AM
|
Mr. Gustavo Lima
|  |
CEO
|  |
Latin Expo Group, LLC.
|
Welcome Introductions + Host
|
11:10 AM
|
Mr. David Shaw
|  |
Founder
|  |
Tire Industry Research
|
China’s tire manufacturers are evolving into global companies
|
11:40 AM
|
Mr. Eduardo Minardi
|  |
Founder
|  |
Minardi Global
|
The latest technologies to grow your sales and profit
|
12:10 PM
|
Mr. Eduardo Minardi
| |
Founder
| |
Minardi Global
|
Questions and exchange opinions about the industry and the topics
|
Mr. David Shaw
| |
Founder
| |
Tire Industry Research
| ||
12:25 PM
|
Mr. Armando Luis
|  |
Commercial Technical Trainer – Product Specialist
|  |
Robert Bosch Panama S.A.
|
Modern fuel injection systems
|
12:45 PM
|
Mr. Steffen Niemietz
|  |
Application Technology Export, Research & Development
|  |
Liqui Moly
|
The importance of certifications these days
|
Mr. Jose Velasquez
|  |
Export Manager - Latin America and the Caribbean
| ||||
1:05 PM
|
Mr. Kevin Rohlwing
|  |
Chief Technical Officer
|  |
Tire Industry Association (TIA)
|
Introduction to OTR Tire Service
|
Mr. Russ Devens
|  |
President
| ||||
1:30 PM
|  |
ALARNEU Latin American Association of Tyre Retreaders
|
Assembly Highlights the Future of Retreading in Latin America
| |||
1:30 PM
|
Mr. Daniel Rojas Enos
|  |
General Manager
|  |
Chilean Association of Tire Retreaders (ARNEC), Chile
|
Welcome Remarks
|
1:35 PM
|
Mr. David Stevens
|  |
Managing Director
|  |
Tire Retead & Information Bureau (TRIB)
|
The Global Threat to Retreading
|
2:10 PM
|
Mr. David Stevens
| |
Managing Director
| |
Tire Retead & Information Bureau (TRIB)
|
PANEL
Industry Associations in Action: Responding to Today's Challenges in the Tire Retreading Industry |
Mr. Eduardo Acosta
|  |
President
| |
Chilean Association of Tire Retreaders (ARNEC), Chile
| ||
Mr. Hernando Díez Vargas
|  |
Executive President
|  |
Colombian Association of Tire Retreaders and Related Products (ANRE), Colombia
| ||
Mrs. Elsie Álvarez Monge
|  |
Executive Director of ACOLLRE
|  |
Association of Tire Retailers and Retreaders of Costa Rica.
| ||
Mr. Santiago Avellán
|  |
President of ANRE
| |
National Association of Retreaders of Ecuador and Related Businesses.
| ||
2:55 PM
|
Mr. Daniel Rojas Enos
| |
General Manager
| |
Chilean Association of Tire Retreaders (ARNEC), Chile
|
Closing Remarks
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