The Car Wash Show™ 2020

More than 9,000 attendees will visit San Antonio April 6-8 to discover innovative products and technology, develop business strategies and connect with other industry professionals at The Car Wash Show™ 2020, the largest U.S. gathering of car wash owners, managers and decision-makers.

That statement is backed by five years of show growth and the largest show on record last year in Nashville at more than 9,500 attendees. “With the growth in our industry, it’s important that we provide an opportunity for people to connect and to see what our supplier community is bringing to the market,” said ICA Vice President of Events Kim Vinciguerra. “Our show is the only place where you can get such a concentrated population of car wash professionals all looking to learn, connect and bring new ideas to their business.”

On the show floor, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with more than 350 exhibiting companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions to boost their bottom line. Franchise and site owners, site and regional managers, and hands-on operators will find solutions, product updates, live demonstrations and one-on-one discussions to take their businesses to the next level.

The show provides numerous opportunities for a range of car care experts from around the world—including car washers, fast lube professionals, detailers and more—to network, connect and learn how they’re tackling shared challenges.

Industry veterans and first timers alike, will find all-new education sessions at The Car Wash Show 2020, where they’ll learn actionable skills and strategies to stay competitive and enhance revenue streams.

“There’s education for everyone in our industry at the 2020 show,” said ICA Chief Content Officer Claire Moore. “Basic Pass holders will get inspiration and knowledge in a flash from peers and vendors in Quick Hits, and they can also participate in Partner Solution Sessions, where vendors provide demos and first-hand equipment knowledge.”

Premium Pass holders access all that PLUS premium education sessions and an inspirational keynote.

“The Premium Education Program was such a success last year that we’re bringing back our four content paths: technology, business strategy, marketing and talent management,” Moore said. “These areas are incredibly vital to business owners in our industry, and attendees can dive deep into one or two topics they care about, or mix and match to create a customized experience.”

The Premium Pass also offers valuable content for fast lube professionals; the fifth path of Premium content is part of iFlex, the Automotive Oil Change Association show. iFlex also features a section of The Car Wash Show floor dedicated to just fast lube solutions.

The preconference portion of the show on April 5 is growing this year to include a brand new deep-dive full day course in Management Fundamentals, the popular New Investor Seminar, as well as the Certified Detailer Exam from the International Detailing Association (IDA). Each of these programs is available during registration for an added fee.