Opportunity in the car wash industry is at an all-time high and you can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. Go all in at The Car Wash Show™ in Nashville — the premier gathering of owners, operators, investors and decision-makers. Connect and collaborate face to face, hear ideas that get your wheels turning and connect with a community that understands where you want your business to go.

The Big Bash
May 13, 5-7 p.m.

Kick off your Monday night with thousands of friends at The Big Bash. Outside at Music City Center, you will enjoy two hours of open bar and food along with high energy entertainment, whiskey tastings, bull riding, games and plenty of prizes. All are welcome! 
Brought to you by OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions.

Trade Show
The Car Wash Show 2024 has more than 196,000 square feet (or four football fields!) for exhibitors to showcase the latest and greatest products and technologies. This is 5,000 square feet more space than at last year’s show! More than 400 companies will be exhibiting at The Show, with almost 100 of those being first-time exhibitors!

Innovation Alley
Innovation Alley — which debuted at Nashville in 2022 — is now more of an Innovation Interstate and is located near the front of the trade show. This space is designed to showcase the new products and services impacting our growing industry from first-time exhibitors.

Hall of Fame Celebration
May 14, 5-6:15 p.m.

Join ICA President Marcus Kittrell of Mammoth Holdings on Tuesday night to posthumously honor this year’s Hall of Fame recipient, Lamar Beck. This exclusive ICA members-only event will include high-end cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as we celebrate the recipient of ICA’s highest honor while connecting with other ICA members. Become an ICA member today.

Partnership Presentations
Look for special presentations from Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association (formerly Automotive Oil Change Association) and Western Carwash Association. Southeastern Car Wash Association and Midwest Carwash Association will also be at The Show as co-marketing partners.

Car Wash-Focused Sessions
The 20-minute PITCH™ sessions are focused on the latest and greatest products, technologies and services. All PITCH sessions are supplier led, allowing companies the opportunity to discuss their unique perspectives, products and services. 

The Car Wash Show AFTER DARK
Enjoy exclusive opportunities to mix with your industry colleagues at nightly networking events that will include VIP experiences at some of the hottest venues and nightclubs in Nashville.

Digital Week — NEW!
May 20-24

New for 2024, all breakout room sessions will be recorded and available on demand the week after The Show. There will be no cost for these for attendees; they will be included in the show registration.

Presentations from the Pros

Professional speakers with decades of experience in their respective fields will be sharing ideas geared toward helping you succeed.

Terry Brock: Building Lasting Relationships Through AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Human Care 

Alex Chausovsky: Building an Effective Talent Strategy

Joey Coleman: Never Lose a Customer Again: Creating Remarkable Experiences in The First 100 Days® to Gain a Customer for Life

Brittany Hodak: Creating Superfans: How to Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates

Debra Jasper: Break Through: Grow Your Business and Reach New Customers in Today’s Hyper-Distracted World

Joe Mull, M.Ed, CSP: Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work

Marcus Sheridan: The Trust Gap: How to Overcome Buyer Hesitation, Build Advocacy, and Cultivate Trust in a Skeptical World

Jack Stratten: The Future of Retail: The Polarized Customer, and Why Luxury is for Everyone

Eric Termuende: Blueprint to the Future: Leading in a New World of Work