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SUMMARY:Greater Midwest Auto Recycling Expo
DESCRIPTION:Greater Midwest Auto Recycling Expo\nEmbassy Suites Omaha LaVista Hotel & Conference Center \nWe are excited to invite you to attend the 32nd Annual Greater Midwest Automotive Recyclers Exposition\, taking place March 6–7\, 2026\, in La Vista\, Nebraska. This year’s event is a combined ARIN and IAR exposition\, bringing together industry professionals\, exhibitors\, and innovators from across the region. \nCome explore the latest products\, services\, and solutions in automotive recycling\, connect with peers\, and gain valuable insights into industry trends. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nNetworking with industry leaders\nHands-on demonstrations and exhibits\nEducational sessions and workshops\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of the region’s premier automotive recycling event! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday-Saturday\, March 6-7\, 2026\nLocation:\nLa Vista Conference Center\n12520 Westport Pkwy\nLa Vista\, NE 68128 \n\n\n\n\nTraining & Trade Show\nScholarship Auction at Friday night banquet.\nBring an item to donate to this fundraiser. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Registration\n\n\nDownloadable Forms\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibit-Sponsor Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations\n\nMake your room reservations directly. A block of rooms have been reserved for Thursday\, March 5\, and Friday\, March 6\, 2026. \nLocation:\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista\n12520 Westport Parkway\nLa Vista\, NE 68128\nCall for reservations: (800) 362-2779\, group code 923 \nSpecify you are with the convention to gain the special room rate of $150.00 for a standard room. Free breakfast to overnight hotel guests. \nSelf Parking is $5.00 discount parking with room. \nCheck-in time is 4 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. \nDeadline to make reservations: February 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/greater-midwest-auto-recycling-expo/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Omaha LaVista Hotel & Conference Center\, 12520 Westport Parkway\, La Vista\, NE\, 68128\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Auto Recyclers & Auto Recycling Industry of Nebraska":MAILTO:IowaAutoRecyclers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Canada’s largest auto recycling Convention and Trade Show as we return to the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham\, Ontario. A 50 booth Trade Show\, keynote presentations\, industry panels\, roundtables\, networking\, fundraisers\, and fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConvention Agenda at a Glance:\n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY MARCH 26\, 2026\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm Open House and Tours at Carcone’s Auto Recycling\n10:45 am – 12:30 pm OARA Board Meeting\n1:00 – 5:00 pm Auto Recycling Roundtable on Emerging Issues with Industry Stakeholders\n5:00 – 7:00 pm Recycled Auto Part-Y and Reception\n\nFRIDAY MARCH 27\, 2026\n6:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibitor Move in\n7:30 am – 7:00 pm Registration Open\n8:00 – 9:30 am OARA Annual Member Meeting (Direct Members only)\n9:30 – 9:45 am Welcoming Remarks\n9:45 am – 12:15 pm Panels & Presentations\n12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch\n1:00 – 2:00 pm Industry Keynote Address\n1:30 – 7:00 pm Trade Show\n7:00 – 11:00 pm Reception\, Auctions and Fundraiser for OARA Employee Scholarships\n\nSATURDAY MARCH 28\, 2026\n8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast\n9:00 am-12:00 pm Panels & Presentations\n12:00 – 1:00 pm Industry Luncheon\n\n1:00 – 3:00 pm Panels & Presentations\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Online\n\n\n Download Registration Form\n\n\n Here’s whose coming (2025)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA limited number of guestrooms have been reserved for the Convention at the: \nHilton Toronto/Markham Suites\, 8500 Warden Ave\, Markham\, ON L6G 1A5 \nPlease contact the hotel directly at: 905-470-8500 and quote “1OR” to receive the group rate of $165/night\, which includes free parking. Group rate is subject to availability and is valid until March 5\, 2026. \nOr you can book online – HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\n\nTrade Show Hours:\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday March 27\, 2026 \n\nSet up 6:00 am to 1:30 pm\nOpen 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm\nTear down 7:00 to 11:00 pm\n\nNew or seasoned\, our exhibitors know that each year the OARA Trade Show and Convention will bring added value to their company. \n\nAs with last year\, there will be no concurrent seminars to the Trade Show – you will have the undivided attention of all delegates from 1:30 to 7:00 pm.\nThe Passport Program ensures continuous traffic to your booth and offers the chance to engage with delegates outside of your current network.\nThere are always plenty of draws and contests in the Trade Show – if you are planning something please reach out to Steve to help promote and coordinate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibit Registration Form and Floorplan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Online – Exhibitor Space\n\n\n Download Exhibitor Registration Form\n\n\n See the floorplan
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/2026-oara-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa\, 8500 Warden Avenue\, Markham\, Ontario\, L6G 1A5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association":MAILTO:wally@oara.com
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