The ideal one-stop platform for professionals and businesses in the automotive aftermarket and service industry, Automechanika continues to grow - just like the industry it supports.

Now firmly established as the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, Automechanika attracts nearly 33,000 visitors, plus more than 1,900 exhibitors.

These visitors come to expand their networks, explore opportunities and seal deals. Automechanika is above all a thriving marketplace, where significant business is done. For example, more than 8,000 business meetings took place during the last edition.

Automechanika is also a platform that supports knowledge sharing and networking. Attendees come to hear updates on the latest solutions, evaluate market trends and share expertise.

Key features in this respect include the popular interactive panel discussions, where high-profile experts and stakeholders debate the latest industry trends, innovations and changing dynamics. The 2020 show also features the Automechanika Academy, the Innovation Zone, plus practical elements such as training workshops for garage professionals.

There is also a series of side events, including AfriConnections, a specialist area that connects buyers and suppliers with the growing and lucrative African automotive market.