AAPEX 2026 Trade Show Staffing — Las Vegas, NV
TSM Agency connects automotive aftermarket exhibitors at AAPEX with experienced brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, and lead retrieval specialists — staffed, trained, and floor-ready for the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Professional Trade Show Staff for AAPEX 2026
AAPEX — Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo is one of the largest automotive trade events in the world, drawing 100,000+ automotive professionals, buyers, and suppliers to the Las Vegas Convention Center each November. Exhibitors compete for attention from distributors, shop owners, and OEM buyers across a packed show floor. TSM Agency delivers trained brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, and lead retrieval specialists who know how to work a fast-paced automotive environment.
Our Las Vegas staffing roster includes professionals with direct automotive aftermarket experience — comfortable discussing parts, tools, diagnostics, and shop equipment with a knowledgeable trade audience. Whether you need a demonstrator running a live product display, a spokesperson managing a vehicle feature showcase, or a lead capture specialist keeping your pipeline full, TSM Agency has the team.
Trade Show Models
Promotional Models
Spokesmodels
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What to Know About AAPEX 2026
AAPEX — Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
- Dates: April 5, 2026
- City:
Las Vegas, NV
- Organizer: aapexshow.com
- Category: Automotive
- Website: http://aapexshow.com
AAPEX is a leading global event for the automotive aftermarket industry, held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The expo connects suppliers, distributors, and retailers across parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and technology. AAPEX runs concurrently with SEMA Show, making the first week of November the highest-volume automotive week in the trade calendar.
Quick Facts
How far in advance should we book staffing for AAPEX?
Do your brand ambassadors have automotive industry knowledge?
Can TSM staff both AAPEX and SEMA Show in the same week?
Staffing at the Las Vegas Convention Center for AAPEX
AAPEX takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), one of the largest convention facilities in the country. TSM Agency’s Las Vegas roster knows the property well — including hall layouts, load-in protocols, and peak traffic patterns during the November automotive week. We staff concurrent shows regularly and can coordinate team deployments across both AAPEX and SEMA when exhibitors participate in both events. Book your AAPEX staffing team at least 8–10 weeks in advance to secure your preferred roster.
Navigation Tips
The first week of November in Las Vegas is one of the busiest trade weeks of the year — AAPEX and SEMA run simultaneously, drawing 200,000+ industry professionals to the LVCC and surrounding venues. Book lodging early. Arrive ahead of move-in day if possible. Designate a single point of contact for your TSM team and schedule a 30-minute pre-show briefing to align on brand voice, lead capture protocols, and demo scripts before doors open.
Why Local Las Vegas Staff Makes a Difference at AAPEX
Automotive buyers at AAPEX are knowledgeable, fast-moving, and pressed for time. Your exhibit staff needs to match that energy — engaging quickly, qualifying visitors efficiently, and maintaining enthusiasm across three full show days. TSM Agency’s Las Vegas-based team is acclimated to the LVCC environment and the pace of a major automotive expo. We staff AAPEX year after year and understand what automotive exhibitors need: staff who can discuss product benefits fluently, handle live demonstrations confidently, and capture leads without slowing the conversation. Learn more about our [Las Vegas trade show staffing](/city/las-vegas-nv/) services.
Staffing Solutions for AAPEX Exhibitors
TSM Agency provides a full range of exhibit staffing for AAPEX, including brand ambassadors who engage and qualify attendees, product demonstrators who run live equipment and parts displays, lead retrieval specialists who maintain accurate capture logs, and team leads who coordinate multi-person booths. We match every staff member to your brand, product category, and audience profile — so your team represents you professionally from the first day of move-in to final load-out.
Ready to Staff Your AAPEX 2026 Exhibit?
AAPEX moves fast and competition for top staffing talent in Las Vegas is intense in November. TSM Agency recommends securing your team 8–10 weeks before the show to guarantee availability and allow time for a thorough pre-show briefing process.
Contact TSM Agency today to discuss your AAPEX 2026 staffing needs. Call (888) 702-7986 or email support@tsmagency.com. We’ll build a staffing plan sized for your booth, your budget, and your AAPEX goals.
Why Brands Trust TSM Agency
TSM Agency is a woman-owned national trade show staffing agency founded in 2005. With 2,000+ events staffed across 25+ U.S. markets, we bring deep automotive industry experience to AAPEX year after year. Our Las Vegas roster is pre-vetted, trained, and ready — and our account managers stay hands-on from booking through show close. See why exhibitors trust TSM at [SEMA Show](/event/sema-show/) and across the automotive calendar. See related work at our AAPEX page and our Las Vegas trade show staffing hub.
Woman-Owned
TSM Agency is a woman-owned talent agency co-founded by Caryn Hanna, a former professional model.
Founded 2005
More than 20 years of trade show and event staffing experience.
2,000+ Events Staffed
TSM Agency has staffed more than 2,000 trade shows, conventions, and promotional events across North America.
2,000+ Talent Network
Over 2,000 experienced trade show models, brand ambassadors, and promotional staff across 30 U.S. cities.
Rated 5.0 Stars on Google
TSM Agency is rated 5.0 stars on Google Reviews based on verified client feedback.
MPI Member
TSM Agency is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global community of meeting and event professionals.
$1 Million Insurance Coverage
Fully insured with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request.
25+ City Markets
Local talent in every major U.S. convention city, eliminating travel expenses while guaranteeing staff who know the venue.
Role options within CES staffing
Our AAPEX teams include brand ambassadors for attendee engagement and product introductions, product demonstrators for live equipment and parts displays, lead retrieval specialists for organized pipeline capture, spokesmodels for vehicle features and exhibit centerpieces, and team leads for multi-person booth coordination. Spanish-bilingual staff available on request.
Greeter and Crowd Gatherer
Lead Retrieval Specialist
Product Demonstrator
Presenter or Host
Team Lead or Coordinator
Why Our Clients & Models Trust Us
Patty Collins
February 2, 2023
I had to take the time to post this review. Simply stated, the TSM Agency is the best model staffing agency we have ever worked with. Our account executive, Caryn, was prompt and professional. We only had two days to staff two models. We came to an agreement and had our models in the same day I initially contacted them.
Zoe Clegg
February 7, 2018
The TSM Agency is our go to model staffing company. Our account executive is so easy to work with and knows the industry inside and out. But what really separates TSM from the other companies we have worked with in the past are their models. TSM Agency trade show models are just the best. When you talk to the girls you can tell TSM treats them well and that they are very loyal to the agency. The girls always come prepared and on time. They are a joy to work with and their smiles are infectious! I can’t say enough. It makes me very happy to see our competitors enviously looking at us because our trade show models are doing such a great job and our booth is always packed.
Mason Painter
January 23, 2023
Keila and Kirsten were exactly what we were looking for from our trade show models. For our previous show we flew a couple of employees to work the show and, no offense to them, we will never do that again. Professional models were far better at generating leads for us; the entire reason we did this event is Las Vegas. Our models were well prepared, dressed professionally, kept up an amazing energy during every day of the show and help us demo our products. Caryn, our TSM Agency account executive, did an amazing job and provided the perfect models.
Evelyn Vang
February 2, 2023
Thank you TSM Agency! We have never received so many leads as we did this year at the World of Concrete Show. Our models were great and we want to staff the same girls next year. They performed above and beyond our expectations. Thank you TSM!
Benefits of Hiring TSM Agency for AAPEX
TSM Agency brings national reach and local Las Vegas depth to every AAPEX engagement. Our staff are pre-briefed on your brand, your product, and your target buyer before they ever set foot on the show floor. We carry $1M/$2M general liability insurance, hold MPI membership, and have been staffing automotive trade events since 2005. You get professionals who show up prepared, represent your brand with authority, and help you maximize every hour of the three-day show.
Local talent reduces travel
per diems, and cab fares while increasing coverage across long show days.
Consistent representation
improves trust through on-message conversations, posture, and presentation.
Lead qualification
routes hot prospects to your team so valuable time goes to the right conversations.
Flexible staffing
adapts to single-day exhibits, multi-day shows, and multiple locations on the Strip.
Smart support tasks
like materials handout and list capture free your reps to sell.
Trained staff
greet visitors, manage booth flow, answer basic questions, and scan badges with your app.
Product demonstrators
highlight features and benefits that move attendees from interest to next steps.
Reliable scheduling
and coordinator support keep shifts covered during sessions, breaks, and evenings.
Bilingual options
help you connect with international attendees and expand your reach at global shows.
Professional presence
elevates your brand and improves recall long after the event ends.
Staff the Show. Own the Floor. Call (888) 702-7986 or visit tsmagency.com to book your AAPEX 2026 team.
Frequently Asked Questions — AAPEX 2026 Staffing
AAPEX — Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo — is one of the largest global trade events for the automotive aftermarket industry. Held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it connects suppliers, distributors, retailers, and shop owners across parts, accessories, tools, and technology.
AAPEX 2026 runs November 3–5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Yes. AAPEX and SEMA Show are co-located during the first week of November in Las Vegas. Many exhibitors participate in both events. TSM Agency can coordinate staffing across both shows simultaneously.
We provide brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, lead retrieval specialists, spokesmodels, and team leads for AAPEX exhibits.
We recommend booking 8–10 weeks in advance. November is one of the busiest weeks in Las Vegas for trade events, and top staffing talent books quickly.
Yes. Many of our Las Vegas brand ambassadors have backgrounds in automotive retail, parts distribution, and motorsports — and all staff are briefed on your specific products and talking points before the show.
Yes. We regularly manage staffing for exhibitors with a presence at both events. Our account managers coordinate deployment schedules across both shows.
TSM Agency is a woman-owned agency founded in 2005 with 2,000+ events staffed. We specialize in trade show staffing — not general temp work — and we bring automotive-savvy staff to AAPEX every year.
Yes. We carry $1M/$2M general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance (COI) upon request.
TSM Agency’s lead retrieval specialists are trained to use event badge scanners, collect qualifying information, and log leads accurately throughout the day. We recommend designating one specialist per 200 sq ft of active engagement space.
Yes. Spanish-bilingual brand ambassadors and demonstrators are available for AAPEX. Request bilingual staffing when you submit your inquiry.
We do our best to accommodate urgent requests, but availability in Las Vegas during AAPEX/SEMA week is limited. Contact us as early as possible to secure your preferred team.
Before your AAPEX event, your account manager conducts a structured briefing with your assigned staff covering brand voice, product talking points, lead capture protocols, and booth logistics.
Yes. TSM Agency is a certified woman-owned national trade show staffing agency.
Call (888) 702-7986 or email support@tsmagency.com. Provide your booth number, show dates, estimated traffic, and the roles you need — we’ll send a custom quote within one business day.
