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There is no shortage of things to do at NORTHEAST!

Join us for exciting events on and off the show floor, including:

 

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Friday, March 20

NORTHEAST 2026 East Coast Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting

10:00am – 2:00pm | Presented by AASP/NJ
LOCATION: Meadowlands Expo Center, Upstairs Press Room

The NORTHEAST Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting offers an opportunity for nationwide industry professionals to discuss issues affecting their states and associations on a daily basis, while also creating a space to candidly engage in rewarding conversations about the topics most important to the industry at-large.

Participants are encouraged to come to the meeting with a topic of their choosing, with the goal of engaging fellow participants in a discussion. Attendees of this event should be prepared to participate, rather than observe. 

This free event is l

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited!

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Saturday, March 21

4th Annual NORTHEAST Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition

10:00am – 4:00pm | Rear of show floor

Are you the best painter, estimator or body technician around? Now’s your chance to prove it at the 4th Annual Bodywork Bowl, taking place on the trade show floor at NORTHEAST 2026!

Compete against your industry peers in any of the competition’s three categories for a chance to take home cash and prizes!

Contests for:

BODY TECHNICIANS  |  ESTIMATORS  |  PAINTERS

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NABC recycled Rides logo

NABC Recycled Rides Vehicle Presentation

1:00pm | Booth #607

Presented by the National Auto Body Council 
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AASP/NJ’s 2026 Young Technician Awards

2:00pm | AASP/NJ Booth #001

Proudly presented by AASP/NJ with generous support from Spark Underwriters and World Insurance Associates LLC
Join AASP/NJ as we award tools and equipment to rising technicians/painters employed at a collision or mechanical repair shop or technical school!

Sunday, March 22

9am – FREE TRAINING ON THE SHOW FLOOR!
Taking the Blind Spots Out of ADAS Calibration
Presented by Steve Dawson (Hunter Engineering)
Location: BOOTH 313

JUST ADDED! Join Hunter Engineering for an informative session covering the basics of ADAS, some of the pitfalls, miss information and how you can be a part of this growing market. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE (must have a NORTHEAST badge)

AASP/NJ’s 2026 Bodywork Bowl Awards Ceremony

11:00am | Rear of Show Floor