The conference in Houston, April 9-11, is designed to help auto repair shops operate smarter, lead stronger teams and drive measurable growth
Houston—Tekmetric will host Tektonic 2026, an open, industry-wide conference designed to help auto repair shops operate smarter, lead stronger teams and drive measurable growth. The event takes place April 9-11, at the Marriott Marquis Houston and is expected to bring together more than 1,000 shop owners, managers, service advisors and technicians from across the industry.
Built for every role inside the shop, Tektonic combines practical, peer-led playbooks with hands-on training and high-level strategy—all grounded in the real-world realities shop operators face every day.
“It’s harder than it’s ever been to run a shop,” said Sunil Patel, CEO of Tekmetric. “Vehicles are more complex. Customers expect more. The operational pressure never really lets up. Through our work with shops across the country, we see it every day. Tektonic is about bringing the industry together—owners, advisors, technicians, coaches and partners—so we can build better systems, stronger teams and businesses that are sustainable, not just surviving.”
Serving nearly 14,000 shops across the country gives Tekmetric a unique vantage point into the challenges and growth strategies emerging across the industry—perspective that helps shape Tektonic’s practical, operator-focused agenda.
The program includes 75 breakout sessions across role-based tracks, allowing attendees to customize their learning based on experience level and day-to-day responsibilities.
Attendees will gain:
- Peer-led, operator-first playbooks from shop owners and leaders sharing what’s actually working.
- Role-based learning tracks tailored for owners, service advisors and technicians.
- Hands-on workshops built around workflows, scripts and step-by-step processes.
- Tekmetric platform training and product feedback sessions for users at every level.
- An industry-wide community experience focused on connection, mentorship and long-term growth.
While Tektonic includes approximately 20 dedicated Tekmetric training sessions, the majority of content focuses on broader industry topics, including shop operations, leadership, profitability, customer experience and emerging technology — regardless of auto repair platform.
Tektonic 2026 features a keynote lineup, including:
- Codie Sanchez, CEO of Contrarian Thinking
- Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First
- Aaron Stokes, founder of Shop Fix Academy
- Sebastian Jimenez, CEO of Rilla
- General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps
Sessions will address leadership under pressure, profitability frameworks, AI and frontline performance, operational discipline and the mindset required to build resilient, high-performing teams.
Coaching Panel
Tektonic will also host a Coaching Showdown Panel moderated by Mike Allen (host of Confessions of a Shop Owner podcast), bringing together leaders from several of the industry’s most influential coaching groups for a candid, fast-paced discussion.
Participating groups include Shop Fix Academy, Autoshop Answers, Shop Owner Coach, Auto Ignite Management, Elite Worldwide, Limitless Leadership, The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence and ATI.
The session will explore real-world shop challenges, compare differing growth philosophies and give attendees direct access to the perspectives shaping today’s auto repair landscape.
Programming Highlights
- Owner growth and leadership tracks.
- Service advisor and performance communication training.
- Technician-focused sessions covering EV service, ADAS calibration, direct injection systems and new refrigerants.
- Emerging technology and AI applications in auto repair.
- An expanded expo hall featuring industry tools, technology and service partners.
- Industry Appreciation Party and Awards Dinner with live music from The Spazmatics.
Who Should Attend
Tektonic is open to the full auto repair ecosystem including shop owners, managers, service advisors, technicians and industry vendors. The event is structured so entire teams can attend and learn in parallel, returning to their shops aligned and equipped to execute.
Event Details
What: Tektonic 2026 (presented by Tekmetric)
When: April 9-11, 2026
Where: Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, Texas
Registration:
Standard registration through March 31: $1,499; April pricing: $1,999
Tickets include breakfast, lunch and refreshments during conference days, plus select evening events with food and beverages.
To learn more or register, visit: www.tekmetric.com/tektonic.
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