Worldpac STX draws 2,500 attendees and offers over 43,000 hours of training courses

From the training floor to the exhibition hall, STX 2026 brought the aftermarket industry together to learn, connect, and celebrate

National Harbor, Md.—Worldpac’s 2026 Supplier and Training Expo ran August 19-23, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, bringing together over 2,500 attendees from across the automotive aftermarket industry. By the end of the event, they collectively completed 43,200 hours of training courses.

Exhibits from more than 100 international parts manufacturers filled the exhibition hall, giving attendees a firsthand look at what’s next and new in the industry. Worldpac also honored nine suppliers for their outstanding partnership and used the opening session to unveil details for the next biennial Supplier and Training Expo in 2028.

Attendees also received engaging insights into leadership, teamwork, and resilience from keynote speakers Terry Bradshaw and Siri Lindley.

Keynote Speakers

Terry Bradshaw, professional football legend, and Siri Lindley, triathlete-turned-motivational speaker, delivered insightful conversations during the Dinner and Keynote Speaker Program and the Women’s Luncheon.

**AT LEFT:** Worldpac President and CEO John Hamilton speaks with football legend Terry Bradshaw. **AT RIGHT:** Siri Lindley delivers addresses attendees during the Dinner and Keynote Speaker Program and the Women’s Luncheon.

Bradshaw, a four-time champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, joined Worldpac President and CEO John Hamilton for a Q&A that touched on his love of cars, championship career, journey through adversity, and the hard-won lessons behind his lifelong pursuit of excellence, inspiring a room full of automotive professionals and entrepreneurs to ask themselves the same question he has lived by: Why not be your best?

During the Women’s Luncheon, Lindley, a two-time world champion and Hall of Fame triathlete, delivered the keynote on her inspiring journey throughout life and how to unlock one’s full potential. Lindley shared, “How can you ever know what you’re truly capable of if you’re not trying to do what you don’t think you can every single day.”

Supplier Awards

Worldpac recognized nine companies with an achievement for their outstanding partnerships. Presented by Worldpac’s leadership team, the awards were given at the Supplier Brunch on day three of the conference. Honorees were hand-selected by Worldpac for demonstrating exceptional business growth, operational excellence, and innovation within their respective categories.

“STX is meant to create meaningful networking connections, offer unique training experiences, and expose aftermarket professionals to the latest and greatest,” said Hamilton. “It’s also meant to recognize the suppliers who make it all possible. We’re proud to celebrate the work these brands have done, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.”

2026 STX Supplier Awards included:

To learn more about each of the awards presented to suppliers at STX 2026, click here.