AAPEX 2020 to be a virtual experience

Instead, AAPEX will provide a virtual/digital experience with many of the show's same elements presented digitally. Given the State of Nevada's recently announced long-term mitigation strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic, which has indefinitely prohibited events with more than 50 participants, and the severe limitations on the international and domestic travel imposed in connection with the pandemic, unfortunately, the traditional in-person event cannot proceed. 

Why did AAPEX move to a virtual event? Given the State of Nevada’s recently announced long-term mitigation strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic, which has indefinitely prohibited events with more than 50 participants, and the severe limitations on international and domestic travel imposed in connection with the pandemic, unfortunately, it is not possible for the traditional in-person event to proceed.Will registered attendees get a refund? If yes, how will this work? Yes, registered buyers will receive a refund. Refunds will be automatically processed within the next two weeks.Does AAPEX anticipate returning to an in person show in 2021?  Yes, AAPEX 2021 is planned for November 2-4, 2021, at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas.What should attendees do who have purchased airline tickets? Contact the airline directly for their individual policy details and options.What should attendees who have reserved hotel rooms do to apply for refunds/credits? If you booked a hotel room through AAPEX’s official housing vendor OnPeak, your room will automatically be cancelled, and you will receive official confirmation within a week.

Will exhibitors get a refund?
Exhibitors can opt to get a refund or have monies applied to the 2021 event. 

Will I have first right of refusal in 2021 for the sponsorship I booked this year? Yes.What should exhibitors do who have purchased airline tickets? Contact your airline directly for their individual policy details and options.What should exhibitors who have reserved hotel rooms do to apply for refunds/credits? If you booked a hotel room through AAPEX’s official housing vendor OnPeak, your room will automatically be cancelled, and you will receive official confirmation within a week.Will this action affect seniority? No, it will not.What should exhibitors do if they reserved spaces for hospitality events, receptions, dinners or other meetings & events within the Venetian, or other Las Vegas venues?  If you’ve booked space at a restaurant, hotel or other venue, contact them directly for information. When will exhibit space/applications for AAPEX 2021 become available?  Exhibit space applications for AAPEX 2021 will be available November 16, 2020. When will the virtual AAPEX event take place? The virtual event will be held the week of November 3, 2020 (during the originally planned, in-person event days). If SEMA has a virtual event, will attendees be able to go to both the AAPEX and SEMA virtual events in the same way their badge gives them access to both shows? There are no current plans to conduct a joint virtual event. If SEMA decides to hold a virtual event, it will be completely independent of AAPEX. Registration will be separate.  What will the virtual AAPEX event include? Details of the virtual event will be announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, to include exhibitor, sponsor, attendee, and registration information. When will registration open for AAPEX’s 2020 virtual event?  Registration will open Wednesday, August 19, 2020.If an attendee is already registered for AAPEX, will they have to provide credentials again for the virtual event? Registration will be separate; details will be announced on August 19, 2020.

For any additional questions reach out to Bill Glasgow, Jr. at [email protected].