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    Trailer Tech Expo to return in 2026 with expanded education, exhibit opportunities

    March 28, 2025
    Attendees can expect an expanded lineup of hands-on technical training, dealership-focused sessions, and interactive product showcases

    Following its recent debut, the Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA will return February 17-19, 2026, to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. The event will continue its mission to advance innovation, hands-on training, industry education, and business growth within the light- to medium-duty trailer sector.

    Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the 2026 Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA will feature two days of dedicated education and training, leading into a full exhibit hall experience on February 19. Attendees can expect an expanded lineup of hands-on technical training, dealership-focused sessions, and interactive product showcases designed to support industry professionals in adapting to evolving market demands.

    See also: NATDA names Industry Excellence Award winners

    “The success of the first Trailer Tech Expo demonstrated the industry’s strong demand for a dedicated event focused on technology, training, and business solutions,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM, executive director of NATDA. “By refining and enhancing the education program and exhibitor experience, we are continuing to provide trailer professionals with the tools, training and connections they need to stay ahead.”

    The 2026 Trailer Tech Expo will feature:

    • Comprehensive training programs. Hands-on workshops and certification opportunities for technicians and service teams.
    • Dealer education sessions. Expert-led discussions on business operations, technology integration, and customer engagement strategies.
    • Technology-driven exhibit hall. A full day dedicated to testing and experiencing the latest in trailers and innovations, and vendor partnerships.
    • Cash and carry options. New for 2026, technicians will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors offering tools and light equipment options on the show floor to ensure all their on-the-job service needs are met at one time, in one place.
    • Industry networking and recognition. Opportunities to celebrate, recognize and connect with peers during happy hours and NATDA’s second annual Industry Excellence Awards ceremony.

    NATDA will release additional details on the 2026 Trailer Tech Expo including speaker lineups, exhibitor opportunities, and registration soon.

    For additional coverage of the inaugural Trailer Tech Expo, see the May print edition of TBB.