# AUTOP 2026 automotive trade fair

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autop-2026-automotive-trade-fair
> Updated: 2026-08-15T23:15:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The AUTOP 2026 automotive trade fair, held from August 19 to 22 at the Ceará Event Center in Fortaleza, is projected to generate approximately half a billion Reais in business. The 19th edition of the event expects to host over 500 brands and attract more than 40,000 attendees, with organizers noting that booth sales reached record demand.

The event focuses on innovation, mobility trends, electrification, and sustainability. Specific participants, such as brands ATE and VDO, are scheduled to showcase technologies for light and commercial vehicles, including braking systems, sensors, and engine oils. 

Additionally, the CONAREM 360 meeting will take place on August 22 to address the engine reconditioning industry. During this session, CONAREM President José Arnaldo Laguna is expected to present data regarding the projected growth and composition of Brazil’s light and heavy vehicle fleets through 2040.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: AUTOP 2026 to showcase automotive aftermarket technologies in Fortaleza

The AUTOP 2026 automotive fair in Fortaleza will feature product showcases from ATE and VDO, alongside the CONAREM 360 event focusing on engine reconditioning and future vehicle fleet trends in Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autop-2026-to-showcase-automotive-aftermarket-technologies-in-fortaleza

### 2026-08-09: AUTOP 2026 expected to generate half a billion in business

The AUTOP 2026 automotive fair in Ceará is expected to generate half a billion Reais in business, featuring over 500 brands and focusing on innovation and electrification.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autop-2026-expected-to-generate-half-a-billion-in-business

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