AIMExpo 2026 Information - Anaheim, California Motorcycle Expo

Dec 11, 2025

AIMExpo is entering a new chapter in 2026, as it prepares to leave Las Vegas and make its West Coast debut in Anaheim. AIMExpo 2026 takes place January 7–9, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center, marking the show’s first-ever move to Southern California after four years in Las Vegas. The timing lines up perfectly with Anaheim 1 Supercross at Angel Stadium the very next day, giving dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and media a full week of industry events in one place.

If you're planning to walk the floor, check out new product launches, or build extra time into your trip to explore Orange County, this guide covers what most people search for first. You’ll find the confirmed AIMExpo dates, registration info, hotel options, parking details, and everything else you need to get the most out of the American International Motorcycle Expo 2026.

AIMExpo 2026 Dates

AIMExpo 2026 will run from Wednesday, January 7, through Friday, January 9, 2026. The show follows a three-day schedule, with a shorter day on Friday to accommodate anyone planning to move over to Anaheim 1 Supercross. Here’s the daily show floor timing for easy reference:

• Wednesday, January 7: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday, January 8: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, January 9: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

AIMExpo 2026 Location

AIMExpo 2026 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A & B), 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805.

The convention center is accessible from I-5 and sits roughly 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles. If you're flying in, John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest option at about 15 miles out. LAX, Long Beach, and Ontario airports are all within 35 miles as well.

Is AIMExpo Open to the Public?

No, AIMExpo is a trade-only event, so only credentialed industry professionals (dealers, manufacturers, distributors, media, and similar groups) can attend. The show focuses on business meetings, training, and product launches rather than consumer activities, so the general public isn’t admitted. Riders who want hands-on demos or gear previews can look to public motorcycle expos or OEM demo events throughout the year.

AIMExpo 2026 Registration and Tickets

Registration for AIMExpo 2026 is now open, and most industry professionals can attend at no cost when they register early and provide proof of trade or media affiliation. Below is the current registration pricing:

• Dealers, Trade, and Media (pre-registered): Free
• On-site registration: $50 per person
• Non-exhibiting brands (MIC members): $250 per badge
• Non-exhibiting brands (non-MIC members): $400 per badge

Click HERE to register for AIMExpo 2026!

When you register, you'll need to submit credentials proving your industry affiliation. Submissions without proper documentation may be delayed, so have your dealer license, business information, or press credentials ready. Badge pick-up hours are as follows:

• Tuesday, January 6: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, January 7: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday, January 8: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, January 9: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TIP: If you arrive Tuesday, grab your badge during the early pick-up window. You'll save yourself time Wednesday morning when the lines are longest.

How AIMExpo Education and Programming Is Structured

AIMExpo’s schedule is split across several stages and session formats, each designed to support a different part of dealership operations. If this is your first time attending, here’s a quick look at what each area focuses on so you know where to spend your time.

Dealer Evolution Stage

This is AIMExpo’s forward-looking track, covering the major forces shaping powersports like analytics, electrification, policy, margins, leadership, and long-term strategy. Sessions here tend to be fast-paced, high-level, and geared toward owners, GMs, and department heads who want to understand where the industry is moving next.

Dealer Excellence Stage

The sessions that take place on the Dealer Excellence Stage focus on practical dealership operations. Topics include e-commerce, fixed ops, staff training, inventory management, fraud prevention, pricing, EV customers, and sales performance. If you want immediately applicable tools and processes, this is the track to follow.

Tech Talks

Short, 20-minute conversations on the show floor highlighting new software, digital tools, data solutions, security practices, and emerging technology. These are ideal if you want quick insight into tech that can save time, improve efficiency, or help your team work smarter.

Business Center Programming

These are MIC-hosted lunch-and-learns and member-only sessions that dive into industry-wide data, market trends, and high-level insights. They’re limited to MIC members but offer some of the most actionable data sessions at the show.

AIMExpo 2026 Schedule

Day 1: Wednesday, January 7

Tech Talks

9:30 AM – 9:50 AM: Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Technology Can Help Optimize Dealership Performance

Presented by DX-1

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: Smarter Technology: Saving and Making Money While Getting Back Time

Presented by ZiiDMS

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Inventory Intelligence to Maximize Profits

Presented by TALON Powersports Solutions

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM: Evolving to Fuel Your Growth

Presented by Cycle Trader

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM: Automated Calls, Excellent Customer Service

Presented by Kenect

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM: Powering up the Path to Purchase

Presented by Rollick

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Identity Fraud & Best Practices

Presented by 700Credit

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Simplify Specialty Vehicle Financing

Presented by AppOne

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM: AI, Lead Management & Powersports

Presented by Impel

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM: How AI Search Is Rewriting Dealer Visibility — and How to Win the Zero-Click Race

Presented by MaxOpp Marketing

Dealer Evolution Stage

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Full Throttle Analytics: 2025 Look-Back and 2026 Forecast

Presenters: Competitive Analytics

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Selling the Dream: The OEM, The Dealer, The Rider, The Lifestyle Connection

Presenters: Ducati, KTM, Piaggio Group Americas

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Powersports, Government Relations, and Advocacy

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: "Yeah Your Unit Count Is Fine, But What About Your Margin?"

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Keeping and Motivating Your Team

Dealer Excellence Stage

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: MPN: E-Commerce: Capturing Customers Who Don’t Want to Come In

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: MPN: Auto Dealers vs. Powersports Dealers: Technology and Inventory Management

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: MPN: More Inventory, More Problems: How to Manage the Influx of New Vehicles

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: AI Done Wrong: The Top 10 Ways to Ruin Everything

MIC Business Center

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: MIC Member Lunch & Learn: Data You Can’t Ignore

(MIC Members Only)

Day 2: Thursday, January 8

Tech Talks

9:30 AM – 9:50 AM: Maximizing Availability and Revenue

Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: NCM JobTracks vs. Plain Old Job Descriptions

Presented by NCM Associates

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Human Risk & Social Engineering – The Modern Con Game

Presented by Accelerate2Compliance

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM: Real-Time Records for Efficient Registration and Titling

Presented by Auto Data Direct

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM: Move Beyond Local Sales & Unlock the Revenue Potential of e-Comm

Presented by Data Here-to-There

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM: Turning SSI’s Insights into Practical Strategies for Growth

Presented by Statistical Surveys Inc.

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM: Spend Your Time Generating Revenue, Not Spreadsheets

Presented by SmartDealer

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Attracting More Customers by Offering More Financial Programs

Presented by Horsepower Financial

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: Customized F&I Products for On- and Off-Road Dealers

Presented by Autrella

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM: Introduction to Powersports Diagnostics

Presented by TEXA USA

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM: Clerq: The Fastest Growing Payment Company in Powersports

Presented by Clerq Payments

Dealer Evolution Stage

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: The Evolution of Electrification in Powersports

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Insights and More from Our Distributors

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: "Do You Have a Mindset for Change?"

Dealer Excellence Stage

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: MPN: Fixed Ops – Advice for Beyond the Showroom

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: MPN: EV Customers Are Different – Are Your Salespeople Ready?

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: MPN: Tariffs, Pricing, and Margins

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: AI, Analog, and Adventure

MIC Business Center

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: MIC Member Lunch & Learn: Board of Directors Panel

(MIC Members Only)

Day 3: Friday, January 9

Dealer Evolution Stage

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Garage Composites Roundtable

Dealer Excellence Stage

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Ride With Us: Building Our Industry and Community Together

With AIMExpo happening next month, you can expect this schedule to stay mostly the same, but last-minute adjustments do occasionally happen. Checking back once or twice before the show helps you catch anything new that gets added. View the official 3-day event schedule HERE. 

Where to Stay for AIMExpo 2026

AIMExpo has arranged discounted room rates through Connections Housing, the event’s official hotel partner. Both participating hotels sit just a short walk from the Anaheim Convention Center and offer recently updated rooms, so they’re easy choices for anyone who wants to stay close to the show.

Hilton Anaheim

• Rate: $234 per night
• Distance: Connected to the convention center by a walkway
• Details: A convenient option if you want the quickest route to Halls A and B without needing transportation.

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort

• Rate: $189 per night
• Distance: Steps from the convention center entrance
• Details: A comfortable property with refreshed rooms and an easy walk to restaurants throughout the resort area.

Booking Details

• Discount deadline: December 15, 2025
• Cancellation: Allowed up to 72 hours before arrival
• How to book: Use Connections Housing to access the AIMExpo rates

Attendees can also take advantage of:

• $10 off airport parking with code AIMEXPO26
• Discounted airport transfers through Karmel Connect
• An attendee Perks Pass with offers throughout Anaheim and Orange County
• Nearby airport options include John Wayne (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT), and Los Angeles (LAX).

Only Connections Housing manages AIMExpo hotel bookings. If anyone contacts you about rooms, rebates, or “special rates,” it’s not affiliated with the event and should be avoided. Always book directly through Connections Housing for the official AIMExpo experience.

Get Off the Convention Floor and Onto the Road

Three days of exhibit halls and meetings can start to blur together. If you want to break up the schedule and actually ride while you're in Southern California, check out motorcycle experiences in Anaheim. Local hosts lead rides through Orange County, the coast, and canyon roads that sit just outside the city. It's a good way to clear your head between sessions or extend the trip once the show wraps.

Rent a Motorcycle in Anaheim, CA with Riders Share

If you’re heading to AIMExpo Anaheim and want a way to get around the city outside convention hours, Riders Share has motorcycle rentals in Anaheim within a short distance of the convention center. You can book touring bikes, cruisers, sport models, and other options through our platform, choose your pick-up time, and plan your ride before the show starts. It only takes a few minutes to reserve a bike, and locking in a rental early gives you better pricing and availability. Browse Anaheim listings and book your motorcycle for AIMExpo.

AIMExpo 2026 FAQ

What time should I plan to arrive each morning at AIMExpo 2026?

Most people aim to arrive 20–30 minutes before the exhibit hall opens at 9:00 AM, since badge scanning, security lines, and walking from the hotel corridors can add a little time.

Which airport gets you closest to AIMExpo 2026?

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is about 15 minutes from the convention center by rideshare, making it the fastest option. Long Beach (LGB) usually runs 25–30 minutes, and LAX can take 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.

How long should I expect to spend on the AIMExpo 2026 show floor each day?

Most professionals block off at least 3–5 hours for booth visits, demos, and scheduled conversations, since product displays, meeting areas, and the education stages are spread across both halls.

Is there parking available at the Anaheim Convention Center for AIMExpo?

Yes. The ACC parking structures typically open early and sit directly between Katella Ave. and Convention Way. Daily parking usually runs in the $20–$25 range, depending on the lot in use.

What should I bring for business meetings at AIMExpo?

Most people bring a small backpack with a laptop or tablet, business cards, product sheets, and a portable charger since meetings tend to happen throughout the floor rather than in one location.

Can I get food inside the Anaheim Convention Center during AIMExpo?

Yes. The convention center operates several quick-service counters near the lobby and along the main interior hallways, and the nearby Hilton and Sheraton have cafés that stay open during show hours.