# Texas Auto Body Trade Show

- Dates: 18 September 2026 to 19 September 2026
- Location: Allen, United States
- Organiser: Auto Body Association of Texas
- Industry: Automotive

## About

The Texas Auto Body Trade Show is an annual two-day event organized by the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT), aimed at promoting the growth and success of the automotive repair sector throughout Texas...

## Official links

- [Official website](https://autobodyassociationoftexasabat.growthzoneapp.com/event-calendar/details/texas-auto-body-trade-show-1392235)
- [Registration](https://members.abat.us/ap/Events/Register/v5FNjV7fKCyCm)
- [Agenda](https://autobodyassociationoftexasabat.growthzoneapp.com/event-calendar/EventSessions/texas-auto-body-trade-show-1392235)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.abat.us/speakerapplication/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Auto & Automotive

## Speakers

- Laura Gay, Founder of Consolidation Coach
- Matt DiFrancesco, CExPTM, CCA Principal/Financial Technician, High Lift Financial
- Burl Richards, ABAT President
- Robert McDorman, Auto Claim Specialists

## Where to stay

- **Quality Inn**: 750 m from the venue, 407 Central Expressway South
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 760 m from the venue, 205 Central Expressway North, Allen, 75013
- **Hyatt Place**: 760 m from the venue, 333 North Central Expressway, Allen, 75013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/texas/hyatt-place-dallas-allen/dfwzo)
  - Phone: +1 972-747-5151
- **Homewood Suites**: 800 m from the venue, 455 North Central Expressway, Allen, 75013
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.4 km from the venue, 705 South Central Expressway, Allen, 75013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dalalgi-hilton-garden-inn-dallas-allen/)
- **La Quinta Inn**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1220 North Central Expressway, Allen, 75013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/allen-texas/la-quinta-allen-at-the-village/overview)
  - Phone: +1 945-260-0618
- **Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center**: 1.6 km from the venue, 777 Watters Creek Boulevard, Allen, 75013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalen-marriott-dallas-allen-hotel-and-convention-center/)
  - Phone: +1 469-675-0800
- **Tru by Hilton**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1553 North Central Expressway, Allen, 75013
  - Phone: +1 469-795-9500

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