Join us for Canada's largest auto recycling Convention and Trade Show as we return to the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario. A 50 booth Trade Show, yard tours, keynote presentations, industry panels, roundtables, networking, training, fundraisers, and fun.
Agenda at a Glance
Convention Agenda (March 20, 2026)
| Thursday March 26 | |||
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| Carcone's Auto Recycling | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Open House and Tours at Carcone's Auto Recycling | On your way in to Markham, stop in at Carcone's Auto Recycling and visit with owner Micheal Carcone and his team to see what a modern, professional auto recycler looks like. |
| Trillium Boardroom | 10:45 am - 12:45 pm | OARA Board Meeting | The OARA Board meets to discuss the business of running the association and final preparations for the Roundtable and Convention. |
| Butternut/Holly Room | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Key Issues AUTO RECYCLERS Roundtable (auto recyclers only please) | An Auto Recyclers group discussion on the issues of the day. |
| Butternut/Holly Room | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Key Issues STAKEHOLDER Roundtable (invited stakeholders only please) | Explore topics in a deeper dive directly affecting auto recyclers: AI, Parts Usage, Accreditation. Hear from industry experts and auto recyclers from across Canada in an open discussions to solve problems, capture opportunities and prepare for the future. |
| Conference Centre Foyer | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Recycled Auto PART-Y and Reception | Enjoy a refreshing beverage and appetizers after the Roundtable and continue the conversations at the industry's only Recycled Auto PART-Y. You've earned it. Sponsored by ari. |
| Friday March 27 | |||
| Conference Centre Foyer | 7:30 am - 7:00 pm | Registration Open | Name badges are required for all events. |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 8:00 - 9:15 am | OARA Direct Member's Annual General Meeting | Direct Members only please. Breakfast sponsored by Kenny U-Pull.  |
| Conference Centre Foyer | 9:15 - 9:30 am | Coffee Break | Sponsored by IAA |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 9:30 - 9:45 am | Welcoming remarks | The Convention kicks off with welcoming remarks from OARA Leadership. |
| 9:45 - 10:30 am | Recycled Part Trends for Recyclers, Repairers and Insurers. Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International | Ryan returns to kick off the Convention with data and insights on the future of auto recycling as he explores current and future parts trends. Ryan's presentation will end with a chat with Wally Dingman about data and its importance to the recycled auto parts ecosystem. | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 am | The Million-Dollar Gap: AI Yards vs. Everyone Else in 2026. Chris Daglis, ari powered by Auto PARTnered Solutions | By the end of 2026, two identical salvage yards — same size, same number of cars — will be hundreds of thousands (and in many cases well over a million) dollars apart in yearly profit. The only difference? One started using practical, proven AI tools now. The other waited. | |
| 11:15 am - 11:30 am | Hon. Zee Hamid, MPP Milton and Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform | ||
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Building Stakeholder Coalitions - OARA, UCDA, OTDA, AARO, CARI, AIA | Our work with other industry associations have helped amplify our voice, increased important information sharing and aided our efforts to create business opportunities for auto recyclers. | |
| 12:00 - 12:15 pm | Highlights from the Recycler and Insurer Roundtables. Wally Dingman | Hear from the OARA Executive Director about progress from Thursday's Recycler and Stakeholder Roundtable discussions. | |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 12:05 - 1:00 pm | Lunch | Sponsored by Progi Group |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 1:00 - 1:50 pm | Keynote Industry Address: Jer Banta with Profit Team Consulting | |
| Conference Centre 3&4 | 1:30 - 7:00 pm | Trade Show Opens | Come explore Canada's largest auto recycling trade show with 50+ vendors, and the Passport Contest to win some prizes. Lots of draws, information, demos, and information to propell your business forward. |
| 4:00 - 7:00 pm | Reception in the Trade Show | Cash/ticket bar with plenty of food stations. |
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| Conference Centre Foyer | 7:00 - 11:00 pm | Charity Casino, Fundraisers and Auctions in the Trade Show | Raising funds for the OARA Employee Scholarship Program with a Fun Casino, Silent, Live and Draw Auctions. Bring your bidding to help a great cause. Casino sponsored by Kenny U-Pull |
| Saturday March 28 | |||
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 8:00 - 8:45 am | Breakfast | Sponsored by Crush |
| Evergreen Room | Butternut/Holly Room | ||
| 8:45 - 9:30 am | EZ Suite Training | Inventory Buddy/Bid Buddy Training | |
| 9:30 - 10:15 am | Electric Vehicle Safety Training with TempAlert, Call2Recycle and International Automotive Consultants | ARI - Auto PARTnered Solutions Products Review and Training | |
| Conference Centre Foyer | 10:15 - 10:30 am | Coffee Break | Sponsored by Team PRP |
| 10:30 - 11:15 am | The future of Bid Buddy and AI with ARI - powered by Auto PARTnered Solutions | Sales training with Jer Banta: Effective qualifying, overcoming objections, and closing more sales. | |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | URG Training: the Next Era for Auto Recyclers. From Fragmented Systems to Connected Growth. What does the next era of auto recycling really look like? URG breaks down the challenges recyclers are facing today: fragmented systems, limited visibility, and growing data risks. Learn how the industry is shifting toward smarter, more connected solutions built for recyclers. | VinMatchPro Training; This hands-on session walks through real VIN examples, breaks down what the data means, and shows you how to match vehicles more accurately. We’ll also cover practical ways to use VinMatchPro’s tools and functions so you can work faster, reduce errors, and confidently apply what you learn right away. | |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 12:00 - 1:15 pm | Industry Luncheon. ARA and the Future of Auto Recycling, Shannon Nordstrom, ARA President | Sponsored by eBay Motors |
| Conference Centre 1&2 | 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Best Practices, Tips and Tricks from Members. | This moderated session will catalogue the best practices, tips and tricks brought forward by Members. The best idea wins a prize. All of the ideas will drive your business forward and start the OARA Best Practices Guide for Members to share and learn from one another. |
| Evergreen Room | Butternut/Holly Room | ||
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | Mastering Social Media: Want to know more about modern media and how to better position your company in a digital world? The OARA Marketing Committee has been hard at work generating strategies, resources and tactics for your business. | Generating Sales through Production with Jer Banta: how to build sales from the "back to front” through buying and managing production staff. | |
| 2:50 - 3:00 pm | Conference Wrap up | Conference Wrap up |
Registration
Hotel
A limited number of guestrooms have been reserved for the Convention at the:
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Please contact the hotel directly at: 905-470-8500 and quote “1OR” to receive the group rate of $165/night, which includes free parking. Group rate is subject to availability and is valid until March 6, 2026.
Or you can try to book online if there are any cancellations - HERE.
Exhibitors
Trade Show Hours
Friday March 27, 2026
- Set up 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Open 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Tear down 7:00 to 11:00 pm
New or seasoned, our exhibitors know that each year the OARA Trade Show and Convention will bring added value to their company.
- As with last year, there will be no concurrent seminars to the Trade Show – you will have the undivided attention of all delegates from 1:30 to 7:00 pm.
- The Passport Program ensures continuous traffic to your booth and offers the chance to engage with delegates outside of your current network.
- There are always plenty of draws and contests in the Trade Show – if you are planning something please reach out to Steve to help promote and coordinate.
Exhibit Registration Form and Floorplan
2026 Exhibitors List
Accurate Converter
ari powered by Auto PARTnered Solutions
Brandt Tractors
BAAN Powertrain Corp
Buddy Automotive
Call2Recycle Canada
Canadian Assoc. of Recycling Industries (CARI)
Canadian Recyclers Health Benefits
Cardinal Couriers
Car-Part.com
CCC Intelligent Solutions - Pinnacle YMS
Commercial Forms Recycler Supply
Copart
Cowan Insurance Group
CRUSH Software
Cyclic Materials
D.G. Bevan Insurance Brokers
DTI Powertrain **NEW**
eBay Motors Canada
ELC Solutions
ELV Select
EZ-Suite
Freightcom
IAA
Monidex Distribution
PMR Inc.
Power-DB
Progi Group
United Recyclers Group (URG)
ScrapCATApp **NEW**
Solera, Hollander and APU
Team PRP
TempAlert by PoweredED **NEW**
Trakmotive
Triple M Metals
United Recyclers Group (URG)
Unitrans
VINMatchPro
Wholesale Auto Parts Warehouses
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
2026 Sponsors
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company at the 2026 OARA Trade Show & Convention. Whether you are looking for new exposure or long lasting visibility in the industry, we have a sponsorship package to fit your company needs.
Convention Contact Information
Convention Location
Join us for Canada's largest auto recycling Convention and Trade Show as we return to the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario. A 50 booth Trade Show, yard tours, keynote presentations, industry panels, roundtables, networking, training, fundraisers, and fun.
Agenda at a Glance
Registration
Hotel
A limited number of guestrooms have been reserved for the Convention at the:
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Please contact the hotel directly at: 905-470-8500 and quote “1OR” to receive the group rate of $165/night, which includes free parking. Group rate is subject to availability and is valid until March 6, 2026.
Or you can book online - HERE.
Exhibitors
Trade Show Hours
Friday March 27, 2026
- Set up 6:00 am to 1:30 pm
- Open 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Tear down 7:00 to 11:00 pm
New or seasoned, our exhibitors know that each year the OARA Trade Show and Convention will bring added value to their company.
- As with last year, there will be no concurrent seminars to the Trade Show – you will have the undivided attention of all delegates from 1:30 to 7:00 pm.
- The Passport Program ensures continuous traffic to your booth and offers the chance to engage with delegates outside of your current network.
- There are always plenty of draws and contests in the Trade Show – if you are planning something please reach out to Steve to help promote and coordinate.
Exhibit Registration Form and Floorplan
2026 Exhibitors List
Auto PARTnered Solutions
Call2Recycle Canada
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI)
Cardinal Couriers
Car-Part.com
Copart
Cowan Insurance Group
CRUSH Software
Cyclic Materials
D.G. Bevan Insurance Brokers
ELC Solutions
EZ-Suite
Freightcom
PMR Inc.
Progi Group
United Recyclers Group (URG)
Solera, Hollander and APU
Trakmotive
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Our 2026 Sponsors
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company at the 2026 OARA Trade Show & Convention. Whether you are looking for new exposure or long lasting visibility in the industry, we have a sponsorship package to fit your company needs.
Convention Contact Information
Convention Location