2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show (March 26 - 28) - Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association

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, keynote presentations, industry panels, roundtables, networking, fundraisers, and fun.

Agenda at a Glance

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2026

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Open House and Tours at Carcone’s Auto Recycling

10:45 am - 12:30 pm OARA Board Meeting

1:00 - 5:00 pm Auto Recycling Roundtable on Emerging Issues with Industry Stakeholders

5:00 - 7:00 pm Recycled Auto Part-Y and Reception

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2026

6:00 am - 1:00 pm Exhibitor Move in

7:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open

8:00 - 9:30 am OARA Annual Member Meeting (Direct Members only)

9:30 - 9:45 am Welcoming Remarks

9:45 am - 12:15 pm Panels & Presentations

12:15 - 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Industry Keynote Address

1:30 - 7:00 pm Trade Show

7:00 - 11:00 pm Reception, Casino, Auctions and Fundraiser for OARA Employee Scholarships

SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am-12:00 pm Panels & Presentations

12:00 - 1:00 pm Industry Luncheon

1:00 - 3:00 pm Panels & Presentations

Registration

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Here's whose coming (2025)

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

Download Exhibitor Registration Form

See the floorplan

2026 Exhibitors List

Auto PARTnered Solutions
Call2Recycle Canada
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI)
Cardinal Couriers
Car-Part.com
Copart
CRUSH Software
Cyclic Materials
D.G. Bevan Insurance Brokers
Freightcom
PMR Inc.
Progi Group
United Recyclers Group (URG)
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.

Sponsorship Package