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Call for Speakers

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Ready to Make an Impact?

The Car Wash Show™ 2026 is the place for learning, networking, and sharing insights — and we’re looking for fresh ideas from car wash pros like you. 

Whether you’re an expert in operations, technology, customer service, or talent, your expertise could make for an impactful breakout session at The Show. Submitting your proposal is simple, and the payoff is big: visibility in front of thousands of peers and the opportunity to shape the future of your industry. 

Get your proposal in by Sunday, November 16! 

 

9600+

attendees from the industry's leading companies

89%

of attendees influence or make buying decisions

97%

of attendees plan to take action after the show

42

countries and all 50 states represented

3 Tips for a Winning Proposal

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to the stage and help fellow industry professionals thrive, follow these guidelines for building a successful proposal. We encourage collaboration, too! There's no limit on how many people can contribute to a proposal—stand out by bringing multiple perspectives to your dynamic session. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our education team by emailing Kyra Newman or Erin Hlavacek.

Be Specific

Think about how your session can address current challenges or trends within the car wash industry. We encourage you to share actionable insights and practical takeaways.  

Tailor to Your Audience

Consider the diverse group that attends The Show, from owners to managers to frontline staff. How can your presentation meet their needs? 

Share Your Passion

It’s not just about technical knowledge — it’s about inspiring, motivating, and connecting. We’re looking for speakers who are passionate about their subject and eager to engage with attendees.

What's Your Area of Expertise?

We're looking for speakers whose session content aligns best with the needs of the car wash industry. Review the session track options as you plan your proposal submission.

Have more than one brilliant idea? Submit more than one proposal! The more quality ideas you share, the better your chance of selection becomes. 

    • Talent – focus on talent development such a recruitment, hiring, and professional development of staff.
    • Trends – focus on industry trends which can include but is not limited to membership and subscription models, automation, tech and digital integration, environmental sustainability and regulation, consolidation and expansion, and market growth and consumer trends.
    • Self Service/In Bay Automatic - focus on self serve and in-bay automatic car wash businesses.
    • Finance and Operations – focus on operational cost pressures and inflation, valuation and investment, operations efficiency and training, scalability and sustainability in operations. 
    • Marketing and Customer Experience – focus on topics related to growing your customer base and how to make your business stand out with marketing tools and strategies.
    • Maintenance and Equipment – focus on the technical requirements of equipment and how technicians can incorporate improvements and efficiencies to benefit the business.

Ready to Submit?

Complete the Call for Speakers form in full to be considered for a breakout session at The Car Wash Show 2026. Any incomplete submissions will not be considered. Contact Kyra Newman or Erin Hlavacek with any questions.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, November 16!