Bring Your Expertise to the Industry
Submit Your Presentation Proposal by November 11
The Car Wash Show™ 2027 is seeking practical, real-world insights that help car wash operators improve performance, grow profitability, and prepare for the future. If you’re an experienced operator, industry expert, business leader, or solution provider with actionable insights to share, submit your proposal today for a chance to present at one of the most impactful gatherings of car wash professionals in the world.
Don’t wait until the November 11 deadline. Last year had a record number of submissions—and a standout lineup of speakers. Ensure your case study is in the running for 2027.
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
Step 1: Preparing Your Proposal
Strong proposals will feature actionable strategies, lessons learned, case studies, benchmarks, data and measurable results that attendees can immediately put to work in their businesses.
Think real-world stories—not theory. Quality submissions will help solve a challenge or inspire new ideas.
Be sure to align your proposal with at least one of the following industry topics:
AI, Robotics & Automation
Using technology to improve labor scheduling, customer insights, decision-making and operational efficiency
Operational Excellence
Tunnel KPIs, throughput, benchmarking, dashboards, service recovery and site performance
People & Leadership
Manager development, frontline retention, employer branding, succession planning and safety culture
Customer Loyalty & Recurring Revenue
Unlimited wash clubs, subscription retention, customer recovery and loyalty beyond discounts
Maintenance & Asset Management
Preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, maintenance KPIs and equipment reliability
Self-Serve Operations & Profitability
Site design, customer experience, revenue growth and long-term financial performance
Marketing & Customer Acquisition
Local marketing, member re-engagement and strategies tied to measurable business results
Financial Performance & Growth
Pricing, unit economics, capital access, profitability and multi-site expansion
Emerging Industry Trends
Frictionless technology, EV adoption, water sustainability and innovations shaping the future of car washing
Other
Don’t see your topic listed? We still want to hear your idea. Submit a proposal that addresses an emerging industry challenge, trend or opportunity.
Step 2: Strengthen Your Story
Are you representing a unique market? Have you recently expanded to a new location? Not every submission will be selected. Highlight what makes your story unique and how your experience will motivate your fellow industry professionals.
Be specific, lean into what excites you about our industry, and answer steadfast operator questions such as:
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How can operators improve efficiency without sacrificing customer experience?
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What are the most important metrics every operator should be tracking?
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How can operators attract, develop, and retain top talent?
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What strategies are driving membership growth and reducing churn?
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How can operators maximize profitability in both tunnel and self-serve formats?
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Which emerging technologies and industry trends should operators be preparing for today?
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What lessons can growing operators share about scaling successfully while maintaining culture and consistency?
Step 3: Submit Your Presentation Proposal
Complete the Call for Speakers submission form by Wednesday, November 11, to be considered for a breakout session.
Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
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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.
Take the Next Step
Book a meeting with our business development team to find out more information on why exhibiting at The Car Wash Show™ is the right thing for your business.
Questions?
Contact The Car Wash Show education team by emailing Kyra Newman (knewman@carwash.org) or Allison Keeley (akeeley@carwash.org).