12.29.25 - Anticipation is growing for the NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show, set for March 20-22, 2026 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, NJ, as details about this year’s educational slate begin to roll in for AASP/NJ’s flagship show. 

AASP/NJ is excited to welcome back AirPro Diagnostics as Education Sponsor. NORTHEAST is known for an elite educational experience that can’t easily be found outside of SEMA. Every year, some of the industry’s most recognizable professionals flock to the Meadowlands to share their knowledge about the most pressing issues and industry trends. 

The education series will kick off on Friday, March 20 with a can’t miss day-long seminar devoted to estimating presented by the one-and-only Mike Anderson (Collision Advice) and Benjamin Stephens (Matthew’s Auto Supplies). 

Anderson shared his excitement for returning to NORTHEAST. “Everyone is always so gracious and kind for having me at the show. It’s always a great turnout. It’s one of the largest trade shows in the country as far as attendance goes, so it’s a great opportunity to connect with people.” He’s proud to team up with Stephens for this important session. 

Stephens’ debut presentation at the NORTHEAST 2025 show drew standing-room attendance. He’s eager to deliver even more repair planning information as he plans to branch into negotiations, address procedures related to ADAS calibrations or safety system checks. He will also address how the Right to Appraisal can be used to get fairly reimbursed. 

He’s enthusiastic about working with Anderson. “Aside from my father, Mike is the reason I’m in this business.” Years ago, Stephens’ father convinced him to join him at 20 Group taught by Anderson and he was instantly inspired. “My goal was to become a math professor, but Mike convinced me to take over my dad’s business and grow it. That’s what I did. I owe a lot to Mike. I’m inspired to do what he does.”

Kyle Bradshaw (K&M Collision; Hickory, NC) will make his debut at NORTHEAST with his “Excellence Wins: Redefining Customer Experience in Collision Repair” presentation. Bradshaw will share real, day-to-day examples of how his team has built a culture focused on doing the small things with excellence – the kind of details that earn trust, create loyalty and turn a stressful repair experience into something customers actually appreciate.

Panel discussion focused on OEMs and ADAS will also be on deck and attendees can expect to see an array of courses geared toward mechanical automotive shops. 

More on the educational slate will be unveiled in upcoming issues of New Jersey Automotive available at grecopublishing.com. 

To learn more about NORTHEAST 2026 and pre-register online for free show floor access, visit aaspnjnortheast.com.

For more information on AASP/NJ, visit aaspnj.org.