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SUMMARY:Automechanika Birmingham 2025
DESCRIPTION:Automechanika Birmingham\, an automotive trade show like no other in the UK\, will return to the NEC in early June 2025. In 2023 it brought together 511 leading brands from 23 countries and 14\,402 UK based visitors from across the automotive industry\, for three days of networking\, learning and invaluable face-to-face time to do serious business. Exhibitor spaces and visitors from the UK accident repair sector are expected to be bigger than ever.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-birmingham-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:AutoTech 2025 (USA)
DESCRIPTION:AutoTech 2025 by WardsAuto\, which regularly draws 4\,000 industry professionals\, will span three days in early June when it promises to deliver everything from product and technology exhibitions to boardroom briefings\, insightful sessions\, and interactive networking\, as well as the AutoTech Awards\, the Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX awards\, and several partner-hosted events.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/autotech-2025-usa/
LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Avenue\, Novi\, Detroit\, MI\, 48374\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Wards Auto":MAILTO:maria.conrado@informa.com
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SUMMARY:BODYSHOP BUZZ 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bodyshop Magazine will again host BODYSHOP BUZZ – its free-of-charge happy hour networking party – on the first day of Automechanika Birmingham 2025. Open to the entire crash repair industry\, BODYSHOP BUZZ will run from 4:00pm-5:45pm at the Body Repair Live feature in the heart of the main hall dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-buzz-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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SUMMARY:AI in the customer experience (CIECA webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour live broadcast will feature Abhijeet Gulati\, senior director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering at Mitchell\, and Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta\, CEO of SocioSquares\, an AI software development and online marketing firm. During the free webinar\, Gulati and Mendiratta will share insights into: \n\nThe fundamentals of generative AI and large language models including ChatGPT.\nHow AI is currently being used in the collision repair industry\, including recent advancements.\nLeveraging AI to enhance the customer experience throughout the claims process.\nThe key requirements for regulatory compliance and risk management when developing AI-powered systems.\nFuture implications for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ai-in-the-customer-experience-cieca-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T170000
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SUMMARY:Company Car in Action
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s premier fleet test-driving event will return in June 2025. Each year\, hundreds of fleet decision-makers join Fleet News at Millbrook Proving Ground to help them make informed decisions about which electric brands and models are right for their fleet. They have the opportunity to test drive the latest EV and hybrid models that have just been released; understand the shift to new technologies and the cost-saving benefits of ‘clean cars’; and gain insight into to the views of industry experts.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/company-car-in-action-2/
LOCATION:UTAC Millbrook\, Station Lane\, Bedford\, MK45 2JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T170000
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SUMMARY:Automotive News Europe Congress 2025 (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Automotive News Europe Congress\, being held 11-12 June in Turin\, Italy\, aims to bring together more than 200 business leaders from over 100 companies in the automotive\, supplier and mobility-service industries.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automotive-news-europe-congress-2025-italy/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T170000
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Istanbul 2025 (Turkey)
DESCRIPTION:Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region\, Automechanika Istanbul will take place in June 2025 at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-istanbul-2025-turkey/
LOCATION:Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP)\, E-5 Karayolu\, Gürpinar Kavsagi\, Istanbul\, Buyukcekmece\, 34522\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:IBIS@ Automechanika Istanbul
DESCRIPTION:IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Automechanika Istanbul\, Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibis-automechanika-istanbul/
LOCATION:Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP)\, E-5 Karayolu\, Gürpinar Kavsagi\, Istanbul\, Buyukcekmece\, 34522\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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SUMMARY:Morelli & Marcos DEBRA Sports Car Rally 2025
DESCRIPTION:The three-day Morelli & Marcos DEBRA Sports Car Rally through the heart of the Champagne region of France will take place from 13-16 June. It is being organised to raise funds for DEBRA UK\, the national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare and painful skin condition epidermolysis bullosa. Entry spaces are still available and anyone interested in taking part\, at a cost of £5\,450 per car for two people\, should contact Mark Moring on 07768 951663.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/morelli-marcos-debra-sports-car-rally-2025/
LOCATION:France\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Morelli Group":MAILTO:mark.moring@morelli.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T160000
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CREATED:20250613T083748Z
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SUMMARY:Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Thatcham Research will stage “Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE”\, a first-of-its-kind two-day event\, on 17-18 June at its state-of-the-art Gamston testing facility in north Nottinghamshire. The event will bring together key decision-makers in the automotive\, insurance and repair sectors and is expected to feature expert speakers and panel discussions\, on-track vehicle demonstrations\, exhibitors from key sectors\, and multiple networking opportunities.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automotive-risk-intelligence-live/
LOCATION:Retford Gamston Campus\, Retford (Gamston) Airport\, Ollerton Road\, Retford\, Notts\, DN22 0QL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Thatcham Research":MAILTO:enquiries@thatcham.org
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UID:51844-1750237200-1750352400@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:MOVE 2025
DESCRIPTION:MOVE  in London is billed as “the world’s No.1 tech mobility and start-up show” and brings together the people and companies redefining mobility. MOVE connects the entire mobility ecosystem\, focused on tech\, business models and sustainable futures. Bringing together leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain\, MOVE provides opportunities to learn\, innovate\, partner and do business.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/move-2025/
LOCATION:ExCel London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Terrapinn Holdings":MAILTO:enquiry.uk@terrapinn.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T160000
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SUMMARY:Eyebox Equipment Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Morelli Group’s second annual Eyebox Equipment Showcase and Networking Lunch will take place at the Eyebox Training and Conference Centre in Coventry on 18 June. Promising to deliver more suppliers and more product demonstrations than last year’s inaugural expo\, the day will also feature a number of speakers discussing topics relevant to the current state of play in the industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/eyebox-equipment-showcase/
LOCATION:Eyebox Training and Conference Centre\, Spires Industrial Estate\, Ibstock Road\, Longford\, Coventry\, CV6 6JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Morelli Group":MAILTO:mark.moring@morelli.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T170000
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2025 (Vietnam)
DESCRIPTION:Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City reflects the growing opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive industry. In 2024\, the trade fair attracted 482 exhibitors and 15\,383 visitors for business opportunities\, conferences\, workshops\, drift and stunt shows as well as auto services across 22\,600 sqm at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-ho-chi-minh-city-2025-vietnam/
LOCATION:Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC)\, 799 Nguyen Van Linh\, Ho Chi Minh City\, District 7\, Viet Nam
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T210000
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CREATED:20250129T184449Z
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SUMMARY:TechFest Midlands
DESCRIPTION:The TechFest aftermarket trade show and conference event organised by GSF Car Parts will return with three dates in 2025.  The 2025 programme starts with TechFest North at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 May\, before heading to Coventry’s CBS Arena on 19 June for TechFest Midlands. TechFest South will conclude the programme by returning to Wembley Stadium on 18 September.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/techfest-midlands/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, Warwickshire\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T170000
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CREATED:20250426T123654Z
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SUMMARY:NBRA Midlands Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next NBRA regional event will take place in the Midlands on 24 June 2025. This is an exclusive industry event\, run in a “speed networking” format. It is free for repairers to attend\, however you must register in advance because spaces are limited.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-midlands-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort\, Great Hay Drive\, Sutton Way\, Telford\, TF7 4DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T170000
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CREATED:20250110T164339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T092833Z
UID:49977-1750755600-1750957200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:IBIS Global Summit 2025 (Turkey)
DESCRIPTION:IBIS Global Summit 2025 will take place in June in Istanbul\, Turkey. Taking place at the exclusive Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul in the heart of the city. IBIS Global Summit 2025 will provide a forum for high-level debate\, a melting pot of innovative approaches to industry problems\, and excellent networking opportunities.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibis-global-summit-2025-turkey/
LOCATION:Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul\, Vişnezade\, Acısu Sk. No:19\, Istanbul\, Beşiktaş\, 34357\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T170000
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CREATED:20250511T094738Z
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UID:51687-1750755600-1750957200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Road Transport Expo (RTX)
DESCRIPTION:Billed as the must-attend expo for the road haulage industry\, Road Transport Expo (RTX) offers everything you might need to meet your fleet requirements. With more than 300 exhibitors onsite\, attendees will be able to discover the latest products\, services\, and solutions in the sector\, as well as gaining expert insights\, sourcing cutting-edge innovations\, exploring the latest vehicles\, and networking with industry leaders.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/road-transport-expo-rtx/
LOCATION:NAEC Stoneleigh\, Stoneleigh Park\, Stoneleigh\, Kenilworth\, CV8 2LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Road Transport Media (part of DVV Media)":MAILTO:vic.bunby@roadtransport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144203
CREATED:20250424T071639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T071639Z
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SUMMARY:CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (Germany)
DESCRIPTION:The 17th edition of the CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event in Frankfurt will gather key automotive stakeholders to discuss evolving regulations and sustainability best practices. Find the event programme here.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/clepa-materials-regulations-and-sustainability-event-germany/
LOCATION:Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Centre\, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15/Terminal 1\, Frankfurt am Main\, 60549\, Germany
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers)":MAILTO:info@clepa.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T150000
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SUMMARY:The modern bodyshop: what you need to compete in 2025 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:With EVs\, ADAS\, and F-Gas technologies becoming standard across fleets\, bodyshops face new compliance pressures and complex repair demands\, however many teams aren’t yet equipped to meet them. This free\, one-hour webinar hosted by Remit Training will explore what it really takes to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re part of a large repair group\, an independent business\, or supporting the sector\, you’ll gain valuable insights into the technologies\, risks\, and upskilling opportunities that are shaping the future of body repair. Craig Saywell\, Remit’s automotive business development manager\, will be joined  by Tom Hudd\, national technical manager at the NBRA\, and Rich Vickery\, owner of Panel Match bodyshop in Derbyshire.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/the-modern-bodyshop-what-you-need-to-compete-in-2025-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Remit Training":MAILTO:info@remit.co.uk
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