Collision Repair Expo (Australia)
2026-05-14 10:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 (Europe/London) | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Collision Repair Expo, which is co-located in Melbourne with the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, is the only comprehensive exhibition for Australia’s automotive collision repair industry. It will include many of the latest tools, equipment and technology being showcased and demonstrated, and aims to impress with world-class training and conference features. Across three days 13,000 trade visitors are expected to visit from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

AM Awards 2026
2026-05-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The AM Awards will celebrate achievement across the motor retail sector over the past year. From individuals driving change to high-performing teams and standout businesses, these awards recognise outstanding contributions across the automotive retail sector.

IBIS@ Automechanika Istanbul (Turkey)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2026 theme – “Connecting Change Makers” – to Automechanika Istanbul, Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region.

INDEX26 (Switzerland)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, Geneva, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, PO Box 112, Switzerland
INDEX26, the world’s leading exhibition for nonwoven materials, will be the perfect location to explore the latest industry developments and discover breakthrough technologies in a variety of industries including automotive. It’s where you’ll connect with global leaders, share insights, and uncover the tools needed to remain competitive and to prosper in this dynamic marketplace. The use of nonwovens in the automotive sector has expanded rapidly over the past few decades, primarily as a result of vehicle manufacturers and their component suppliers looking to decrease costs by reducing the weight of their vehicles, as well as lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Automechanika Istanbul 2026 (Turkey)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
Turkey’s largest international trade fair and its biggest meeting point for the automotive aftermarket in the region, Automechanika Istanbul will take place in May 2026 at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.

WrapFest 2026 (Spain)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona, 08004 , Spain
WrapFest, described as “the ultimate festival for vehicle wrapping, vinyl, PPF, window tinting, and detailing”, will be back for its third edition in May 2026, but with a huge twist. After the 2023 and 2024 events were hosted at Silverstone Race Circuit, WrapFest has now been integrated within the annual international FESPA Global Print Expo exhibition and will take place in Barcelona, Spain. The organisers say that WrapFest 2026 promises an even richer, more immersive experience in 2026.

IMI Automotive Refinishing National Qualifiers
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Refinishing Qualifiers will be taking place on 20-22 May at Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Coventry.

IMI Automotive Body Repair National Qualifiers
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Body Repair National Qualifiers will take place on the 20-22 May at Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Coventry. Body Repair tasks include Welding and Brazing, Bonding and Riveting, Part Panel Replacement, Metal Finish Repairs, Panel Fill Repairs as well as looking at soft skills such as problem solving and time management.

CAPAS Chengdu 2026 (China)
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | Chengdu International Exhibition & Convention Center, No 198 Century City Road, Shanghai, Chengdu, 610041, China
The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS Chengdu) showcases the latest advancements in new energy and connectivity across the entire automotive supply chain, highlighting the progress of transformation in Southwest China’s automotive aftermarket. The 2025 event drew 21,896 visitors to connect with 773 exhibitors across a 52,000-sqm exhibition space.

ARC360 Conference
2026-05-21 09:30 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
ARC360 is an interactive automotive incident repair and motor insurance claims focused event hosted by I Love Claims.

Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The two-day Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026 – which will be themed “NEXUS” – will return to The VOX Conference Venue at Resort World in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

IMI Automotive Technology (Light Vehicle) National Qualifiers
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Delphi Academy, Unit 10, Titan Business Park, Spartan Close, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Technology (Light Vehicle) National Qualifiers will take place on 27-29 May at the Delphi Technologies Academy near Warwick. Tasks include Vehicle Inspection, Engine Mechanical, Braking System, High Voltage, Body Electrical, Engine Electrical as well as looking at soft skills such as problem solving and time management.

Leveraging Technology to Reduce Risk in Complex Repairs (webinar)
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
In this data-driven panel discussion, US repairers and industry experts from sponsors OEC will unpack the growing challenge of repair procedure versioning, where the same vehicle can carry different repair requirements across model years, and why relying on memory or outdated documentation is no longer a viable strategy.

How to reduce risk and navigate repair complexity with technology (webinar)
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
“The repair procedure you used last year might be ‘wrong’ today”. In the past 12 months alone, 7.5 million OEM procedures were updated and more than 875,000 new ones were added. Join this free discussion-style webinar featuring US collision shop employees and industry experts. You’ll see how quickly OEM procedures are changing, why procedure versioning is becoming a major liability concern, and how technology can help your repair centre stay current, compliant, and confident.

TechFest North
2026-05-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way,, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom
GSF Car Parts is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet with the return of TechFest, the garage and workshop technology festivals. TechFest offers multiple opportunities for industry professionals and anyone looking to build a future in the automotive aftermarket. Alongside access to leading suppliers and networking opportunities, attendees can benefit from a packed programme of TechTalks delivered by some of the top suppliers.

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026
2026-06-03 09:30 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (UKGBE 2026) will return on the 3-4 June 2026 at the NEC, where it will offer an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to access the most dynamic training, technologies and tools for their trade. With the UK aftermarket in the middle of its biggest shift in living memory as it transitions to EVs and ADAS-enabled technologies, coupled with rapidly advancing service and repair technologies, the need for this event has never been stronger. The 2026 edition, which will once again be partnered with Bodyshop Magazine, is predicted to draw 180 leading suppliers and 5,000 automotive professionals to the NEC for a two-day event featuring an interactive exhibition, live demonstrations, workshops and panel discussions with leading industry experts. If you’re going, don’t miss our free BODYSHOP BUZZ networking party on 3 June (from 4:00pm)

BODYSHOP BUZZ 2026: NETWORKING EVENT
2026-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine will once again host its ever-popular BODYSHOP BUZZ networking event in partnership with Core Diagnostics – the free-for-all-bodyshops networking drinks party for the whole body repair sector and supply chain – at the NEC on the first afternoon of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 (3-4 June). BODYSHOP BUZZ will run from 4:00pm in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge (stand H10) and the adjacent Complete Collision and Car Care Live demonstration hub (G12) in the centre of the main area dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector. Just look out for the big Bodyshop Mag balloon. To attend BODYSHOP BUZZ, simply sign up in advance using the registration page coming soon on our website. And make sure you use Bodyshop Mag to get your free tickets for UKGBE 2026.

Expo CESVI (Mexico)
2026-06-04 09:00 - 2026-06-06 17:00 | World Trade Centre Mexico City (CIECWTC), Montecito 38, Naples, Benito Juárez, Mexico City, CDMX, 03810, Mexico
The 23rd edition of Expo CESVI in Mexico City is billed as the central meeting point for leading brands in the parts, equipment, paint, detailing, custom products, and collision repair sectors in the Mexican automotive industry.

Stellantis Charity Golf Day
2026-06-04 09:45 - 22:00 | Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Way, Telford, TF7 4DT, United Kingdom
The 5th annual Stellantis Charity Golf Day will take place at the Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort on in June . Organised by the Stellantis Accident Repair Programme in association with Distrigo Parts and EUROREPAR, and sponsored by 3M, this year’s beneficiary charity will be DEBRA UK.

British Claims Awards
2026-06-04 18:00 - 23:30 | Leonardo Royal Hotel London, 10 Godliman Street, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
Celebrating the insurance industry’s dedication to claims services. The British Claims Awards champions the claims service across insurance and celebrates the achievements and progress made by leading professionals and organisations on behalf of their clients.

IBIS Mexico 2026
2026-06-05 09:00 - 17:00 | World Trade Centre Mexico City, Montecito 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, 03810, Mexico
IBIS Mexico 2026 returns with a new, more focused format – delivered in partnership with CESVI Mexico, an invite-only gathering designed to bring together the country’s most influential collision repair leaders.

The London Concours
2026-06-09 09:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ, United Kingdom
Since 2017, the manicured lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company have played host to the London Concours, one of the capital’s leading automotive events and a key fixture of London’s summer social calendar.

Company Car in Action 2026
2026-06-10 08:30 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s premier test-driving event for fleets managers, Company Car in Action regularly attracts hundreds of decision-makers to 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, understand the shift to new technologies and the cost-saving benefits of cleaner cars, and gain insight into to the views of industry experts.

Automechanika Astana 2026 (Kazakhstan)
2026-06-10 09:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
The largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and the Caspian region.

Vehicle Recycling Conference 2026
2026-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
Billed as the must-attend event for the UK automotive recycling sector, the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference 2026 will take place at the British Motor Museum in June.

Everything Electric WEST 2026
2026-06-12 09:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH, United Kingdom
The three-part UK home energy and electric vehicle event, formerly known as Fully Charged North & South and which kicked off with Everything Electric NORTH in May, continues in June with Everything Electric WEST at the Cheltenham Racecourse, and will be followed by Everything Electric GREATER LONDON at Twickenham in September. Running alongside the Everything Electric consumer shows will be B2B EV DAY which will take place on the Friday of each event, and is aimed at businesses exploring electric vehicles, fleet electrification, and practical cleantech solutions.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2026-06-15 09:30 - 2026-06-18 16:30 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The assessments for the finalists in all eight technician and apprentice categories for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 will take place at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy from 15-18 June as follows:
Monday, 15 June:

Academy set-up day

Tuesday, 16 June:

Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year

Wednesday, 17 June:

Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year (group 1)
Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year

Thursday, 18 June:

Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year (group 2)

IBIS Global Summit 2026 (Austria)
2026-06-16 09:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere by Hyatt, Arsenalstraße 10, Vienna, 1100, Austria
IBIS Global Summit 2026 will take place in June in Vienna, Austria. The 2026 Global Summit will provide a forum for high-level debate, a melting pot of innovative approaches to industry problems, and excellent networking opportunities under this year’s IBIS Worldwide theme “Connecting Change Makers”.

MOVE 2026
2026-06-17 09:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
MOVE 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.

ITAI Crash Day 2026
2026-06-18 09:00 - 17:00 | RAF Upper Heyford Airfield, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD, United Kingdom
June 2026 sees the return of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators’ highly successful research day, and for this year a new venue – the former RAF and USAF airfield at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire. This new venue will offer the same essential research crashes along with “driver experiences” including vehicle handling and HGV driving.
