SMMT webinar: Additive manufacturing - a roundtable discussion
2021-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Join this virtual panel for a lively discussion and insights from James Hawkins (director of Printing Portal), Michael Whitens (consultant to the Automotive Industry) and Aaron Delong (HP 3D WW Automotive lead).
Hosted by David Wong (senior Technology and innovation manager from SMMT), webinar topics will include:

What is the “new normal” going to look like and how is that going to affect working teams?
What does the digital workflow look like and what are the tools that are required?
What are the future trends that the panel see in the next 3-5 years?

Logistics UK webinar 3: Van Security with TVL
2021-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The third in the series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize March 2021
2021-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation will hold its first Industry Briefing Bitesize session for 2021 – “The Digitalisation of the Automotive Aftermarket in 2021 and Beyond” – which is exclusive to its membership. The briefing will look at how “digitalisation can bring the aftermarket supply chain, workshops, service providers and the customer together in a 360-degree journey”. Ben Smith, founder of PECUVi Automotive, is the first guest speaker for 2021 and will be discussing Intelligent Motorist, a new app-based automotive vehicle health check solution.
IAAF members can email anns@iaaf.co.uk to register.

SMMT Production Outlook (webinar)
2021-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Webinar
Ian Henry of AutoAnalysis will present his latest outlook for UK and European car and light vehicle production through to 2026. The outlook is the first since the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement was reached in December, followed by a Q&A. Free for members; £120 for non-members.

Logistics UK webinar 4
2021-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The fourth in the series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

SMMT Electrified 2021
2021-03-25 10:15 - 15:00 | Webinar
With decarbonisation of road transport at the forefront of the COP26 agenda and the UK’s Net-Zero ambition by 2050, SMMT Electrified is the summit for automotive industry leaders, government and key stakeholders in which to discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable mobility.

The Future of Automotive Training (webinar)
2021-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
The auto:resource Automotive Aftermarket Webinar Series returns on 30 March, when it will discuss the impact 2020 had on the landscape of automotive training, what it looks like now in 2021, and where it is going in the future.

SMMT Business Preparedness Programme: People – Immigration and Mobility (webinar)
2021-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
SMMT will be joined by the Home Office who will provide attendees with an overview of the UK points-based immigration system and what companies are required to do if they are looking to recruit from outside the UK. The mobility provisions agreed as part of the UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement and how these impact the movement of people between the UK and EU will also be discussed, with a Q&A at the end.

3M Performance Spray Gun (webinar)
2021-03-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Sign up for the new free webinar from 3M discussing the new 3M Performance Spray Gun – how it works and best uses.

The Claims Bridge International (TCBI) Artificial Intelligence and Tech (webinar)
2021-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Webinar
The Claims Bridge International (TCBI) announced that it will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March, at 2pm CDT, “Bringing AI and New Technology to the Claims and Vehicle Repair Processes.”

CAPAS Chengdu (webinar)
2021-03-31 08:00 - 09:30 | Webinar
CAPAS will host a webinar on 31 March on the automotive industry’s potential in China’s new super-region (the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Rim). Representatives and experts from Sichuan’s government bodies, trade associations, key auto manufacturers and distributors will lead the engaging discussion. The audience will learn about the current developments and potential of the automotive and consumer markets, in addition to distribution under the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Rim.

POSTPONED: Automechanika Istanbul (Turkey)
2021-04-08 09:00 - 2021-04-11 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
Turkey’s leading international trade fair for the automotive industry, Automechanika Istanbul has been postponed again because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This event was originally scheduled to take place 25-28 June 2020.

Automotive Retail 2021 (USA)
2021-04-12 08:00 - 2021-04-13 17:00 | Webinar
This two-day meeting will unite senior OEM retail, marketing and CX executives with leading dealership CEOs and decision makers. Key areas to be covered include dealership disruption, customer experience, digital engagement and the changing vehicle buying process.

The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show
2021-04-14 09:00 - 2021-04-17 17:00 | TAITRA, Taiwan Trade Centre, London 3F, 29 Wilson Street, London, EC2M 2SJ, United Kingdom
The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show physical event will take place between 14-17 April, providing an avenue for global exhibitors to expand their business. Among the 400+ exhibitors are Tesla suppliers Taya Electric, Fukuta Electric, and K.S. Terminals, as well as PTT Oil (Thailand’s national petroleum provider), Mahle, Texas Instruments, Protec and others, putting the focus on Asia’s growing market.
An online webinar accompanying the physical show will be held from 7 April to 6 May.

Automechanika Astana 2021 (Kazakhstan)
2021-04-15 09:00 - 2021-04-17 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
The leading regional trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

WorldSkills UK Registration
2021-04-19 09:00 - 2021-05-14 17:00 | Webinar
WorldSkills UK Competitions will be taking place this year and can confirm that registration to participate will be open from 19 April-14 May 2021. We can also confirm that National Qualifiers will take place from 24 May-16 July 2021. Competitors take part in competitions at their local college, training provider centre or work place, or, take part in an online competition.

European Conference on Connected Automated Driving (online)
2021-04-20 08:00 - 2021-04-22 16:00 | Webinar
The European Commission, together with the ARCADE project, will host the third European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD), which will be held virtually in April 2021.
EUCAD 2021 will be a high-level, evidence-based conference where policy challenges meet innovative solutions to deliver on societal benefits. This unique event in Europe will bring together political leaders from the European Commission and EU member states with high-level representatives of industry, knowledge institutes and road authorities to exchange knowledge and experience on the most recent technological developments in Co-operative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM).

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2021 (digital hybrid event)
2021-04-22 08:00 - 2021-04-25 17:00 | Pragati Maidan, Mathura Rd, New Delhi, Pragati Maidan, Delhi 110002, India
The biennial ACMA Automechanika New Dehli takes place in 2021 for the fifth time. Most recently in February 2019, the event welcomed 515 exhibitors and more than 13,000 visitors from 42 countries. In addition to four international pavilions, the trade fair also included a fringe programme.
The next fair will take place for the first time as a hybrid digital/live event.

Rebuilding Trust In Insurance (webinar)
2021-04-22 15:00 - 17:00
A panel of industry figureheads will share their expertise and first-hand experience on how insurers are trying to rebuild trust in the industry following a tumultuous 12 months, and how they are planning to use the disruption to reshape the customer-insurer relationship for the future.

CIECA Technical Series: 2021R1 Release (webinar)
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
CIECA technical project coordinator Paulette Reed will provide an overview of the CIECA 2021R1 release package.

Auto Maintenance & Repair Expo (China)
2021-04-24 08:00 - 2021-04-27 17:00 | Capital International Exhibition Centre of China (CIECC), 6 North 3rd Ring East Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, Shunyi District, 100621, China
Originally scheduled for March 2020 and postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Auto Maintenance & Repair Expo (AMR) will now take place in spring 2021 when it plans to offer industry players opportunities for business exchange and networking. AMR, which is co-organised by Automechanika’s Messe Frankfurt, is Asia’s leading automotive maintenance repair and car care show. In its most recent edition in 2019, the show attracted 1,241 exhibitors and 59,102 global trade visits, conducting business over 120,000 sqm of exhibition space.

ESAB Europe Xpanse virtual event
2021-04-27 08:00 - 2021-04-29 17:00 | Webinar
ESAB announced that it is holding its ESAB Europe Xpanse event virtually on 27-29 April, featuring more than 50 recent product introductions. ESAB exists to shape the future of welding and cutting. It connects fabricators with the widest range of products under our industry-leading brand portfolio with the latest technologies.

Logistics UK webinar 5: Van Excellence Mentoring with Bott
2021-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The fifth in a series of seven fortnightly webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

CANCELLED: Australian Automotive Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo
2021-04-29 10:00 - 2021-05-01 21:00 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has announced that it has rescheduled the 2021 Australian Automotive Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo to 2022. Originally planned to be held 29 April-1 May 2021, the Collision Repair Expo – the largest aftermarket trade show of its kind in Australia – will now take place 7-9 April 2022. It will remain at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

bodyshop Awards 2020 + 30 under 30: rising stars
2021-04-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Webinar
The bodyshop Awards 2020, previously scheduled for 15 December, will take place on Thursday, 29 April 2021 as a live digital simulcast. The event will recognise and applaud bodyshop’s 30 under 30: rising stars – those young high-achievers who represent the future of collision repair – and shine a spotlight on the 2020 finalists and winners of the coveted bodyshop Awards.

CLEPA Materials Regulations Event 2021 (online)
2021-05-04 08:00 - 2021-05-05 16:00 | Webinar
CLEPA is bringing together worldwide experts to discuss the wide range of materials used in modern vehicles, and other topics during the Materials Regulation Event. This event is the largest conference on Materials Regulation in Europe and is one of the most eagerly awaited meetings of the industry every year. This 13th edition will be held online.
The event is the ideal platform to discuss technical issues related to materials and the most recent legislative developments at European and international level. Considering the impact Covid-19 has had on a global scale, it is incumbent upon us in these crucial times to reflect on the driving forces of Europe’s economy.

Making Diversity and Inclusion a Business Reality (webinar)
2021-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
The “Making Diversity and Inclusion a Business Reality” online webinar will be an opportunity to listen and engage with senior leaders from automotive manufacturers, retailers, trade bodies and suppliers to share experiences and identify practical solutions to attracting and retaining the best talent from a diverse background to use in your business.

Logistics UK webinar 6
2021-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The sixth in a series of eight fortnightly webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

Focus: Software Defined Vehicle 2021 (online)
2021-05-17 16:00 - 2021-05-21 18:00 | Webinar
This year’s Informatech Automotive Group event will gather the automotive community across the week of 17-21 May with exclusive on-demand content, networking opportunities and live content sessions.

EcoMotion Week 2021 (webinar)
2021-05-18 08:00 - 2021-05-20 17:00 | Webinar
EcoMotion is a joint venture of Israel’s Innovation Institute, Smart Mobility Initiative, Ministry of Economy, and automotive & high-tech industries.

The event brings together the world’s leading companies pioneering in the smart mobility field with hundreds of start-ups, investors, industry leaders, policy makers, and more attending virtually and exhibiting live on the platform.
