The British Motor Show 2023
2023-08-17 09:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The British Motor Show returns in 2023 with more cars, a bigger and more action-packed fun family weekend, and even more entertainment. Based at Farnborough International Expo Centre in Hampshire, the show will display the latest and greatest new cars, with VMs and dealers showcasing their latest models.

AI and U (ARC Support Services webinar)
2023-08-21 19:00 - 19:30 | Webinar
While learning how to use AI to the benefit its own business, the ARC Support Services team have seen how little of the current resources available to repairers actually get used, or are used properly due to a lack of understanding. This free-to-attend webinar aims to highlight some of the advantages available to bodyshops, if only we took the time to understand them.

INDASA Experience Roadshow (Colchester)
2023-08-23 09:30 - 15:00 | INDASA Abrasives UK, Viking Works, Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ST, United Kingdom
The final stop on the new INDASA Experience Roadshow – a series of four training days for technicians, involving the Refinishing Crew Facebook group members – will be held at INDASA Abrasive UK in Colchester on 23 August 2023.

Current and forecasted collision industry trends (CIECA webinar)
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association’s next CIECA webinar is titled “Current & Forecasted Collision Industry Trends”. This one-hour webinar will feature Bart Mazurek, vice-president, Automotive Services Group (ASG) Consulting & Services, CCC Intelligent Solutions. During the live broadcast, Mazurek will provide an industry update and discuss key macro trends impacting the direction of the US collision repair market now and in the future.

Silverstone Festival 2023
2023-08-25 09:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
Spurred on by its ever-increasing popularity, Silverstone Festival marks a new era for the venue’s much-loved event with a new name and fresh look for 2023, celebrating all that happens both on and off the track. The “Home of British Motorsport” has played host to the event – formerly known as The Classic – since 1990 and the new name celebrates the wider experience now enjoyed by festival-goers.

Salon Privé Concours 2023
2023-08-30 09:00 - 2023-09-02 17:00 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United Kingdom
Salon Privé will curate 75 of the rarest and most desirable collector cars in the world, all vying for the Best of Show adjudged by our esteemed ICJAG Jury. The show field will feature treasures from Edwardian era as well as some of the rarest and most valuable grand tourers, classic sports racers, era-defining icons and racing legends, alongside the world’s latest and greatest supercars and concepts from the present and future.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 (South Africa)
2023-09-05 09:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00 | JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targets trade visitors from sub-Saharan Africa and is co-located with Futuroad Expo, the region’s leading professional event for the truck, bus, and commercial vehicle industry.

IAA Mobility 2023 (Germany)
2023-09-05 09:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Munich, Germany, Germany
The second edition of Europe’s leading mobility showcase will take place once again in Munich. As the world’s most progressive platform for the future of mobility, sustainability and technology, the event aims to connect all companies active in the mobility ecosystem . The focus will be on sustainable and intelligently connected mobility solutions. And as with the 2021 event, IAA Mobility will continue its “Open Space” approach with multiple outdoor exhibits dotted around Munich’s city centre.

Cenex-LCV 2023 + Cenex-CAM 2023
2023-09-06 09:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Cenex has confirmed that its combined Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events will take place in September at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.

AutoRaise Rally 2023
2023-09-07 08:00 - 2023-09-09 17:00 | Lotus Cars, Potash Lane, Hethel, Norfolk, NR14 8EZ, United Kingdom
AutoRaise has announced that its AutoRaise Rally 2023 fundraising event will take place 7-9 September, starting a Lotus Car in Hethel, Norfolk and journeying along the Norfolk coast, through Cambridgeshire and into Lincolnshire. Email autoraiserally@autoraise.co.uk to register your interest. Place will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and the deadline for registering is 23 March 2023.

Claims in the age of generative AI (webinar)
2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
The rise of generative AI has the potential to turn the claims department on its head, with claims being handled more efficiently than ever. Get the latest insights from David Fineberg, head of claims UK, Corporate and Commercial, Generali, on how the role of the claims handler might change as AI and automation improves. He will be joined by ServiceNow’s head of insurance, Americas, Chirag Jindal, who will share his thoughts on how claims leaders can prepare for a new world of generative AI.

CIECA CONNEX 2023
2023-09-12 09:00 - 2023-09-13 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton (Bloomington), 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55439, United States
Join CIECA and the North American collision industry at the 15th annual CIECA conference — CONNEX 2023. The event, which is this year themed “Connected Car, Connected Industry”, is being held at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bloomington, Illinois, and will include:

Insightful and high-profile business and technical speakers.
Networking opportunities with all industry segments.
A National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting.
A private factory tour of CIECA member Rivian’s EV plant.
CIECA’s open annual meeting and board meeting.

NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023
2023-09-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB, United Kingdom
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced it will host its Greener Bodyshop Awards for the UK body repair sector on 14 September 2023 at Alton Towers, Staffordshire.

How to run an EV workshop
2023-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Cleevely Motors, 41a Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL5 18P, United Kingdom
Cleevely Electric Vehicles is hosting an open day for curious garage and bodyshop owners who want to find out more about running an EV-only workshop. The itinerary will include a detailed tour of the UK’s first independent mechanical-space EV specialist workshop, along with presentations from Matt Cleevely, managing director of Cleevely Group, and Alistair Finch, one of the country’s top technical trainers. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, along with a Certificate of Attendance – which counts towards CPD for technicians.

IBIS IBERIA 2023 (Ávila, Spain)
2023-09-19 09:00 | Lienzo Norte Conference and Exhibition Centre, Avenue de Madrid, 102, Ávila, 05001, Spain
The inaugural IBIS Iberia 2023 will be held in Ávila, west of Madrid, on 19 September. Continuing the IBIS theme of “Sustainable Strategies for Success”, this all-day IBIS Worldwide event will offer a packed agenda including a market update on the Spanish and Portuguese collision repair markets, technical presentations covering the impact of repairing new technology vehicles, how collision shops need to prepare for the future, staff shortages and retention, and much more.

Professional Recovery Tow Show 2023
2023-09-19 09:30 - 2023-09-21 16:30 | Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford, TF3 4JH, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH, United Kingdom
The Professional Recovery Tow Show will take place at the Telford International Centre in September 2023. The Tow Show has become the focus of the vehicle recovery industry with around 1,200 visitors attending from all parts of the UK. It has become a showcase for manufacturers and suppliers to the industry and it is where the vehicle recovery community converges. The show starts with a Business Seminar sponsored by National Highways on set-up day (Tuesday, 19 September – 11:00 start) when more than a hundred delegates meet to discuss the issues of the day.

Women Automotive Summit (Germany)
2023-09-20 09:00 - 19:00 | Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgarter Strasse 33, Ludwigsburg, 71638, Germany
This event, hosted by the first global community dedicated to empowering women in the automotive industry – the Women Automotive Network – offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be inspired by the collective knowledge and expertise present at the event. It’s a chance to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and successful future for women in the automotive industry.

Screwfix Live 2023
2023-09-22 09:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
Screwfix Live 2023, the multichannel retailer’s flagship event dedicated to the tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts, is returning to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre to celebrate its 10th edition from 22-24 September 2023. The show aims to attract 170-plus brands under the same roof, as customers and families enjoy three days of live product demonstrations, special guests, entertainment and more.

British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2023
2023-09-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Leicester City FC, King Power Stadium, Filbert Wayy, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
The second British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) will take place on Friday, 22 September 2023 at Leicester City FC. The BIG Awards aim to bring widespread recognition to Britain’s independent garages by showcasing their outstanding skills, passion and innovation.
Nominations for the BIG Awards are open now by clicking here. Tickets for the awards evening are available to book at 01788 225 908.

MOVE America 2023 (USA)
2023-09-26 09:00 - 2023-09-27 17:00 | Austin Convention Centre, 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, TX 78701, United States
MOVE America 2023 is billed as the “number one tech, mobility and start-up” conference and aims to provide access to more than 600 speakers from across the mobility spectrum, covering subjects such as EVs, AVs, the automotive supply chain, battery and hydrogen tech, MaaS, and automotive design. The MOVE 2023 exhibition aims to provide opportunities to form new partnerships, see new technologies and assess the direction mobility is taking.

From collision to conclusion: Efficient approaches in modern accident analysis (webinar)
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
In this free webinar Matthias Schmidt, CEO of AnalyzerPro, will be discussing how, in the realm of traffic accident analysis, professionals often grapple with common scenarios rather than the rarer edge cases. While flying cars and multi-vehicle crashes might capture the imagination, the reality is that most incidents involve things such as straightforward 1-v-1 collisions or speeding events. Tools such as AnalyzerPro incorporate traditional methods such as kinematics and kinetic simulations, but they also embrace modern techniques like digital data analysis and machine learning.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 + 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS
2023-09-28 10:00 - 2023-09-29 01:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
The 27th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 7th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place alongside a reimagined Bodyshop Expo titled “Bodyshop of the Future”. The all-day event for the UK collision repair industry is also moving back to the Midlands and will take place on Thursday, 28 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the National Exhibition Centre.

Automechanika Dubai 2023
2023-10-02 09:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Trade Centre 2, United Arab Emirates
The largest international trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket in the wider Middle East region, Automechanika Dubai put on a record-breaking show in 2022 with 43,103 visitors from 153 countries joining 1,145 exhibitors from 53 countries and 20 official country pavilions.

Fleet & Mobility Live 2023
2023-10-03 09:30 - 2023-10-04 16:30 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Created for people involved in making or influencing fleet and transport decisions, Fleet & Mobility Live is for fleet people at all levels – from beginners to experienced; fleet people in all departments, from fleet, facilities and transport to procurement, finance and HR; organisations of all types and sizes; and car and van fleets of all sizes.

Road Safety Conference 2023 (BSI webinar)
2023-10-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
A 15% rise in the post-pandemic number of road deaths and serious injuries is a sombre reminder that road safety remains a significant challenge. It’s also one set to be complicated further by electric cars and the increasing integration of self-driving and connected vehicle technologies. To discuss the issues, the British Standards Institution (BSI) is running a webinar on the future of road safety management, the Safe Systems approach and the role of standards. It will cover:

The key road safety standards, especially ISO 39001, which sets out a best-practice management framework to help reduce the risk of death and serious injury.
Case studies on using ISO 39001 and the Safe Systems approach.
The benefits and risks from increasingly connected and automated vehicles.
The role of standards in helping the safe introduction of in-car technologies.
A discussion of the BSI Connected and Automated Mobility standards programme.

Geneva International Motor Show 2023 (Qatar)
2023-10-05 09:00 - 2023-10-14 17:00 | Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC), West Bay, Doha, Qatar
The inaugural GIMS QATAR, an automotive festival that builds on the Geneva Motor Show’s heritage of excellence in Qatar, is considered one of the most prestigious and influential icons in the automotive world, hosting industry-defining events in Geneva and Qatar. Visitors and exhibitors can look forward to a spectacular showcase of luxury, sports, exotics, and classics.

The Blend 2023
2023-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 | The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Community-driven garage management software provider Garage Hive unveiled its line-up of guest speakers ahead of this year’s widely anticipated industry gathering, The Blend. The one-day annual conference and networking event will return to Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Saturday, 7 October 2023. The 2022 event was limited to 230 people, comprising leading independent garages, invited suppliers and industry press. The expectation for 2023 is to welcome more than 300 guests.

Transitioning to an electric van fleet (Fleet News webinar)
2023-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
With the ban on the sale of new diesel vans less than seven years away, this webinar will discuss how companies can start to transition to a zero emission fleet. Panellists will share their guidance on selecting the right vehicles and matching them to the right drivers, installing workplace charging infrastructure and home chargers, and devising reimbursement policies. They will also discuss the pitfalls to avoid, challenges ahead and the different technology options available. This Fleet New webinar in partnership with Zenith will include a Q&A with the live virtual audience.

IBIS TÜRKIYE 2023 (Istanbul)
2023-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Sheraton Hotel Levent, Buyukdere Caddesi No 3-4, 4 Levent, Istanbul, Kagithane, 34330, Turkey
IBIS Türkiye returns to the Sheraton Hotel Levent in Istanbul to continue the IBIS 2023 events theme of “Sustainable Strategies for Success” that is providing solutions and opportunities and helping to shape international collision repair markets. In the Turkish capital this year, leaders and influencers from all stakeholders and industry sectors will meet once again to continue the debate.

The CHO Conference 2023
2023-10-12 11:00 - 23:45 | Voco St John’s, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT, United Kingdom
The 2023 Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) conference is taking place at the Voco St John’s Hotel, Solihull on 12 October. The event is a long-standing fixture in the credit hire industry calendar, and attracts senior decision makers and practitioners from across the sector for a day’s networking and debate before relaxing at the gala dinner in the evening.
