Bodyshop Magazine

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Peterborough)
2024-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Keco Tabs UK, Unit 5, A1, Parkway, Southgate Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6YN, United Kingdom
The first stop on the 2024 INDASA Experience Roadshow – the series of four training days for technicians that was first staged so successfully last year – will be held at Keco Tabs UK’s Peterborough training centre and headquarters on 14 March. Follow the INDASA Experience Roadshow registration link to sign up. Each training day will include:

In-depth product knowledge
Behind-the-scenes access to big brand experts
Food and refreshments
Free merchandise and product samples
The chance to win high-value prizes

NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show (USA)
2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Meadowlands Exposition Centre, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
The NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show by AASP/NJ offers networking, education, and exhibits from leading repair trade professionals. Tailored to fit the needs of automotive repair professionals and billed as “promoting the success of the automotive repair industry”, the show aims to provide knowledge, information, and product browsing opportunities, as well as seminars, presentations, and networking activities.

IBIS USA 2024
2024-03-19 08:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | JW Marriott Anaheim, 1775 S Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
IBIS Worldwide returns to the USA on 19-21 March, with IBIS USA 2024 taking place in Anaheim on the west coast. This exclusive, invite-only event will bring together the North American and Canadian automotive collision repair industries for multi-day networking and high-level conference discussion.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
The 15th edition of the CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Aftermarket Conference continues its focus on sustainability policies, the evolution of technology, and the changing political and economic landscape which all represent significant challenges that the automotive aftermarket must adapt to. The 2024 conference will kick-off with dynamic pitches from 10 start-ups, presenting their latest technological advancements, followed by a networking dinner. The event will also feature an informative market outlook as well as an interactive panel discussion addressing the regulatory framework needed to ensure a competitive aftermarket.

Vehicles Don’t Crash - People Do
2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom
National Highways is hosting a one-day national conference covering the key issues commercial fleet operators should focus on to help reduce collisions involving their drivers.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration closes
2024-03-28 | Online Event
Registrations for the WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 open on 26 February 2024 and will close on 28 March. These competition programmes give young individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to benchmark their skills against the best young professionals across the UK – many of them from automotive sectors including mechanical, body repair and car painting.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming competition cycle:

Registration (26 February-28 March 2024): Competitors can secure their spot in the competitions.
Entry (April 2024): Starts with a remote or online testing.
National Qualifiers (April-28 June 2024): Benchmark skills locally or online.
Finalists announcement (11 July 2024).
Training and development (September -November 2024): Prepare for the National Finals.
National Finals (November 2024): Showcase skills on the national stage.
Squad UK: Eligible students can join Squad UK for a chance to compete in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024
2024-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Arena MK, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition and its various co-located events will take place on 28 March at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes. It will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across the UK to gather to discuss pressing issues facing the industry. It aims to connect key stakeholders across the full spectrum of British manufacturing, including automotive.

Everything Electric LONDON
2024-03-28 09:00 - 2024-03-30 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The two-part UK home energy and electric vehicle event, formerly known as Fully Charged North & South, is returning in 2024 as a three-part show starting with Everything Electric LONDON at the ExCeL in late March, which will be followed by Everything Electric NORTH at the Yorkshire Event Centre in May, and Everything Electric SOUTH at the Farnborough International Centre in October.
Over the three days of each show, there will be a range of exhibits and activities, including:

An extensive range of electric vehicle and micro-mobility test drives and rides, plus even more on display.
50+ live theatre sessions with your favourite Fully Charged presenters, joined by industry experts and special guests discussing hot topics.
Dozens of exhibitors from the worlds of electric vehicles and clean home energy showcasing their products and solutions.
Commercial Vehicle Zone, showcasing the latest in transportation and logistics, from electric transit vans to buses and agricultural EVs.

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 + 30 UNDER 30
2024-03-31 09:00 - 23:59 | Online Event
Nominations close on this date for the Bodyshop Awards 2024 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. We will accept entries in all 18 awards categories and the 30 Under 30 until midnight on 31 March. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

Freedom of Mobility Forum 2024
2024-04-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Webinar
The second annual Freedom of Mobility Forum, initiated by Stellantis, will include live digital debate centred on “How will our planet accommodate the mobility needs of 8 billion people?” The discussion will explore how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives. This year’s panel of international experts will be representing society, tech and AI, the environment, and economic and business disciplines, including automotive. New for 2024, students from three leading universities will help shape the debate by challenging the panellists.

PaintExpo 2024 (Germany)
2024-04-09 09:00 - 2024-04-11 17:00 | Exhibition Centre Karlsruhe, Messe Karlsruhe, Messeallee 1, Rheinstetten, D-76287, Germany
PaintExpo takes place every other year in Karlsruhe, Germany as a showcase for innovations, applications, future technologies and trends covering all aspects of industrial coatings, including automotive refinish. The trade fair spans the entire range of international products and services in the coatings supply chain, including spray guns, equipment and materials to automation technology.

Automechanika Buenos Aires 2024 (Argentina)
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-13 17:00 | La Rural Trade Center, Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires, Caballito, CABA 1425, Argentina
Argentina’s leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket industry targeting trade visitors from across South America.

Trends and opportunities in the UK vehicle leasing sector (webinar)
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This Fleet News webinar will discuss key topics affecting the future of leasing and funding. Areas covered will include EV transition challenges, how to generate retail BEV demand, future residual value expectations, threats/opportunities from Chinese new entrants, and thoughts around the future of the company car.

MACH24
2024-04-15 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
MACH, organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), is the longest-running manufacturing and engineering exhibition in the UK with a distinct ability to showcase the largest variety of manufacturing technology solutions in the country. MACH24 will include entire halls dedicated to welding and AI applications.

Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
2024-04-16 09:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Engineering Supply Chain Show is where engineering and manufacturing buyers go to find world-class suppliers, exclusively for the UK engineering and manufacturing supply chain. Organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and being hosted at the NEC in April 2024, this show-within-a-show is part of the MACH24 exhibition but sits as a separate three-day event in Hall 7.

Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024 (Netherlands)
2024-04-16 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, GZ, 1078, Netherlands
The road traffic industry is undergoing major changes, and advances are on a fast track trajectory. Experience the latest solutions for today’s challenges with experts in the field, and discover the latest trends in infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, road safety and parking. The show will feature 900-plus exhibitors and 200 speakers.

Automechanika Astana 2024 (Kazakhstan)
2024-04-17 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
Automechanika Astana – the largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and Central Asia – will be held from 17-19 April 2024 at the International Exhibition Centre (IEC) Expo in Astana.

Salon Privé London 2024
2024-04-18 10:00 - 2024-04-20 17:00 | The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in the world of luxury cars at Salon Privé London in April. Explore the lawns of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea for a spectacular display of classic and modern cars, luxury brands and artisan goods, and gourmet hospitality.

Commercial Vehicle Show 2024
2024-04-23 09:00 - 2024-04-25 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The CV Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in Britain. With all the latest vehicles, trailers, equipment, and technology on display, the 2024 CV Show will be unmissable for thousands of fleet owners, directors, senior managers, engineers and anyone operating or working on commercial vehicles as part of their body repair business. Within the show there is a Workshop Sector which showcases everything from OE components and replacement parts to maintenance management systems, garage and bodyshop equipment.

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Sunderland)
2024-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Sunderland College, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX, United Kingdom
The second stop on the 2024 INDASA Experience Roadshow – the series of four training days for technicians that was first staged so successfully last year – will be held at Sunderland College on 25 April. Follow the INDASA Experience Roadshow registration link to sign up. Each training day will include:

In-depth product knowledge
Behind-the-scenes access to big brand experts
Food and refreshments
Free merchandise and product samples
The chance to win high-value prizes

EV Infrastructure Expo 2024
2024-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Wing (Silverstone), Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TL, United Kingdom
The EV Infrastructure Expo takes place in April 2024 at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit. The event will provide an opportunity for businesses in the field to present and showcase their latest products, technologies and services, to network and do business.

CIECA API Standards: A roadmap for the future (webinar)
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its next technical webinar on Thursday, 25 April, when it will share the following updates:

Information about the CAPIS development process.
How EMS/BMS are being converted to CAPIS.
Examples of how members can use CIECA Standards to develop API messages.

Presenters include CIECA Architecture Committee chair Dan Webster, principal architect, IT Enterprise at Enlyte; and committee members Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral; Mike Hastings, a product manager at Car-Part.com; CIECA Board of Trustees member Jeff Schroder, founding CEO of Car-Part.com; and Paulette Reed, CIECA’s technical project manager.

Automechanika Riyadh 2024 (Saudi Arabia)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Automechanika Riyadh returns for its sixth edition in 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket and service industry. It will be held from 30 April to 2 May 2024 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (Qatar)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Al Luqta St, Ar-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
The Autonomous e-Mobility (AEMOB) Forum, hosted by the Qatar Ministry of Transport in collaboration with Just Us & Otto Marketing Services and Seib Insurance, will be a platform for sharing expertise in critical risk management, insurance regulation and policy, and to support delegates and partners in navigating the complexities of driverless e-mobility as it impacts the insurance industry.

AM Awards 2024
2024-05-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The annual AM Awards celebrate the best in the motor retailing sector.

Future of the Car 2024
2024-05-07 09:00 - 2024-05-09 18:00 | Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
The Future of the Car summit returns for its 10th anniversary edition in spring 2024. Held over three days, the FT Live event convenes some of the most influential players in the automotive sector for newsworthy keynote interviews, lively debates and ample networking opportunities.

Fix Auto UK National Conference: Momentum
2024-05-08 09:00 - 2024-05-09 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Fix Auto UK has announced that its 2024 national conference in May will be themed “Momentum” and staged once again at The Vox venue in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference
2024-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference will be held at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on 9 May for a day of discussion, insightful presentations, and networking opportunities.

Fleet News EV charging and infrastructure webinar
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
The Fleet News EV charging and infrastructure webinar will bring together a panel of fleet experts to discuss public/home/workplace charging, plus related solutions around solar, wind and battery storage options. The panel will also consider the benefits of creating a shared charging network for business use, workplace scheduling initiatives and how an evolution in battery technology will shape future charging requirements.
Stephen Briers, group editor, will be joined by a panel of experts, including:
Prem Gabbi, director of UK land and property, National Grid
Oliver Craughan, head of sustainability, DPD
Sara Sloman, strategy director, EV Cafe
Zebrina Hanly, head of environment, Royal Mail
Victoria Limbrick, energy manager, Balfour Beatty
and Alex Potts, head of fleet, bp pulse

Advanced Materials Show 2024
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The co-located Advanced Materials Show and Advanced Ceramics Show aim to offer insights into current and future materials, including those used in automotive, with international experts from all sides of the industry in attendance. The entire global innovation chain will be present at the show, which is dedicated to the development and application of high-performance materials technology. Also co-located will be the Battery Cells & Systems Expo and Vehicle Electrification Expo, bringing together four connected industries for two days of networking, lead generation and education.
