Bodyshop Magazine

IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize (webinar)
2020-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s final instalment of the year in its Industry Briefing Bitesize series will take place virtually on 29 October, and will welcome Adrian Botham – founder and managing director of Servispart Consulting, who will look at the initial findings of the Aftermarket Growth Study that IAAF members had the opportunity to take part in during September.
IAAF members can register their interest for the event by emailing anns@iaaf.co.uk.

SEMA360 (webinar replacing SEMA Show 2020)
2020-11-02 09:30 - 2020-11-05 16:30 | Webinar
The SEMA360 online marketplace replaces the annual live SEMA Show which has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Specialty Equipment Market Association is offering SEMA360 to allow manufacturers and resellers to connect and conduct business in a safe virtual environment.

Virtual event: AAPEX 2020
2020-11-03 09:30 - 2020-11-05 16:30 | Webinar
AAPEX 2020 will not be held as an in-person tradeshow event this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and governmental restrictions on gatherings, businesses, and travel. Instead, AAPEX will provide a virtual/digital experience with many of the show’s same elements presented digitally. Further details to be announced.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Rules of Origin
2020-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
To support preparedness for the end of the Brexit transition period, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will be joined by one of its consultancy partners to cover tariffs and rules of origin. During this webinar they will walk through the UK’s Global Tariff schedule, which will come into effect from 1 January 2021, and how it differs from the EU’s Common External Tariff, what proving origin is, and the types of documentation companies will need to complete for moving goods between the EU and UK. SMMT will also provide the latest insights into the UK-EU negotiations.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Customer
2020-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode one: Serving the digital customer

Part 1: Convenience and cost-effectiveness – a killer combination.
Part 2: Rebuilding the customer relationship – trust, transparency and loyalty.

SMMT webinar: Covid-19 Automotive Update
2020-11-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ chief executive Mike Hawes and the SMMT policy team provide updates on the new coronavirus lockdown measures announced on 31 October and beginning 5 November. Items covered include which businesses are able to remain open – including the effect on repairers – furlough provisions and any clarifications the SMMT has received from government following questions members have already asked on these topics.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Distribution
2020-11-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode two: A new era of distribution

Part 1: The rise of super apps, platforms and ecosystems.
Part 2: Navigating the changing distribution landscape.

Logistics UK: Van Operational Briefing (webinar)
2020-11-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Webinar
The Logistics UK (formerly FTA) Van Operational Briefing (VBO) 2020 is going virtual and will provide operators with the essential information they need to run their fleets safety, efficiently and legally. Using state-of-art online conferencing, exhibition and networking technology to create an engaging, immersive experience, topics will include van security, enforcement and trailer safety, fleet electrification, and recent developments on urban restrictions, such as the latest information on air quality schemes. Logistics UK’s Member Advice Centre team will also be discussing how drivers’ hours and tachographs affect van operations both now, and in the future.

Cromax matt and tinted clearcoat finishes training course
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-10 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course shows participants how to accurately match new clearcoat trends from many automotive manufacturers. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will be taught how to identify and to apply a matt or tinted clearcoat. Participants are shown how to use different colour matching tools such as the ChromaVision spectrophotometer, Fan Deck and test panels. The trainer will share useful tips and advice to minimise costly reworks and to deliver increased productivity.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

MSO Symposium (online)
2020-11-09 19:00 - 2020-11-13 20:30 | Webinar
The MSO Symposium will feature many of the most experienced, high-growth executives from the leading multi-shop organisations or multi-site operators (MSOs) in the USA. Focal points of this event include opportunities to learn from industry peers, acquire knowledge from field experts on trends and topics that influence the collision repair business, and discover equipment and service offerings made for collision repair businesses to succeed.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Product & Underwriting
2020-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode three: A revolution in product, pricing and risk management

Part 1: The next phase of product innovation.
Part 2: Underwriting and risk management.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Operations & Workforce
2020-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode four: A truly digital insurer – from agile operations to the future workforce

Part 1: Next-gen operations – digital, agile, resilient.
Part 2: Building the workforce of tomorrow.

WorldSkills UK International Skills Summit (online)
2020-11-11 10:00 - 2020-11-12 16:00 | Webinar
The International Skills Summit will bring together leaders in industry and education to explore how international standards can be embedded in skills systems across the UK to mainstream excellence.

The Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live
2020-11-17 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 | Webinar
The UK’s leading event for the fleet management community has now gone digital and will give industry decision-makers the chance to face future challenges and opportunities together with three days of learning, sharing and virtual networking.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Immigration
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This webinar will remind participants of the government’s EU Settlement Scheme and what companies can do to support the EU nationals in their workforce to apply. In addition it will provide insight into the UK’s new Points Based Immigration System which will come into force on 1 January 2021, how it differs from the current Immigration System and what companies should do ahead of looking to recruit from outside of the UK.

CIECAST webinar: The Future of Electric Vehicles
2020-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
This Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) webinar will be presented by Mark Kaufman, Ford’s global director of electrification. All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend. During the one-hour live presentation, Kaufman will talk about the expected timeline for the increased use of EVs and Ford’s approach to electrification. He will also discuss Ford Certified Collision Network preparedness for EV collision repair.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Insurtech
2020-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode five: The next phase of insurtech

Part 1: Start-up strategy and VC forum.
Part 2: Quickfire pitches.

Cenex-LCV 2020 + Cenex-CAM 2020
2020-11-18 09:00 - 2020-11-19 16:00 | Webinar
Cenex has confirmed that its annual Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events – originally scheduled for 9-10 September 2020 – will now take place 18–19 November 2020 as online events.

CANCELLED: CARS 2020 (recycling)
2020-11-18 09:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ, United Kingdom
The Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) is Europe’s largest event for the end-of-life vehicle recycling and dismantling industry has been cancelled and will now take place 15-16 September 2021 at Stoneleigh Park.

FOCUS: Electrification
2020-11-18 16:00 - 2020-11-20 21:00 | Webinar
Hosted by industry analysts at Wards Intelligence, this three-day virtual conference will showcase deep-dive presentations on electrification technologies and forward-looking strategies. FOCUS: Electrification attracts OEMs, suppliers, and the financial community, primarily focused on strategy, competitive intelligence, product planning, electrification and fuel economy.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Open Insurance & APIs
2020-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode six: Open insurance and the API economy

Part 1: Exploring the API economy.
Part 2: The future is “open”.

CANCELLED: WorldSkills UK LIVE 2020
2020-11-19 09:00 - 2020-11-21 16:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event, originally scheduled to take place from 19-21 November 2020 at the NEC Birmingham, has been postponed until 18-20 November 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Elevating women across the automotive and engineering sectors (online event)
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
It is well known that women in engineering and automotive are working in traditionally male-dominated spaces. But what is that actually like and how much more needs to be done to break down barriers and create a level playing field? This Leaders LIVE debate will feature women and men in influential leadership positions across the engineering and automotive sectors. Speakers will explore how the industry can welcome more women into the sectors, but also into leadership roles.
Confirmed speakers:

Helen Foord, head of government relations and public policy, Groupe PSA
Jim Holder, editorial director, Haymarket Automotive – Autocar, CAT, Classic & Sports Car, What Car?
Eman Martin-Vignerte, director of government and external affairs, Bosch UK
Konstanze Scharring, director of policy and government affairs, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Fatima Semnani PhD, principal technology partner – ventures CTO, BT Enterprise

Moderated by:

Helen Neal, founder, HN Communications and Leaders LIVE

TU-Automotive Europe (online)
2020-11-23 09:30 - 2020-11-26 16:30 | Webinar
TU-Automotive Europe is back again for 2020 offering virtual networking with industry leaders and a three-day programme featuring exclusive case studies, insight and thought leadership.

Advanced Cromax Basecoat training course
2020-11-23 10:00 - 2020-11-24 15:00 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course covers Cromax Basecoat – everything from colour mixing to application and blending techniques. Participants leave this course with the ability to cope with even the most difficult colours and finishes.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

SMMT 2020 Update – Live (online)
2020-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
As current social distancing restrictions prevent the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders from hosting its 104th SMMT Annual Dinner in person this year, it will mark the occasion by gathering the industry together virtually for a broadcast event featuring multiple speakers, subsidiary networking events and the recognition of the brightest talent innovating in the industry.
This will feature a live broadcast of topical speeches including:

SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes’ state of the nation address
SMMT president George Gillespie’s keynote speech
SMMT Year in Review video
The Autocar Drivers of Change Awards

Volvo product technology course
2020-11-25 | Volvo Training & Development Centre, Prospect Way, Daventry NN11 8QN
Due to a continued overwhelming response Volvo Cars UK have made available further dates for their product and technology update course. It provides delegates with the latest information on Volvo’s range of cars.
Over six hundred delegates from across the industry have already attended the session to date. It is aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers from insurance companies, accident management companies, engineers, fleet providers, training colleges, non-approved bodyshops and general industry personnel.
Email Elena Worthington at: elena.worthington@volvocars.com to book the course.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Data & Fraud
2020-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode seven: Insurance in a new data ecosystem – from advanced analytics to the fight against fraud

Part 1: Capitalising on the data deluge.
Part 2: A deep dive into fraud – a data-led perspective.

CLEPA Innovation Awards (online)
2020-11-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Webinar
The CLEPA Innovation Awards invites companies from across the automotive supply ecosystem to share their latest and greatest efforts in innovation excellence. For 2020, the 5th edition of this flagship event will showcase how these outstanding contributions are making our mobility more sustainable, safer, and smarter during the online innovation week.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Claims
2020-11-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode eight: Claims in the digital age

Part 1: A new paradigm in claims.
Part 2: Customer-focused claims.
