Bodyshop Magazine

Great British Fleet Event 2023
2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Marshall Arena, Stadium Way, West Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
With a new improved format building on previous successes, an expanded exhibition and new location, GBFE 2023 is being billed as “so much more than a one-day event” showcasing all that is great in the UK fleet market.

Vans Today 2023
2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Leicester City FC, King Power Stadium, Filbert Wayy, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
Logistics UK’s popular Vans Today event is returning for 2023 with a line-up of speakers that includes experts from National Highways, the SMMT and Aviva. The half-day briefing, which aims to outline potential solutions to some of the key operational challenges currently facing van fleet operators, will focus on operating vans during the current cost-of-living crisis, with key topics under discussion including updates on EVs, ways to optimise van operations, van-focused compliance challenges and the importance of maintaining van security.

2nd AI Automotive Summit (hybrid)
2023-04-27 09:00 - 2023-04-28 17:00 | Webinar
AI is enhancing self-driving cars and AI’s wider role in the automotive industry is one of the trendiest topics today, and the further development of autonomous cars will be one of the main focuses of the 2nd AI Automotive Summit. Join the key players and experts in the field when they get together in Munich and online to explore the next-generation AI for automated and self-driving cars.

Fully Charged Live 2023 (Farnborough)
2023-04-28 09:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The UK’s number one clean energy and electric vehicle show is returning to Farnborough (28-30 April) and Harrogate (19-21 May) in 2023 and is aiming to be bigger and better. Both events will showcase a host of quality indoor and outdoor exhibits and attractions.

INDASA Experience Roadshow (Doncaster)
2023-05-02 09:30 - 2023-05-03 15:00 | FLP Group, Clayfield Industrial Estate, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QG, United Kingdom
The second stop on the INDASA Experience Roadshow – a series of four training days for technicians, involving Refinishing Crew Facebook group members – will be held at FLP Group’s Doncaster training centre and headquarters on 2-3 May 2023.

FT Future of the Car 2023 (hybrid)
2023-05-09 09:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | TBC
Now in its 9th year, one of the most highly anticipated gatherings of carmakers and their technology partners in the global automotive events calendar returns in person for three days of interviews and lively panel discussions, plus live-streamed digital content. The Financial Times Future of the Car summit is where OEMs, industry movers and challenger brands come together to examine the technology, consumer and business model trends forever changing the way cars are made and sold.

Fix Auto National Conference 2023
2023-05-10 09:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Fix Auto UK’s 2023 national conference and awards will take place on 10-11 May. The two-day event themed “Next Gen” will return to The Vox Conference Centre in the grounds of the NEC in Birmingham.

BIBA Conference 2023
2023-05-10 09:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
BIBA plans to return to Manchester Central for its 2023 conference and exhibition on Wednesday and Thursday, 10 and 11 May.

CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event 2023 (Germany)
2023-05-10 09:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | FILharmonie, Tübinger Strasse 40, Filderstadt, Stuttgart, 70794, Germany
The 15th edition of the CLEPA flagship event brings sustainability to the forefront of the agenda, reflecting on the ongoing efforts of the automotive industry to adapt to this fast-evolving and business critical topic, in Europe and abroad. The CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event aims to gather high-level representatives from the entire automotive eco-system, providing a platform for experts and other key stakeholders to discuss technical issues, such as chemical restrictions, eco-design requirements and reporting tools.

Future Logistics Conference
2023-05-10 10:00 - 2023-05-11 15:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
Organised by Logistics UK, the conference programme features some of the most influential and knowledgeable professionals in the transport sector, giving attendees insight into what they need to do to plan their future business. The conference programme is wide ranging, with a combination of keynote speakers and panel discussions. Sessions are free of charge.

AM Awards 2023
2023-05-11 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The AM Awards 2023 are designed to promote all that is great about automotive dealership businesses and services. 2023 will see a range of new categories and new opportunities for motor retailers and vehicle manufacturers.

Reuters Events: Automotive Retail USA 2023
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17 | TBC
Reuters Events: Automotive Retail 2023 unites senior OEM and dealership executives who will take to the stage to set North America’s retail agenda for years to come. Addressed by C-suite OEM and Dealership speakers, this two-day event has been carefully curated to provide solutions for the most critical automotive retail issues including digital dealership strategy, EV marketing and sales acceleration, the future of the OEM/dealer relationship, ecommerce and meeting the needs of the modern consumer.

Automotive Europe 2023 (Germany)
2023-05-16 09:00 - 2023-05-17 17:00 | Munich, Germany, Germany
An opportunity to network and share solutions with more than 350 thought leaders and innovators from across the globe, Automotive Europe is Reuters Events’ European flagship event that unites CEOs and board members from leading OEMs to take to the stage where they will set the European automotive agenda for years to come.

The future of automotive technologies (CIECA webinar)
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
During this live CIECA broadcast, Repairify VP of training and organisational development Chris Chesney will discuss where the US collision repair industry is in relation to the goals of the government, the effects of the global economy and constantly advancing technologies. He will also focus on the challenges that these technologies and social issues will present and illustrate the critical things the industry needs to prepare for.

Fully Charged Live 2023 (Harrogate)
2023-05-19 09:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00 | Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ, United Kingdom

IAEA 90th Anniversary Event + AGM 2023
2023-05-20 11:00 - 23:00 | Stratford Manor, WarwickRoad, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0PY, United Kingdom
The new date for the postponed IAEA 90th Anniversary Event has been set for 20 May 2023. The IAEA will hold its 2023 AGM in the morning before the conference. The event will start with sponsor displays at 11:00 and the AGM will commence at 11:30. Andrew Marsh will head up conference proceedings from 14:00 – and other speakers and panellists will be announced soon.
Visit the IAEA shop to get your tickets.

CARS 2023
2023-05-24 09:00 - 2023-05-25 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. It is attended by more than 2,000 vehicle dismantlers, authorised treatment facilities, vehicle salvage yards, used car spares and parts traders, metal recyclers, scrap metal merchants, brokers and transporters.

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2023
2023-05-25 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
Attended by senior decision makers and influencers within the insurance claims sector, these awards are designed to reward excellence across claims products and services, fraud detection, credit hire and staff training.

How to recruit new bodyshop employees using SEO (webinar)
2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Hear automotive marketing expert Tony Mercury from Autoshop Solutions in the US discuss best practices to find new employees for your bodyshop. He will cover how to improve your SEO – not only to help grow your business, but to also attract new candidates.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2023-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the finalists in the Powered by asTech – Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2023 take place 31 May-1 June at Thatcham Research.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 VDA OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2023-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the finalists in the Bodyshop Magazine VDA of the Year presented by the IAEA category of the Bodyshop Awards 2023 take place 31 May-1 June at Thatcham Research.

BODYSHOP MAGAZINE SUMMER LAUNCH PARTY 2023
2023-06-05 18:00 - 23:59 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7HR, United Kingdom
The 2023 edition of the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party will take place on Monday, 5 June 2023 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club near Birmingham. This popular networking function for bodyshops and the collision repair industry supply chain is the launch event for Automechanika Birmingham 2023, which will take place 6-8 June at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, just 15 minutes away.
Bodyshop Magazine is thrilled to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton will be the guest speaker at the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party.

Automechanika Birmingham 2023
2023-06-06 09:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain sector targeting trade visitors from the UK. Because Automechanika Frankfurt was moved to 2022 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and to keep alternating between the UK and Frankfurt events, Automechanika Birmingham 2023 will now take place 6-8 June.

Automotive Supply Chain Forum 2023
2023-06-06 10:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Automechanika international events, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will co-host the new Automotive Supply Chain Forum alongside Automechanika Birmingham in June 2023. The forum takes place amid fast-paced changes on the automotive supply chain horizon, and will offer key insights into the opportunities available to help future-proof the industry.

SMMT Meet the Buyer 2023
2023-06-07 09:00 - 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Following the success of the 2022 SMMT Meet the Buyer event , Meet the Buyer will be returning in 2023. The event will match automotive buyers with suppliers to develop business connections during this key period of recovery and transition. It will be hosted physically at Automechanika Birmingham 2023 on 7 June.

AutoTech: Detroit 2023 (USA)
2023-06-07 09:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Detroit, MI, 48374, United States
AutoTech: Detroit 2023 returns in June 2023 to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The event gathers 3,000-plus industry stakeholders for two days of focused B2B content and networking that drives automotive conversations, connections, and impact.

ITAI Crash Day 2023
2023-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Darley Moor Sports Centre, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2ET, United Kingdom
This June sees the return of the ITAI’s Crash Day – the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators’ research day when attendees can view multiple staged crashes, visit stands and engage in “audience participation” events.

Automechanika Istanbul 2023 (Turkey)
2023-06-08 09:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
The region’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket industry, Automechanika Istanbul will take place 8-11 June 2023 at Istanbul’s TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.

Insurance Innovators Munich (Germany)
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-06-13 17:00 | Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Bayerstraße 12, München, 80335, Germany
Insurance Innovators Munich aims to bring together 500-plus leaders from across the European insurance landscape, including some of the most senior insurance leaders and disruptors, with the aim of defining strategic priorities, form ground-breaking partnerships and stay ahead of the innovation curve.

Multimodal 2023
2023-06-13 10:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Multimodal 2023 celebrates sixteen years of putting shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters in front of exhibitors who offer the latest logistics and supply chain solutions. Multimodal is firmly established as the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event.
