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Stellantis Regional Forum (Bradford)
2026-04-28 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Hollins Hall, Hollins Hill, Bradford, BD17 7QW, United Kingdom
The Stellantis Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme will be hosting several regional forums for its approved bodyshops throughout 2026. All the Stellantis forums are in a relaxed meeting format where attendees are free to bring up any questions or issues they want to discuss. They will also get an update on the programme, look at future developments, gain insight into real market conditions, and share ideas and best practices.

Automechanika Riyadh 2026 (Saudi Arabia)
2026-05-04 09:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Automechanika Riyadh, one of the largest aftermarket trade shows in the region, regularly draws 3030-plus exhibitor to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), providing attendees with a wide variety of products and solutions to explore.

BIBA Conference 2026
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Europe’s largest insurance broking event, the BIBA Conference 2026 will take place in May at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. It is expected to attract insurance professionals from across the industry for two days of networking, exhibitions, and discussions.

EV Expo & Conference UK
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s “B2B EV ecosystem event”, the EV Expo & Conference UK in May will be when fleets, OEMs, infrastructure providers, investors and policymakers come together for two days of conference sessions, exhibition showcases and networking, to accelerate the UK’s EV transition.

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2026 (Malaysia)
2026-05-14 09:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur is the largest automotive aftermarket trade show in the ASEAN region and regularly places 310-plus exhibitors in front of more than 13,000 visitors. The organisers are planning even more exhibitor and visitor growth for the 2026 event in May.

Collision Repair Expo (Australia)
2026-05-14 10:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne is the only comprehensive exhibition for Australia’s automotive collision repair industry. It will include many of the latest tools, equipment and technology being showcased and demonstrated, and aims to impress with world-class training and conference features. Across three days 13,000 trade visitors are expected to visit from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

AM Awards 2026
2026-05-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The AM Awards will celebrate achievement across the motor retail sector over the past year. From individuals driving change to high-performing teams and standout businesses, these awards recognise outstanding contributions across the automotive retail sector.

INDEX26 (Switzerland)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, Geneva, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, PO Box 112, Switzerland
INDEX26, the world’s leading exhibition for nonwoven materials, will be the perfect location to explore the latest industry developments and discover breakthrough technologies in a variety of industries including automotive. It’s where you’ll connect with global leaders, share insights, and uncover the tools needed to remain competitive and to prosper in this dynamic marketplace. The use of nonwovens in the automotive sector has expanded rapidly over the past few decades, primarily as a result of vehicle manufacturers and their component suppliers looking to decrease costs by reducing the weight of their vehicles, as well as lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

WrapFest 2026 (Spain)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona, 08004, Spain
WrapFest, described as “the ultimate festival for vehicle wrapping, vinyl, PPF, window tinting, and detailing”, will be back for its thfourth ird edition in May 2026, and aims to build on the success of our past two shows. The organisers say that WrapFest 2026 promises an even richer, more immersive experience. From vehicle wrapping, livery and fleet graphics and car detailing, to paint protection, tinting, interior decor and beyond — WrapFest is the place to connect with peers, explore new revenue opportunities, and stay ahead of the curve.

CAPAS Chengdu 2026 (China)
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | Chengdu International Exhibition & Convention Center, No 198 Century City Road, Shanghai, Chengdu, 610041, China
The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS Chengdu) showcases the latest advancements in new energy and connectivity across the entire automotive supply chain, highlighting the progress of transformation in Southwest China’s automotive aftermarket. The 2025 event drew 21,896 visitors to connect with 773 exhibitors across a 52,000-sqm exhibition space.

Automechanika Istanbul 2026 (Turkey)
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
Turkey’s largest international trade fair and its biggest meeting point for the automotive aftermarket in the region, Automechanika Istanbul will take place in May 2026 at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.

Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The two-day Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026 – which will be themed “NEXUS” – will return to The VOX Conference Venue at Resort World in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026
2026-06-03 09:30 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (UKGBE 2026) will return on the 3-4 June 2026 at the NEC, where it will offer an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to access training, technologies and tools. With the UK aftermarket in the middle of its biggest shift in living memory as it transitions to EVs and ADAS-enabled technologies, coupled with rapidly advancing service and repair technologies, the need for this event has never been stronger. The 2026 edition, which will once again be partnered with Bodyshop Magazine, is predicted to draw 180 leading suppliers and 5,000 automotive professionals to the NEC for a two-day event featuring an interactive exhibition, live demonstrations, workshops and panel discussions with leading industry experts. Make sure you come and say hello at the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge in partnership with the NBRA (Stand H10), and join us on the first afternoon for the free BODYSHOP BUZZ networking event (from 4:00pm).

BODYSHOP BUZZ 2026: NETWORKING EVENT
2026-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine will once again host the ever-popular BODYSHOP BUZZ powered by Core Diagnostics networking event – a free-for-bodyshops networking drinks party for the whole body repair sector and supply chain – at the NEC on the first afternoon of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 (3-4 June). BODYSHOP BUZZ will run from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge in partnership with the NBRA (stand H10) and the adjacent Complete Collision and Car Care Live demonstration hub (G12) in the centre of the main area dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector. Just look out for the big Bodyshop Mag balloon. To attend BODYSHOP BUZZ, simply sign up in advance using the registration page coming soon on our website. And make sure you use Bodyshop Mag to get your free tickets for UKGBE 2026.

Stellantis Charity Golf Day
2026-06-04 09:45 - 22:00 | Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Way, Telford, TF7 4DT, United Kingdom
The 5th annual Stellantis Charity Golf Day will take place at the Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort on Thursday, 4 June 2026. Organised by the Stellantis Accident Repair Programme in association with Distrigo Parts and EUROREPAR, and sponsored by 3M, this year’s benficiary charity will be DEBRA UK.

British Claims Awards
2026-06-04 18:00 - 23:30 | Leonardo Royal Hotel London, 10 Godliman Street, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
Celebrating the insurance industry’s dedication to claims services. The British Claims Awards champions the claims service across insurance and celebrates the achievements and progress made by leading professionals and organisations on behalf of their clients.

The London Concours
2026-06-09 09:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ, United Kingdom
Since 2017, the manicured lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company have played host to the London Concours, one of the capital’s leading automotive events and a key fixture of London’s summer social calendar.

Company Car in Action 2026
2026-06-10 08:30 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s premier test-driving event for fleets managers, Company Car in Action regularly attracts hundreds of decision-makers to Millbrook Proving Ground to help them make informed decisions about which electric brands and models are right for their fleet. They have the opportunity to test drive the latest EV and hybrid models, understand the shift to new technologies and the cost-saving benefits of cleaner cars, and gain insight into to the views of industry experts.

Automechanika Astana 2026 (Kazakhstan)
2026-06-10 09:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
The largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and the Caspian region.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-17 16:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The assessments for the finalists in all eight technician and apprentice categories for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 will take place at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy from 15-17 June. The technical categories for 2026 are:

Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year
Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year

Click this link to nominate a candidate for these competitions or for any other category in the Bodyshop Awards 2026. Or click here to nominate an individual for our 30 Under 30.

IBIS Global Summit 2026 (Austria)
2026-06-16 09:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | TBC
IBIS Global Summit 2026 will take place in June in Vienna, Austria. The 2026 Global Summit will provide a forum for high-level debate, a melting pot of innovative approaches to industry problems, and excellent networking opportunities under this year’s IBIS theme ” Connecting Change Makers”.

MOVE 2026
2026-06-17 09:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
MOVE is billed as “the world’s No.1 tech mobility and start-up show” and brings together the people and companies redefining mobility. MOVE connects the entire mobility ecosystem, focused on tech, business models and sustainable futures. Bringing together leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain, MOVE provides opportunities to learn, innovate, partner and do business.

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2026 (Vietnam)
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 | Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, District 7, Viet Nam
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City reflects the growing opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive industry. In 2025, the trade fair attracted nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 15,000 visitors for business opportunities, conferences, workshops, drift and stunt shows, as well as auto services across 22,600 sqm at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Automotive Europe 2026
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Hilton Munich Park, München, Germany
This critical gathering of OEMs, top-tier suppliers, and policymakers brings together the decision-makers essential to shaping the future of European mobility. With urgent discussions across two stages, Automotive Europe 2026 offers an excellent chance to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and build the strategies required to stay ahead in a fiercely competitive era.

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2026 (Germany)
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
The ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo returns to Stuttgart, Germany in June. This annual gathering of manufacturers, authorities and professionals from all aspects of ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology sectors delivers insights into key strategic developments from across the globe and helps to identify the next generation of tech driving this increasingly competitive landscape.

Vehicle Electrification Expo 2026
2026-07-08 09:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Vehicle Electrification Expo will offer a insights into the latest developments in advanced EV technology, with experts from all sides of the industry in attendance. It includes a free-to-attend multi-track conference with sessions dedicated to next-generation powertrain technology, battery cell development, pack design, integration and efficiency, alongside the latest technology solutions for improving the range, safety and performance of a broad spectrum of EVs.

Advanced Materials Show
2026-07-08 09:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The co-hosted Advanced Materials Show and Advanced Ceramics Show return to the NEC on 8-9 July 2026. The conference programme which runs alongside the trade exhibition will feature an engaging mix of panel discussions, keynote talks, on-stage interviews, interactive Q&A sessions, and live podcast recordings, all designed to provide fresh insight into the latest R&D developments and the market trends shaping the future of advanced materials, including those used in automotive.

INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2026
2026-07-08 09:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00 | Centro Citibanamex (Mexico), Conscipto 311, Mexico City, Lomas de Sotelo, 11200, Mexico
Billed as the “ultimate platform for the automotive community in Latin America”, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico offers multiple opportunities to connect with new suppliers, explore cutting-edge product technologies, and engage in top-tier educational and networking experiences.

Goodwood Festival of Speed
2026-07-09 09:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Goodwood House, Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, United Kingdom
Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, Festival of Speed is widely regarded as motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party, and a celebration of the world’s most glamorous sport.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 JURY DAY
2026-08-04 09:30 - 16:00 | TBC
Bodyshop Magazine’s independent panel of industry experts will get together in early August to decide the finalists and winners of the non-technical categories in this year’s Bodyshop Awards, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 14-15 October 2026 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Sutton Coldfield. All the finalists will be announced in the weeks following Jury Day and the winners will be unveiled alongside Bodyshop Magazine’s 30 Under 30 during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 gala dinner on 15 October.
