IBIS Global Summit
2018-06-11 - 2018-06-13 | The Charlemont Hilton, Munich, Germany
On the 11-13 June 2018, the IBIS Global Summit will host more than 350 delegates from across the globe.
Gathering at The Hilton, Munich Park, Germany, the two-day event promises to provide the perfect mix of culture and insight, allowing delegates to develop new and existing relationships, to help drive their business forward.
The IBIS Global Summit will focus on the theme ‘Challenging Perspectives’. The summit will look at the power of rebranding and consumer psychology to capture innovation and drive business growth. Services and products have as much value in how they’re viewed as in what they are, and so marketing them in a certain way can have a major impact.
The message of ‘Challenging Perspectives’ will flow throughout many aspects of the event, consolidating the notion that innovation can take many forms.
IBIS is delighted to announce that 3M, AkzoNobel, Audatex, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Fix Auto and Symach will partner with them in 2018, contributing to a brighter future for the industry. IBIS would like to thank them for their ongoing support.
The early bird booking rate of £1,795 is available until 12 December (discounted from the full delegate price of £1,885). This includes access to the welcome reception on 11 June; the full day conference, including lunch and refreshments; followed by the international dinner on the evening of the 12 June.
The event will conclude on the 13 June, after a half day conference and an inclusive lunch. After the event, you will be sent a link to download audio and visual presentations for your future reference. The price also includes two nights’ accommodation (11 and 12 June) at The Hilton, Munich Park.
To confirm your place in Germany next summer, please email Nicola Keady nicola@ibisworldwide.com or call 00 44 1296 642 826, alternatively fill out an online booking form here.

Grand Auto
2018-07-05 - 2018-07-08
The motor show is returning to London Olympia this July.

Automechanika Frankfurt
2018-09-11 - 2018-09-15 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
The world’s leading trade fair for the automotive industry

REIFEN
2018-09-13 - 2018-09-15 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
The world’s leading fair of the tyre industry

BE2018
2018-09-27 - 2018-09-28
The 2018 bodyshop Event and Awards will return to the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham on the 27-28 September with more interaction and entertainment than ever before.
Following a hugely successful 2017, which included great feedback from across the board such as ‘the best networking event in years’, the 2018 event will follow the same popular structure – an informal welcome dinner on the Thursday night; an interactive exhibition with seminar sessions on the Friday; proceeded by a champagne reception and three course awards dinner in the evening.
Plans are now underway for another successful event and nominations for the awards now open – this year seeing the addition of Apprentice MET.
bodyshop editor, Mark Hadaway said, ‘we’re really hitting the ground running in the build up to this year’s event and we are really excited in once again pushing the boundaries in terms of what the event has to offer the industry. New award categories, tweaks to the format and, of course, a spectacular stage show are all things we will be bringing to the table. But, as always, it’s the industry’s event and we want as many people involved as possible to ensure it really does bring to bear just how great the accident repair sector really is.’
To date, the event has attracted the backing of sponsors: AkzoNobel, Audatex, CAPS, NBRA, Sikkens, Symach, Thatcham Research, VBRA and Vizion with more to be released over the coming weeks.
Kick-starting the event in a relaxed and social setting, the welcome dinner provides the perfect warm up to the occasion. With the drinks flowing and an informal dinner to enjoy, the welcome dinner is a great chance to socialise and say hello to some familiar faces.
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast to kick-start the day, Friday will be full of interaction via exhibits, technical talks and seminar sessions. Guests will be free to roam throughout the day, networking with likeminded individuals.
The vehicle manufacturer sessions were a huge hit at BE2017 and will make a return this year – refreshed, reformatted and offering a different perspective for attendees to enjoy. Back by popular demand, the seminar sessions will offer insightful and engaging content from experts within the field. Under the banner: conversation – education – innovation, guests will have access to a wealth of information, leaving better informed and connected, and ready to face future challenges.
Friday evening promises to be a night to remember, following the French inspired theme of Moulin Rouge. Oozing glitz and glamour, this is the perfect setting for a celebration as we recognise the brightest lights within the industry. A champagne reception will get the party started and is a great opportunity for guests to relax into an evening of black-tie sophistication.
Nominations for all awards are now open and must be received by
6 April 2018.

IAA Commercial Vehicles
2018-09-27 08:00 - 2018-10-04 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hannover Exhibition Centre, Deutsche Messe, Messegelände, Hannover, 30521 Hannover, Germany
IAA Nutzfahrzeuge – The 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles event

IBIS USA
2019-02-13 - 2019-02-15 | San Diego
San Diego, California

Retro Classics
2019-03-07 - 2019-03-10 | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
Supercar and heritage show with emphasis on quality. BMW, Mercedes, MINI and Porsche have separate halls. Huge autojumble for secondhand Porsche and Merc parts is mind-blowing. Easy to get a one-day flight and be home the same night.
Tickets: from €16

IBIS Middle East
2019-03-12 - 2019-03-13

Volksworld Show
2019-03-23 - 2019-03-24 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
Hundreds of show quality cars inside and out, club stands, traders and a whole floor of swapmeet tables complimented by live music and other VW related entertainment.
Tickets: from £16

Brooklands Mini Day
2019-03-24 | Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL, United Kingdom
Season opener for Mini fans, as the 60th anniversary dawns for the cheeky little British car that changed the world. Old and new versions all welcome. Trade stands, Test Hill will be open (weather dependent)
Tickets: from £16

Spring Action Day
2019-03-30 | Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, SN14 7EY, United Kingdom
Gripping non-stop track action, paddock displays, drifting demos, public track time (15 minute sessions) & passenger rides.
Tickets from £12

Techno Classica Essen
2019-04-10 - 2019-04-14 | Messe Essen, Germany
The biggest, most glittering trade fair covering the automotive industry. Curated by experts and presenting the highest quality automobiles, technology and components.
Tickets: from €22

Bicester Heritage Drive-It-Day Sunday Scramble
2019-04-28 | Bicester Heritage
Fast-growing gathering at the classic car industry’s centre-of-excellence. See the restored former RAF base, plus thousands of heritage and supercars. Early booking advised.
Tickets: from £5 per person

IBIS Ireland
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-02 | Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
This international symposium will explore deeply the regional crash repair market trends affecting the Irish industry and how it relates to what’s going on in the UK.

Simply Ford 2019
2019-05-05 | Beaulieu National Motor Museum
From custom Fiestas, restored Escorts and even Transits, this is one of the UK’s premier Ford events. Plus you can vote for your favourite Ford in the People’s Choice Award!
Tickets: from £10

Land Rover Legends
2019-05-25 - 2019-05-26 | Bicester Heritage
Land Rover connoisseurs, collectors, preservationists, restorers meet to celebrate the vehicles, the people and the stories behind the global name to celebrate everything special about Land Rover past and present.
Tickets: from £16 per person

IBIS South Africa
2019-05-29 - 2019-05-30

Automechanika Birmingham
2019-06-04 - 2019-06-06 | Birmingham NEC Arena, United Kingdom
Automotive aftermarket and vehicle production show just grows and grows. Plus bodyshop magazine is sponsoring the refinishing arena. Come and see us!
Tickets: Register for FREE tickets

IBIS Global Summit
2019-06-10 - 2019-06-12 | Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno, Italy
Bringing together the crash repair industry’s leaders. Delegates will discuss developments from car makers, parts and material suppliers along with the latest theories on business management and growth.
Tickets: suzie@ibisworldwide.com

Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix 2019
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
A packed weekend of racing, concerts and entertainment on and off the track.
Possibly the final F1 grand prix at Silverstone? Craig David appearing on the Saturday night.
Tickets: from £50

IAA Cars (Frankfurt Motor Show)
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-22 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
IAA – The 68th International Motor Show

Bodyshop Live! and Bodyshop Awards
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-20 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
A jam-packed two days to celebrate and recognise our industry’s high-achievers and rising stars. Live arena with sessions from car makers, breakout seminars, awards ceremony, gala dinner and much more!
Register for the awards
info@bodyshopmag.com
Book to attend
suzie@bodyshopmag.com

NEC Classic Motor Show
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10 | Birmingham NEC Arena, United Kingdom
Britain’s biggest end-of-season celebration of motoring culture packs thousands of cars, clubs and celebrities into Birmingham’s NEC. Don’t miss the celebrity guests which in the past have included Sir Stirling Moss, rally driver Bron Burrell, plus TV’s Fuzz Townshend, Tim Shaw, Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead.
Tickets: from £26.50 (advance) £30 (on the door)

Mining for and with the Electric Vehicle
2020-01-29 | The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, 297 Euston Road, London NW1 3AD, United Kingdom
This conference aims to bring together companies that mine and process battery minerals with those that use the minerals to manufacture batteries and those that use those batteries in electric vehicles. The conference will discuss the current state of supply and development of battery technology and where it is likely to develop.

National Apprenticeship Week 2020
2020-02-03 - 2020-02-07
The National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England and is a time to recognise and applaud apprenticeship success stories across the country.
Apprenticeship employers use the opportunity to promote the success of their apprentices and highlight the huge benefits to other employers, of all sizes, who are thinking of taking on an apprentice. Apprentices across the country will also be celebrated throughout the week, with engagement and events in schools and colleges.

IMI - Bodyshop Consulting management training course
2020-02-04 | Fanshaws Ln, Brickendon, Hertford SG13 8PQ
Running a bodyshop has always been tough. Profit gets squeezed from every angle possible and in a competitive market place only the most efficient and knowledgeable bodyshops will survive. This course unravels the mysteries of how to get to a healthy and sustainable bottom line profit from the business of repairing damaged vehicles.
At an extra cost delegates can take a useful ‘post course’ option of 1-to-1 coaching, to help apply what they have learned into their own business, further enhancing their chances of success.
This course is not academic with no assessment at the end. The aim is to help you gain knowledge to continually improve your business and increase profitability.

BMW Group Apprenticeship Open Evening
2020-02-05 | BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, Canton Ln, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1GB
BMW Group are hosting an Apprenticeship Open Evening where aspiring apprentices will have the opportunity to talk to current and former apprentices, as well as training managers to find out more about its level three and degree apprenticeships. In addition, students will have the chance to get advice on the recruitment process from BMW’s recruitment team, and will be taken on a tour around the plant.
The invitation is aimed at parents and current year 11-13 students looking to start an apprenticeship in August 2020 onwards.

Cromax matt and tinted clearcoat finishes training course
2020-02-10 - 2020-02-11 | 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.

Sophus3 2020 Summit
2020-02-11 | 30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB
The 17th Sophus3 Summit will bring together more than 200 European automotive leaders to discuss the latest trends in digital marketing. Drawing on two decades of automotive digital expertise, the hand-picked panel of speakers from leading brands will share best practice in online customer experience.
