Bodyshop Magazine

INDASA Experience Roadshow (Peterborough)
2023-04-12 09:30 - 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 new INDASA Experience Roadshow – a series of four training days for technicians, involving the Refinishing Crew Facebook group members – will be held at Keco Tabs UK’s Peterborough training centre and headquarters on 12 April 2023.

Collision Industry Conference 2023 (Virginia, USA)
2023-04-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Omni, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is a forum made up of participants from all bodyshop industry sectors for the express purpose of discussing and exploring today’s issues. The meetings are open to all interested individuals from the collision repair industry, including repairers, insurers, paint and materials companies, equipment and vehicle manufacturers, data providers, representatives of trade associations, and anyone with an interest in creating a more professional industry.

Insurance Innovators USA
2023-04-17 09:00 - 2023-04-18 17:00 | Music City Centre, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Designed by insurance carriers, for insurance carriers, Insurance Innovators USA aims to help the sector drive business growth. Taking place in Nashville in April, it offers a prime opportunity to network with fellow senior insurance leaders, hear expert opinions, and uncover new opportunities for innovation and success.

The CV Show 2023
2023-04-18 08:00 - 2023-04-20 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Visitor numbers of more than 11,100 in 2022 reinforced the Commercial Vehicle Show’s position as the UK’s biggest and best annual road transport event in the UK. Organisers say the 2023 event will be bigger and better.

IBIS USA 2023 (Nashville)
2023-04-19 09:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00 | JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
IBIS USA 2023 is an invitation-only, three-day thought leadership conference for the North American automotive collision repair industry. It will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from 19-21 April 2023.

ITAI Passive Safety Conference and Workshop
2023-04-19 09:15 - 16:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Whether you are very familiar with passive safety design but need a refresher, or you would just like to learn the basics, this conference and workshop is for you. The conference will include a hands-on workshop session and will also be integrated with a large exhibition of passive products. and experts from industry will be on hand to explain how their products work.

Counting Carbon: Rethinking A to B (webinar)
2023-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
In this Fleet News webinar, a panel of mobility experts will discuss the importance of looking beyond EVs and offering diverse mobility options to navigate future challenges and leverage opportunities for decarbonisation. The panel will address the hurdles that must be overcome and advise companies on how to ensure their fleet and transport policies remain fit for purpose in this ever-changing environment.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2023
2023-04-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Arena MK, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on 20 April 2023 at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes. This event 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 is now firmly established as a “must-attend” annual event, which connects key stakeholders across the full spectrum of British manufacturing, including automotive, aerospace, chemical and pharmaceutical, electronics, energy, plastics, security, steel, and textiles.

Salon Privé London 2023
2023-04-20 10:00 - 2023-04-22 18:00 | The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR, United Kingdom
Salon Privé London returns to The Royal Hospital Chelsea where more than 16,000 visitors turned up last time to see 12 of the 27 vehicle manufacturers launch new models and 50 classic cars displayed for sale.

CIECAst webinar: Open API Development Best Practices & Lessons Learned
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that a special guest speaker — Darrel Miller, API Architect at Microsoft — will present during the next CIECA technical webinar. The presentation, Open API Development Best Practices & Lessons Learned, will also provide an update about CIECA API Standards and share information about the first standards release of the year – the 2023R1.

Great British Fleet Event 2023
2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 Events 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.
