Bodyshop Magazine

Enabling the Connected Cockpit (AutoTech webinar)
2024-10-17 14:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Enabling the Connected Cockpit, part of the AutoTech Connected Cockpit Digital Symposium 2024, is an industry panel that will take a deep dive into how US vehicle manufacturers can strike a balance between seamless cloud integration and robust cybersecurity. Join experts from Tata Communications, Nikola, Stellantis and QNX as they explore ways to ensure software consistency across different hardware platforms while maximising performance and efficiency. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders.

Effective fleet decarbonisation (webinar)
2024-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Electric vehicles are changing the way fleet decision-makers operate as they transition to zero emission. This webinar will look at how fleets are decarbonising some of the more complex vehicle assets within their operations, including vans and trucks, and what other options are available to reduce carbon emissions. Topics will include hydrogen, evolving battery technology and implications for range and charging speeds, e-fuels for trucks, overcoming obstacles for van electrification, the pros and cons of alternative transport options such as e-cargo bikes, drones, micromobility and delivery robots.

Recycling Expo 2024
2024-10-15 09:00 - 2024-10-16 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Recycling Expo 2024 aims to provide two days of innovation, education and industry insights, including some involving EV recycling. Playing host to dozens of CPD-accredited speakers across three seminar theatres, live product demonstrations and launches, a networking lounge in association with the Recycling Association, the Recycling Expo Technology Zone and much more.

Auto Trade EXPO 2024 (Ireland)
2024-10-12 09:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83, Ireland
The largest automotive aftermarket exhibition in Ireland, with 190+ stands representing more than 900 brands, the Auto Trade EXPO is expected to draw more than 8,000 visitors to Dublin over two days. The 2024 edition will again offer a valuable networking and learning experience for mechanics, bodyshop technicians and apprentices.

Everything Electric SOUTH
2024-10-11 09:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The two-part UK home energy and electric vehicle event, formerly known as Fully Charged North & South, is returning in 2024 as a three-part show starting with Everything Electric LONDON at the ExCeL in late March, which will be followed by Everything Electric NORTH at the Yorkshire Event Centre in May, and Everything Electric SOUTH at the Farnborough International Centre in October.
Over the three days of each show, there will be a range of exhibits and activities, including:

An extensive range of electric vehicle and micro-mobility test drives and rides, plus even more on display.
50+ live theatre sessions with your favourite Fully Charged presenters, joined by industry experts and special guests discussing hot topics.
Dozens of exhibitors from the worlds of electric vehicles and clean home energy showcasing their products and solutions.
Commercial Vehicle Zone, showcasing the latest in transportation and logistics, from electric transit vans to buses and agricultural EVs.

Women Automotive Network Summit - Stuttgart Germany
2024-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Forum am Schlosspark, Forum Stuttgarter Straße 33,, Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, 71638, Germany
Women Automotive Network has announced the return of its Annual European Summit, set to take place at Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany on 8th October 2024. The event will feature insightful sessions led by influential speakers, such as Fedra Ribero, Board Member at Bosch, Sabine Angermann, VP of Purchasing at Porsche, and François Dossa, Executive Director Strategy & Sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Women Automotive Network is encouraging the industry to not miss this empowering day dedicated to celebrating women and their allies in the automotive industry.

Fleet & Mobility Live 2024
2024-10-08 09:30 - 2024-10-09 16:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading annual event for the fleet and mobility community. Acquire invaluable best practice insights, establish meaningful connections, and stay informed about the latest developments in legislation, sustainability, EV approaches, employee benefits, and more.

The Aftermarket Event 2024
2024-10-02 09:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
Aftermarket is launching a brand-new show designed specifically for the automotive aftermarket. Coming in October 2024, the Aftermarket Event will be held at Farnborough International on 2-3 October and will be a showcase for the sector, encompassing 150 exhibitors from across the garage and bodyshop sectors. This brand-new two-day live show is being billed as a must-attend happening for everyone working in and around the automotive trade.

Fleet News at 10 webinar
2024-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
On the final Friday of every month, a guest panel of four-five fleet decision-makers will dissect with Fleet News the biggest news announcements and industry topics of the month in a new webinar series, looking at what each means for fleets, how they need to react/are reacting.

CIECA CONNEX 2024 (USA)
2024-09-24 09:00 - 2024-09-25 17:00 | MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will stage its 16th annual conference – CONNEX 2024 in Detroit from 24-25 September. The conference is expected to include:

Insightful and high-profile business and technical speakers.
Networking opportunities with all industry segments.
A National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting.
A private tour at the American Center for Mobility.

IBIS IBERIA 2024
2024-09-23 09:00 - 2024-09-24 17:00 | Hotel Palacio de los Velada, Pl. de la Catedral, 10, Ávila, 05001, Spain
Building on the success of the inaugural event, IBIS Worldwide will once again partner with CESVIMAP to present IBIS Iberia 2024. The event will commence with a welcome drinks reception on 23 September at Hotel Palacio de los Velada, followed by a comprehensive conference the following day. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lienzo Norte, Avila, this event promises to be an unparalleled gathering for industry professionals across Spain and Portugal.

BIG Awards 2024
2024-09-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
Building on the success of its 2023 British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will hold the 2024 edition on 20 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the NEC.

BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2024 + 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS
2024-09-19 10:00 - 2024-09-20 01:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
The 28th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 8th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place together with the reimagined Bodyshop Expo on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The all-day event for the UK crash repair industry will return to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the National Exhibition Centre.

IAA Transportation 2024 (Germany)
2024-09-17 09:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Hannover Exhibition Centre, Deutsche Messe, Messegelände, Hannover, 30521 Hannover, Germany
IAA Transportation is the leading international trade show for the transportation and logistics sectors, including buses, logistics and commercial vehicles.

Virtual twin for battery engineering webinar
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
With the rise of the battery-powered electric vehicle, our world is becoming increasingly dependent on batteries. These disruptive changes are driven by regulations and consumer demands such as range, cost, sustainability, etc. The complete value chain from material suppliers to battery makers to automotive/high-tech OEMs are facing challenges associated with designing & integrating high energy & density battery systems. Batteries are highly complex systems, requiring advanced engineering methods at all levels: from chemistry to cell engineering, to module and pack engineering, and finally integration into full vehicles.

Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2024
2024-09-11 09:30 - 2024-09-12 16:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS ) is dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in the fields of circular economy, net-zero emissions, sustainability, and biodiversity conservation. ESS integrates vital discussions on natural resources and development policy. This expo provides a pivotal platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, essential in driving forward the journey towards a greener and more ecologically balanced planet.

WorldSkills Conference 2024
2024-09-11 09:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 | Eurexpo Lyon Exhibition and Convention Centre, Boulevard de l'Europe, Chassieu, Lyon, 69680, France
WorldSkills members will join the international skills summit in September and take part in discussions around Technical and Vocational Education and Training or TVET. The WorldSkills Conference 2024 takes place during WorldSkills Lyon 2024 when more than 250,000 people will congregate in France to watch 1,500 young people compete in 62 skill competitions. Conference attendees will discuss initiatives and debate future challenges and opportunities under the banner of “Moving TVET to the top of the global agenda”.

NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 23:30 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The National Body Repair Association’s next Greener Bodyshop Awards, which showcase the collision repair industry’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, will take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 10 September 2024.

Achieving true digital transformation webinar
2024-09-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This webinar hosted by Insurance Innovators will bring together senior leaders in customer experience, innovation, technology, operations, transformation, data, claims, and underwriting to discuss the current challenges, the opportunities for innovation, and how to become a truly next-generation insurer. The webinar will include senior leaders in customer experience, innovation, technology, operations, transformation, data, claims, and underwriting.

WorldSkills 2024 (France)
2024-09-10 09:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Eurexpo Lyon Exhibition and Convention Centre, Boulevard de l'Europe, Chassieu, Lyon, 69680, France
1,500 competitors from more than 65 countries and regions around the world will gather in Lyon to compete in 62 skills – including Autobody Repair and Car Painting, Automobile Technology and Heavy Truck Maintenance. WorldSkills Lyon 2024 will give these young competitors the opportunity to showcase their skills and share their passion.

Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 (Germany)
2024-09-10 09:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
Automechanika Frankfurt is an international meeting place for the automotive industry – including dealerships, trade, maintenance and the accident repair sector – and provides a major platform for business and technological knowledge transfer. Its multiple halls of aftermarket exhibitors and networking opportunities are second to none.

Cenex Expo 2024 (formerly Cenex-LCV & Cenex-CAM)
2024-09-04 09:00 - 2024-09-05 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Building on the legacy of what was previously known as Cenex-LCV & Cenex-CAM, the first Cenex Expo aims to stimulate ideas and showcase technology, bringing together the people who will deliver the net zero and connected automated mobility future.

Concours of Elegance 2024
2024-08-30 09:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
This three-day automotive extravaganza, now firmly established as Europe’s finest concours event, and one of the top three globally, will return to the grounds of Hampton Court Palace from Friday, 30 August to Sunday, 1 September with a display of 70 automotive rarities. The event’s 13th edition aims to build on the success of the 2023 show, which included a landmark Le Mans centenary celebration.

CIECA Webinar - Curiosity Lab
2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The one-hour live broadcast will feature Seth Yurman, the assistant city manager for the city of Peachtree Corners in Georgia. Yurman is also responsible for the development of Curiosity Lab, a 5G-enabled living laboratory in Peachtree Corners for startups and established companies to deploy and prove out developing technologies.

Salon Privé Week 2024
2024-08-28 10:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United Kingdom
Salon Privé Week 2024 will take place from Wednesday to Saturday, 28-31 August on the South Lawn at Blenheim Palace. Billed as the “ultimate end-of-summer party”, each day shares the same electric atmosphere and sense of occasion. Whether you’re looking to get up-close to the action of the Concours 2024 or to be surrounded by glamour and champagne, Salon Privé has something for all.

Silverstone Festival 2024
2024-08-23 09:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
The next Silverstone Festival will once again be staged over the end-of-summer bank holiday weekend – which in 2024 is 23-25 August – and will offer fun-fuelled entertainment for all the family. Staged at the home of British motorsport, the Festival will feature an unrivalled bill of crowd-pleasing historic motor racing on the world famous Grand Prix circuit as well as huge displays of much-loved classic cars. As part of the weekend line-up, Formula One history will also be celebrated on- and off-track.

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Colchester)
2024-08-22 09:00 - 15:00 | INDASA Abrasives UK, Viking Works, Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ST, United Kingdom
The final stop on the 2024 INDASA Experience Roadshow – the series of four training days for technicians that was first staged so successfully last year – will be held at INDASA Abrasives UK’s Colchester headquarters and academy on 22 August. Follow the INDASA Experience Roadshow registration link to sign up. Each training day will include:

In-depth product knowledge
Behind-the-scenes access to big brand experts
Food and refreshments
Free merchandise and product samples
The chance to win high-value prizes

The British Motor Show 2024
2024-08-15 09:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The British Motor Show returns to Farnborough International Expo Centre in Hampshire in 2024, with more cars, a bigger and more action-packed fun family weekend, and even more entertainment. It will also display the latest and greatest new cars, with VMs and dealers showcasing their newest models.

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2024 (Malaysia)
2024-08-01 09:00 - 2024-08-03 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur is the leading automotive aftermarket trade fair in the south east Asian region. The 2023 event saw a13% jump in exhibitor number and a 46% leap to 10,267 visitors from around the region and the rest of the world. It was Automechanika Kuala Lumpur’s return after a hiatus and the event heralded a revived sense of business vitality from the automotive industry at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Is your collision shop leaking profits? (Webinar)
2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Many collision centres are leaking profits from their business; materials, labour, software, and employees are a few of the most common sources of the holes. The best collision centres around are mindful of these areas and, as a result, are winning and collecting profits that others let leak out of their business.
This webinar will highlight some of the most common areas where profit leaks out while offering advice and recommendations on how to plug those gaps and keep your business sailing along strong.
