The Blend 2026
2026-10-10 10:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
The Blend 2026 – a conference and networking event for independent garage owners – will take place in Birmingham in October, and aims to build on the momentum of last year’s record-breaking conference, which welcomed more than 500 delegates. Organisers are promising an even more ambitious event for 2026, with a multi-track conference programme running alongside an exhibition of trade suppliers.

BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2026
2026-10-14 10:00 - 2026-10-15 23:30 | The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Lichfield Road, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9PR, United Kingdom
The Bodyshop Awards 2026 and Bodyshop Mag’s 30 Under 30 will take place together with the Bodyshop Expo and KnowledgeXchange on Thursday, 15October 2026, and we’re returning to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. We will also be holding the second Bodyshop Awards Welcome Party on the first evening, Wendesday, 14 October. Both the welcome drinks party on the Wednesday night and the Expo the following day are FREE to all repairers who register in advance, so please join us in the ultra-modern Masters Suite at The Belfry near Birmingham in October 2026!

Insurance Innovators Summit 2026
2026-11-03 09:00 - 2026-11-04 17:00 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
“Turning innovation into impact” is the tagline for this year’s Insurance Innovator Summit, which promises to bring together 2,000-plus leaders from across European insurance, as well as leading disruptors and voices from beyond the industry.

SEMA Show 2026
2026-11-03 09:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Centre, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
From cutting-edge vehicle builds to the latest advancements from leading aftermarket brands, the SEMA Show remains the premier destination for automotive innovation, business development, and industry connection. Attendees can see exclusive product launches, custom builds from top builders, live demonstrations, and a full slate of education sessions designed to help businesses stay ahead of evolving trends.

Automechanika Dubai 2026 (UAE)
2026-11-10 09:00 - 2026-11-12 17:00 | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Boulevard 2020, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai South, United Arab Emirates
As the largest international automotive aftermarket trade show in the Middle East, Automechanika Dubai acts as a central trading link for markets that are difficult to reach as it connects the wider Middle East, Africa, Asia and key CIS countries.

IBIS@ Automechanika Dubai (UAE)
2026-11-10 09:00 - 2026-11-12 17:00 | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Boulevard 2020, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai South, United Arab Emirates
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2026 global theme – “Connecting Change Makers” – to Automechanika Dubai, the largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the Middle East.

IBIS France 2026
2026-11-16 09:00 - 2026-11-17 17:00 | Palais Des Congrès Du Futuroscope, 1 Avenue du Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Poitiers, 86360, France
IBIS France in collaboration with CESVI France returns to Poitiers in November 2026. Following the resounding success of the past two IBIS France events, IBIS Worldwide brings its 2026 theme, “Connecting Change Makers”, to the heart of the French collision repair industry alongside world-class networking and insights.

DEBRA Fight Night 2026
2026-11-27 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY, United Kingdom
Get your black-tie outfit ready for an exciting night of live boxing and exquisite dining in aid of the DEBRA UK charity at the luxurious Royal Lancaster London. Your night will be made even more special with legendary boxing promoter and DEBRA vice-president Frank Warren hosting once again.

IAAF Annual Awards & Dinner 2026
2026-12-03 18:00 - 23:30 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The IAAF Annual Awards & Dinner 2026 will take place in early December at its new home – The Vox at Resorts World in the grounds of the NEC – marking a return to Birmingham for the first time in almost a decade and reflecting the growth and ambition of the IAAF.

Motorsport Expo & Car Culture UK 2027
2027-02-26 09:00 - 2027-02-28 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Bringing together the full spectrum of motorsport, performance automotive and car culture under one roof, the 2027 event promises a high-energy experience for fans, enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close to the cars, brands, and personalities that define the scene, all in a dynamic, live environment at the start of the year.

ITS World Congress 2027
2027-10-25 09:00 - 2027-10-29 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
ITS World Congress is billed as the world’s most influential transport innovation event. The ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham promises to offer networking opportunities with 15,000 global experts and industry leaders who work at the forefront of future mobility. Delegates will be able to experience cutting-edge demonstrations from more than 100 exhibitors and engage in exclusive technical visits.
