Bodyshop Magazine

CES 2021 (online)
2021-01-11 10:00 - 2021-01-14 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
CES is billed as the “most influential tech event in the world” — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators in areas such as self-driving cars. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. At CES 2021, Verizon chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg will discuss 5G as the framework of the 21st century, the essential tech of the present and accelerated tech of the future to move our global community forward.

IBISTV Global Summit 2020
2020-12-17 14:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has moved its flagship Global Summit to this new date and has taken it online with the launch of IBISTV. 2020 sees the 20th anniversary of IBIS, now firmly established as the world’s leading collision repair conference provider. Visit the IBISTV Global Summit web pages for further announcements ahead of the big event.

CIECAST: Highlights of 2020R2 Release of the CIECA Standards
2020-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
CIECA will present an overview of the changes in the latest CIECA BMS Standards release, including:
Technical summary

Presented by Dan Webster, CIECA Architecture Committee chair and principal architect for Mitchell International.

Business summary

Calibration Standards & Workflow – Presented by Darrell Amberson, CIECA Calibration Committee chair and president of operations at LaMettry’s Collision.
Parts and Materials Procurement (PMP) – Presented by Mike Hastings,CIECA PMP Committee chair and product manager at Car-Part.com.

Automechanika webinar: State of the UK aftermarket
2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This feature discussion will present the findings of an extensive industry report on the State of the UK Aftermarket after a uniquely challenging year. Panellists Quentin Le Hetet, general manager of GiPA UK, and Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, will present insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the aftermarket as 2020 draws to an end; addressing the impacts of technology, regulations, industry skills, consolidation, and Covid-19 lockdowns, for businesses operating in the UK automotive aftermarket.

Sensors & IoT Virtual World Week
2020-12-07 08:00 - 2020-12-11 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This week-long series of presentations and panel discussions kicks off with “Automotive, Mobility and Transport” – which aims to provide insight and discussion for sensor specialists within the automotive and mobility sector. The core focus will be vision sensors, LiDAR, perception and collision technologies. Hear from 15+ end user and technology speakers alongside 200+ industry professionals on the latest developments and successful applications.

IAAF Virtual Conference
2020-12-03 08:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The IAAF will once again welcome a top list of industry speakers to its annual conference, this year being hosted virtually to bring the event to as many people in the industry as possible while complying with current Covid-19 restrictions.
The event will feature keynote speaker David Smith, economics editor of The Sunday Times as well as speakers from GiPA, FIGIEFA, Glen Callum Associates, PG Automotive, BEN and the IAAF.

Automechanika Shanghai 2020
2020-12-02 09:00 - 2020-12-05 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue Road, Shanghai, Qingpu District, China
The 16th Automechanika Shanghai expects to draw 5,300 exhibitors to the 300,000-sqm Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre. “Navigating a dynamic automotive eco-system” will be this year’s theme and the driving force behind the integration of resources from all streams of the supply chain across seven dedicated sectors and three specialised zones.

Automotive Management LIVE (webinar)
2020-12-02 09:00 - 2020-12-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Automotive Management LIVE, billed as the UK’s leading event for motor retailers, has gone virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now over two days in December it aims to provide insightful, engaging content while enabling its audience to connect with the full range of suppliers to motor retail, learn and share industry best practice, and discuss how to prepare for the future of motor retail.

CANCELLED: Vehicle Electrification Expo (VEX20)
2020-12-02 09:00 - 2020-12-03 16:30 (Europe/London) | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ, United Kingdom
Originally scheduled for 8-9 July 2020 but postponed to 2-3 December because of the coronavirus pandemic, VEX20 has now been cancelled and the next event in this series will be staged at Stoneleigh on 7-8 July 2021.

Cromax Basecoat tri-coat application training course
2020-12-02 - 2020-12-03 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This is a specialist two-day course that provides participants with comprehensive skills for the preparation and application of Cromax three-stage finishes. It covers best practice methodology for efficient, accurate repairs of these increasingly popular OEM finishes. The first day focuses surface preparation, identification of the correct colour and finish, and use of the right products. On the second day, participants work on blending techniques.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

SMMT open forum: Trade and transition (online)
2020-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The second in a new digital event series focused on automotive and supply chain issues brings you the latest from across the automotive manufacturing sector. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on the latest issues including:

UK-EU negotiations
What transition out of the EU means
Customs, tariffs and market access
Trading relationships and new market opportunities

The session will end with networking on the Remo platform, which simulates physical networking by allowing guests to move from table to table, facilitating group or one-to-one conversations.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Claims
2020-11-26 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode eight: Claims in the digital age

Part 1: A new paradigm in claims.
Part 2: Customer-focused claims.

CLEPA Innovation Awards (online)
2020-11-25 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The CLEPA Innovation Awards invites companies from across the automotive supply ecosystem to share their latest and greatest efforts in innovation excellence. For 2020, the 5th edition of this flagship event will showcase how these outstanding contributions are making our mobility more sustainable, safer, and smarter during the online innovation week.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Data & Fraud
2020-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode seven: Insurance in a new data ecosystem – from advanced analytics to the fight against fraud

Part 1: Capitalising on the data deluge.
Part 2: A deep dive into fraud – a data-led perspective.

Volvo product technology course
2020-11-25 | Volvo Training & Development Centre, Prospect Way, Daventry NN11 8QN
Due to a continued overwhelming response Volvo Cars UK have made available further dates for their product and technology update course. It provides delegates with the latest information on Volvo’s range of cars.
Over six hundred delegates from across the industry have already attended the session to date. It is aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers from insurance companies, accident management companies, engineers, fleet providers, training colleges, non-approved bodyshops and general industry personnel.
Email Elena Worthington at: elena.worthington@volvocars.com to book the course.

SMMT 2020 Update – Live (online)
2020-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
As current social distancing restrictions prevent the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders from hosting its 104th SMMT Annual Dinner in person this year, it will mark the occasion by gathering the industry together virtually for a broadcast event featuring multiple speakers, subsidiary networking events and the recognition of the brightest talent innovating in the industry.
This will feature a live broadcast of topical speeches including:

SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes’ state of the nation address
SMMT president George Gillespie’s keynote speech
SMMT Year in Review video
The Autocar Drivers of Change Awards

Advanced Cromax Basecoat training course
2020-11-23 10:00 - 2020-11-24 15:00 (Europe/London) | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course covers Cromax Basecoat – everything from colour mixing to application and blending techniques. Participants leave this course with the ability to cope with even the most difficult colours and finishes.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

TU-Automotive Europe (online)
2020-11-23 09:30 - 2020-11-26 16:30 (Europe/London) | Webinar
TU-Automotive Europe is back again for 2020 offering virtual networking with industry leaders and a three-day programme featuring exclusive case studies, insight and thought leadership.

Elevating women across the automotive and engineering sectors (online event)
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
It is well known that women in engineering and automotive are working in traditionally male-dominated spaces. But what is that actually like and how much more needs to be done to break down barriers and create a level playing field? This Leaders LIVE debate will feature women and men in influential leadership positions across the engineering and automotive sectors. Speakers will explore how the industry can welcome more women into the sectors, but also into leadership roles.
Confirmed speakers:

Helen Foord, head of government relations and public policy, Groupe PSA
Jim Holder, editorial director, Haymarket Automotive – Autocar, CAT, Classic & Sports Car, What Car?
Eman Martin-Vignerte, director of government and external affairs, Bosch UK
Konstanze Scharring, director of policy and government affairs, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Fatima Semnani PhD, principal technology partner – ventures CTO, BT Enterprise

Moderated by:

Helen Neal, founder, HN Communications and Leaders LIVE

CANCELLED: WorldSkills UK LIVE 2020
2020-11-19 09:00 - 2020-11-21 16:00 (Europe/London) | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event, originally scheduled to take place from 19-21 November 2020 at the NEC Birmingham, has been postponed until 18-20 November 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Open Insurance & APIs
2020-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode six: Open insurance and the API economy

Part 1: Exploring the API economy.
Part 2: The future is “open”.

FOCUS: Electrification
2020-11-18 16:00 - 2020-11-20 21:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Hosted by industry analysts at Wards Intelligence, this three-day virtual conference will showcase deep-dive presentations on electrification technologies and forward-looking strategies. FOCUS: Electrification attracts OEMs, suppliers, and the financial community, primarily focused on strategy, competitive intelligence, product planning, electrification and fuel economy.

CANCELLED: CARS 2020 (recycling)
2020-11-18 09:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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 has been cancelled and will now take place 15-16 September 2021 at Stoneleigh Park.

Cenex-LCV 2020 + Cenex-CAM 2020
2020-11-18 09:00 - 2020-11-19 16:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Cenex has confirmed that its annual Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events – originally scheduled for 9-10 September 2020 – will now take place 18–19 November 2020 as online events.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Insurtech
2020-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode five: The next phase of insurtech

Part 1: Start-up strategy and VC forum.
Part 2: Quickfire pitches.

CIECAST webinar: The Future of Electric Vehicles
2020-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) webinar will be presented by Mark Kaufman, Ford’s global director of electrification. All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend. During the one-hour live presentation, Kaufman will talk about the expected timeline for the increased use of EVs and Ford’s approach to electrification. He will also discuss Ford Certified Collision Network preparedness for EV collision repair.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Immigration
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This webinar will remind participants of the government’s EU Settlement Scheme and what companies can do to support the EU nationals in their workforce to apply. In addition it will provide insight into the UK’s new Points Based Immigration System which will come into force on 1 January 2021, how it differs from the current Immigration System and what companies should do ahead of looking to recruit from outside of the UK.

The Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live
2020-11-17 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The UK’s leading event for the fleet management community has now gone digital and will give industry decision-makers the chance to face future challenges and opportunities together with three days of learning, sharing and virtual networking.

WorldSkills UK International Skills Summit (online)
2020-11-11 10:00 - 2020-11-12 16:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The International Skills Summit will bring together leaders in industry and education to explore how international standards can be embedded in skills systems across the UK to mainstream excellence.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Operations & Workforce
2020-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode four: A truly digital insurer – from agile operations to the future workforce

Part 1: Next-gen operations – digital, agile, resilient.
Part 2: Building the workforce of tomorrow.
