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Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024
2024-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Arena MK, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition and its various co-located events will take place on 28 March at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes. It 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 aims to connect key stakeholders across the full spectrum of British manufacturing, including automotive.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration closes
2024-03-28 | Online Event
Registrations for the WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 open on 26 February 2024 and will close on 28 March. These competition programmes give young individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to benchmark their skills against the best young professionals across the UK – many of them from automotive sectors including mechanical, body repair and car painting.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming competition cycle:

Registration (26 February-28 March 2024): Competitors can secure their spot in the competitions.
Entry (April 2024): Starts with a remote or online testing.
National Qualifiers (April-28 June 2024): Benchmark skills locally or online.
Finalists announcement (11 July 2024).
Training and development (September -November 2024): Prepare for the National Finals.
National Finals (November 2024): Showcase skills on the national stage.
Squad UK: Eligible students can join Squad UK for a chance to compete in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Vehicles Don’t Crash - People Do
2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom
National Highways is hosting a one-day national conference covering the key issues commercial fleet operators should focus on to help reduce collisions involving their drivers.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
The 15th edition of the CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Aftermarket Conference continues its focus on sustainability policies, the evolution of technology, and the changing political and economic landscape which all represent significant challenges that the automotive aftermarket must adapt to. The 2024 conference will kick-off with dynamic pitches from 10 start-ups, presenting their latest technological advancements, followed by a networking dinner. The event will also feature an informative market outlook as well as an interactive panel discussion addressing the regulatory framework needed to ensure a competitive aftermarket.

IBIS USA 2024
2024-03-19 08:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | JW Marriott Anaheim, 1775 S Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
IBIS Worldwide returns to the USA on 19-21 March, with IBIS USA 2024 taking place in Anaheim on the west coast. This exclusive, invite-only event will bring together the North American and Canadian automotive collision repair industries for multi-day networking and high-level conference discussion.

NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show (USA)
2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Meadowlands Exposition Centre, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
The NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show by AASP/NJ offers networking, education, and exhibits from leading repair trade professionals. Tailored to fit the needs of automotive repair professionals and billed as “promoting the success of the automotive repair industry”, the show aims to provide knowledge, information, and product browsing opportunities, as well as seminars, presentations, and networking activities.

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Peterborough)
2024-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Keco Tabs UK, Unit 5, A1, Parkway, Southgate Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6YN, United Kingdom
The first 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 Keco Tabs UK’s Peterborough training centre and headquarters on 14 March. 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

IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024
2024-03-13 18:30 - 23:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024 will be held on 13 March at the InterContinental London, Park Lane. This prestigious event offers an opportunity to celebrate with your automotive industry peers, family and friends, recognising the incredible talent, commitment and passion driving the sector forward. The evening will include special guests as well as dinner entertainment.

Fleet News Awards
2024-03-13 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The annual Fleet News Awards returns in March 2024 with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the huge benefits that go with being celebrated on stage in front of nearly 1,100 sector peers.

National Insurance Awards 2024
2024-03-07 18:00 - 23:30 | London Marriott Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP, United Kingdom
Celebrating excellence in the sector, the National Insurance Awards by Insurance Today aim to highlight the best in general insurance provision and management. Featuring a range of categories for companies and teams that demonstrate excellence in their field.

Safety & Driver Well-being (Fleet News webinar)
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Driver safety and well-being is a top priority for fleet decision-makers and this webinar aims to offer best-practice advice on a range of initiatives from building a safety culture, improving driver behaviour, drug-driving, stress and mental health, safe vehicle procurement, and combating driver distraction.

Understanding battery degradation with AI and test data (webinar)
2024-03-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This webinar will include an update on the initial findings from building battery ageing models in the Monolith software environment using high-quality battery test data from About:Energy. Some of the findings will cover:

Exploring and preparing battery test data to create a machine-learning model.
Using machine-learning models to predict the battery degradation path and end-point for capacity and power fade.
Predicting which cell aging tests can be stopped early based on the models to accelerate the testing process.

Road Safety GB's Joining the Dots Conference
2024-03-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ, United Kingdom
Now into it’s ninth year running, the RSGB National Analysts Conference, Joining the Dots, returns with a hybrid event on 6 March 2024, with the aim of continuing to provide support and guidance for the road safety profession, stakeholders and the wider community. Content will be focused around four core themes – Data and Policy; Machine Learning and new data; Safety Performance Indicators; and examples of good practice. The keynote speaker will be Richard Holden MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Roads and Local Transport).

ABI Annual Conference 2024
2024-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The ABI Annual Conference aims to bring together key industry decision-makers to discuss major issues affecting the insurance and long-term savings industry. Sessions will explore what firms can do to continue to build trust and confidence, reduce complexity and improve transparency, how to shape an effective market, and how the sector must support a healthy and diverse workforce.

Insurance Innovators: Fraud & Claims 2024
2024-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 | etc.Venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
Fraud & Claims is the event to keep pace with the fraudsters, consumers and the hottest innovations from across Europe. In 2024, the event will bring insights on the most critical issues – from discovering the latest case studies on using AI within claims to debating the ROI on fraud prevention.

Geneva Motor Show 2024 (Switzerland)
2024-02-26 09:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 | Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, Geneva, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, PO Box 112, Switzerland
In 2024, the Geneva Motor Show officially returns to its European home, after a one-year hiatus in Qatar, to celebrate its 100-year anniversary as a prestigious international automotive event.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration opens
2024-02-26 | Online Event

Embracing Technology to Be Successful in the Collision Industry (CIECA webinar)
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
During this online Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) broadcast live from the US, Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, will discuss new technologies being used by insurers, paint companies, rental businesses and OEMs; the use of technology for industry practices; opportunities to use AI; cyber security; and how technology can be used to exchange data with industry partners.
All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend.

Automotive Sensors & Electronics Summit 2024 (Germany)
2024-02-21 09:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 | Holiday Inn Munich City Centre, Hochstraße 3, München, 81669, Germany
The 9th Automotive Sensors & Electronics Summit (#VLAutoSE 2024) will explore the pivotal role played by advanced sensor and electronics in the development of autonomous vehicles, further adoption of ADAS, and the challenges and questions that continue to shape this automotive journey.

IBIS MIDDLE EAST 2024 (Dubai)
2024-02-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, Airport Road, Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
IBIS Middle East 2024 will take place on 21 February at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre with a more dynamic format, interactive high-level debate, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

London Motorcycle Show 2024
2024-02-16 09:00 - 2024-02-18 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The MCN London Motorcycle Show will feature all the important new motorcycle models available in the UK in 2024. There will be bikes from the biggest global manufacturers as well as specialised boutique brands, displaying their range of their latest machines, accessories, tools and equipment.

Fleet News webinar: Salary sacrifice
2024-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This Fleet News webinar, sponsored by Tusker, will discuss the many benefits of salary sacrifice schemes and explain how organisations can best introduce them. It will also provide first-hand experience of setting up such schemes, offering best-in-class advice in many areas such as how best to engage with employees, and how to have a positive impact on a company’s environmental commitments.

Everything Electric AUSTRALIA
2024-02-09 09:00 - 2024-02-11 17:00 | Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Road, Olympic Park, Sydney, New South Wales, 2127, Australia
Designed to inspire people to #StopBurningStuff, the 2024 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA event will include an array of visitor attractions, dozens of “live sessions” and an exhibition of hundreds of companies, with electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and a huge selection of home energy options as well.

Insurance Series 2024: Insurtech & Claims
2024-02-06 09:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton London (Tower Hill), 7 Pepys Street, London, EC3N 4AF, United Kingdom
The popular one-day event series by Insurance Today continues with the inaugural Insurance Series 2024 event. At the request of its readers, the Insurtech & Claims agenda features presentations, panels and debates, curated to help general insurance professionals harness the latest in thinking and technology, guided by some of the field’s foremost experts.

National Apprenticeship Week 2024
2024-02-05 09:00 - 2024-02-11 17:00 | Various
Arguably the biggest week in the apprenticeship calendar, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 will run from 5-11 February and aims to bring together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2024 (India)
2024-02-01 09:00 - 2024-02-03 17:00 | Pragati Maidan, Mathura Rd, New Delhi, Pragati Maidan, Delhi 110002, India
India’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the Indian subcontinent, this will be the 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi. The last in-person event saw 515 companies connect with 13,267 buyers from 42 countries and the 2024 edition will aim to fuel the industry further with renewed face-to-face conversations and partnerships.

Top collision industry trends to watch in 2024 (CIECA webinar)
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell International in the US, will discuss some of the top collision industry trends to watch in 2024. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend the webinar.

Dave Luehr's 5th Annual Positivity Summit (US webinar)
2024-01-25 16:00 - 23:00 | Webinar
Dave Luehr of Elite Body Shop Solutions and Ryan Taylor of BodyShop Booster will host the 5th Annual Positivity Summit on Thursday, 25 January (10:00-17:00 CST/16:00-23:00 UKT). This year’s theme is “Time to Accelerate! Stay Ahead of the Competition” and will feature more than 50 collision repair experts from around the world. Click here to find out more.

VRA Member Meeting
2024-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Geldards, Pride Place, Derby, DE24 8QR, United Kingdom
Finance and insurance will be the themes of the first Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting of 2024, taking place at the Derby premises of Geldards on 25 January. The event will look at the impact of a changing motor finance market and rising premiums on the remarketing sector. There will also be an update on the LCV market and new van grading system, plus an auction discussion panel. Key speakers are Adrian Dally, director of motor finance and strategy, Finance and Leasing Association who will discuss the opportunities and challenges for motor finance in 2024; and Tim Kelly, managing director and owner at MotorClaimGuru, who will examine the impact of the cost of insurance on remarketing.

Automotive Industry Priorities (SMMT webinar)
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ chief executive Mike Hawes will discuss the automotive industry’s priorities for 2024 and outline the SMMT business plan and priorities in response to some of the key issues it expects in the coming year.
