CIECA API Standards: A roadmap for the future (webinar)
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its next technical webinar on Thursday, 25 April, when it will share the following updates:

Information about the CAPIS development process.
How EMS/BMS are being converted to CAPIS.
Examples of how members can use CIECA Standards to develop API messages.

Presenters include CIECA Architecture Committee chair Dan Webster, principal architect, IT Enterprise at Enlyte; and committee members Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral; Mike Hastings, a product manager at Car-Part.com; CIECA Board of Trustees member Jeff Schroder, founding CEO of Car-Part.com; and Paulette Reed, CIECA’s technical project manager.

Automechanika Riyadh 2024 (Saudi Arabia)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Automechanika Riyadh returns for its sixth edition in 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket and service industry. It will be held from 30 April to 2 May 2024 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (Qatar)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Al Luqta St, Ar-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
The Autonomous e-Mobility (AEMOB) Forum, hosted by the Qatar Ministry of Transport in collaboration with Just Us & Otto Marketing Services and Seib Insurance, will be a platform for sharing expertise in critical risk management, insurance regulation and policy, and to support delegates and partners in navigating the complexities of driverless e-mobility as it impacts the insurance industry.

AM Awards 2024
2024-05-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The annual AM Awards celebrate the best in the motor retailing sector.

Future of the Car 2024
2024-05-07 09:00 - 2024-05-09 18:00 | Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
The Future of the Car summit returns for its 10th anniversary edition in spring 2024. Held over three days, the FT Live event convenes some of the most influential players in the automotive sector for newsworthy keynote interviews, lively debates and ample networking opportunities.

Fix Auto UK National Conference: Momentum
2024-05-08 09:00 - 2024-05-09 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Fix Auto UK has announced that its 2024 national conference in May will be themed “Momentum” and staged once again at The Vox venue in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference
2024-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference will be held at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on 9 May for a day of discussion, insightful presentations, and networking opportunities.

Fleet News EV charging and infrastructure webinar
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
The Fleet News EV charging and infrastructure webinar will bring together a panel of fleet experts to discuss public/home/workplace charging, plus related solutions around solar, wind and battery storage options. The panel will also consider the benefits of creating a shared charging network for business use, workplace scheduling initiatives and how an evolution in battery technology will shape future charging requirements.
Stephen Briers, group editor, will be joined by a panel of experts, including:
Prem Gabbi, director of UK land and property, National Grid
Oliver Craughan, head of sustainability, DPD
Sara Sloman, strategy director, EV Cafe
Zebrina Hanly, head of environment, Royal Mail
Victoria Limbrick, energy manager, Balfour Beatty
and Alex Potts, head of fleet, bp pulse

Advanced Materials Show 2024
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The co-located Advanced Materials Show and Advanced Ceramics Show aim to offer insights into current and future materials, including those used in automotive, with international experts from all sides of the industry in attendance. The entire global innovation chain will be present at the show, which is dedicated to the development and application of high-performance materials technology. Also co-located will be the Battery Cells & Systems Expo and Vehicle Electrification Expo, bringing together four connected industries for two days of networking, lead generation and education.

Sustainable Road Transport Show 2024
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The Sustainable Road Transport Show – the UK’s dedicated exhibition and conference for solving commercial and passenger fleet decarbonisation – will take place 15-16 May at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event, formerly ITT Hub, will showcase the latest decarbonisation technology, solutions, services and strategies to help guide fleet operators through a challenging ecosystem of technologies that will transform the road transport sector.

Mechanex 2024
2024-05-16 09:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 | Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC), Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ, United Kingdom
This expo for the automotive aftermarket, in partnership with PMM magazine, regularly attracts several industry leading brands and offers a free seminar programme discussing essential technical and business information. Live demonstrations of the latest products and tech and on-stand presentations, are combined with exclusive show offers, networking, competitions and giveaways.

Advanced Analysis of Drivers’ Responses (ITAI hybrid training)
2024-05-20 09:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 | Exeter College, Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS, United Kingdom
The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) will in May 2024 stage a training course in Advanced Analysis of Drivers’ Responses (Human Factors in Traffic Crashes) presented by Dr Jeffrey W Muttart. To be held at Exeter College in Exeter and online, the course will cover:

Response to slow-moving or stopped vehicles on multilane high speed roads.
Night-time recognition.
Drivers’ decision making.
Interactive driver research in the areas of: speed choice (speed reduction) due to various influences/conditions; gap acceptance; pedestrian walking speeds; acceleration; forward and backward acceleration of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles; driver’s responses to green and amber traffic signals.

Students will receive five full days’ training and their knowledge will be tested at the end of the course. Students will be accredited with their attendance and the course will attract a minimum of 30 hours CPD.

IBIS GLOBAL SUMMIT 2024 (Greece)
2024-05-21 09:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 | Sheraton Rhodes Resort, Ialyssos Avenue, Rodos, 851 00, Greece
IBIS Global Summit 2024 will take place on 21-23 May on the island of Rhodes in Greece. Taking place at the exclusive Sheraton Rhodes Resort on the northern tip of the island, IBIS Global Summit 2024 will provide a forum for high-level debate, a melting pot of innovative approaches to industry problems and excellent networking opportunities.

REPXPERT Conference 2024
2024-05-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU, United Kingdom
The new national REPXPERT Conference for UK garages will take place at the in Coventry on 22 May. The event, with breakfast and lunch included, builds upon the growth of regional REPXPERT Academy Live events, which have regularly attracted up to 100 workshop professionals. Guest presenters will include Tim Benson, Andy Savva, Dean Lomas, Matt Wiseman and many other special guests from the aftermarket

Automechanika Istanbul 2024 (Turkey)
2024-05-23 09:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
Automechanika, the world-leading trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket, will hold its only event in Türkiye in May 2024. Automechanika Istanbul, for the national and regional automotive trade, will take place at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.

Shaping the Future of Automotive
2024-05-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Sandwell College, 1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AW, United Kingdom
This event is designed to connect industry with high quality training and staff with up-to-date skills and knowledge. Interact and see demonstrations from consumables and equipment partners, including Crosslink Solutions and GYS. Explore the benefits that the IMI can offer you and your business. Talk to the NBRA about how they support businesses.

Claims Excellence Awards 2024
2024-05-23 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
Recognising the most innovative and effective claims products, solutions and services, the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards are designed to celebrate organisational, individual and team achievement and the very best in customer care. This year there are 13 categories to enter.

Everything Electric NORTH
2024-05-24 09:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00 | Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ, 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.

ITAI - Obtaining and Assessing Velocity Registrations from iPhones
2024-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Aart Spek is an engineer and has more than 25 years of experience in road accident reconstruction. The first case where he combined digital and physical traces dates back more than 17 years, and he helped in shaping this ‘hybrid approach’ by sharing several of his findings within the EVU-conferences.
Found an iPhone aboard your case vehicle? It might well have recorded the drive up to the crash – velocities included! Aart has analysed iPhone data in several cases and tested the data in experiments. He will explain how to obtain the data and, more importantly, how to assess its plausibility and accuracy.

The fundamentals of generative AI, large language models and implications for the collision industry (CIECA webinar)
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its next CIECA webinar on 30 May. Titled “The fundamentals of generative AI, large language models and implications for the collision industry”, the one-hour live broadcast will feature Gaurav Mendiratta, CEO of SocioSquares, an AI software development and online marketing firm, and the chief product officer at Propel, an SaaS company that enhances small business visibility through SEO and Google reviews. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited.

Fleet Summit (North) 2024
2024-06-03 09:00 - 2024-06-04 17:00 | Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ, United Kingdom
The Fleet Summit is a highly focused event that brings together fleet buyers and suppliers for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and networking. It is a two-parter, with the northern leg taking place in Manchester in June and the southern leg in November at Heathrow.

Women Automotive Summit Detroit (USA)
2024-06-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Detroit, MI, 48374, United States
The Women Automotive Network is hosting its first Women Automotive Summit Detroit, to be held on 4 June at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The network is building a dynamic community within the United States and is now bringing together this community of women and their allies for a day of celebration, inspiration and networking. In addition to the network’s line-up of influential speakers, there will also be a number of interactive workshops available.

Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2024
2024-06-04 09:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ, United Kingdom
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is a tradeshow exclusively dedicated to the world of trucks and is ideal for anyone involved with the running of an HGV fleet or repairing them. It provides an opportunity to meet more than 200 suppliers, including all the major truck-makers and supply chain, in one venue.

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2024
2024-06-05 09:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Now a permanent fixture on alternate years to Automechanika Birmingham, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is dedicated to those working in the mechanical and repair sectors and allows end users to focus on their core skills and requirements. Visitors will have access to 60-plus free skills training sessions and demos on all the latest technologies and products for the garage and bodyshop sectors, and meet face-to-face with 100-plus leading industry exhibitors.

AutoTech: Detroit 2024 (USA)
2024-06-05 09:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Detroit, MI, 48374, United States
One of the premier US automotive technology events, AutoTech: Detroit 2024 is billed as an “electrifying conference” that will gather industry experts, trailblazers, and passionate enthusiasts together in the heart of US automotive – Detroit, Michigan.

BODYSHOP BUZZ NETWORKING EVENT
2024-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine will host BODYSHOP BUZZ powered by Core Dianostics – a free-of-charge networking drinks party for the whole body repair sector and supply chain – at the NEC on the first evening of the 2024 UK GARAGE AND BODYSHOP EVENT (5-6 June). BODYSHOP BUZZ in association with The Refinishing Crew Facebook group, will run from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge (stand G18) and the adjacent Bodyshop Training Hub (H18) in the centre of the main area dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector.

The ITAI Crash Day 2024
2024-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Darley Moor Sports Centre, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2ET, United Kingdom
June sees the return of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) Crash Day, it’s successful research day where attendees can view multiple staged crashes. Book early to avoid disappointment. Details and registration will be on the ITAI website early in 2024.

IBIS LATIN AMERICA 2024 (Mexico)
2024-06-07 09:00 - 17:00 | World Trade Centre Mexico City, Montecito 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, 03810, Mexico
IBIS Latin America 2024 will be held in partnership with CESVI Mexico. As a highlight of Expo CESVI, this one-of-a-kind IBIS business conference is dedicated to the Latin American collision repair market is scheduled to take place on 7 June at the prestigious World Trade Centre Mexico City.

Automotive News Europe Congress (Germany)
2024-06-11 13:00 - 2024-06-12 17:15 | Steigenberger Icon (Frankfurt), Am Kaiserplatz, Bethmannstraße 33, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60311, Germany
The Automotive News Europe Congress will take place in Frankfurt and aims to explore innovation in the automotive sector. Expert keynote speakers and panel discussions will investigate the impact of innovation on distribution, logistics, and regulations.
Hear from and network with experts from Audi, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volvo Cars and more. The Automotive News Europe Congress is an event for business leaders representing manufacturers, suppliers, major dealer groups, consultancies, the media and others aligned with the automotive industry.

IAAF Summer Conference
2024-06-12 09:00 - 17:00 | The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Lichfield Road, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9PR, United Kingdom
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will hold its inaugural Summer Conference and Networking Event for members only on Wednesday, 12 June at The Belfry, West Midlands. The event will be IAAF’s first member conference in more than a decade and will feature key guest speakers from within the automotive industry and beyond, as it looks at how the sector can inspire, nurture and develop talent.
