Bodyshop Magazine

Fleet & Mobility Live
2022-10-11 08:00 - 2022-10-12 17:00 (Europe/London) | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s biggest and most important show for fleet decision-makers.

Automechanika Buenos Aires 2022
2022-10-11 09:00 - 2022-10-14 17:00 | La Rural Trade Center, Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires, Caballito, CABA 1425, Argentina
Automechanika Buenos Aires has developed into a leading aftermarket event in South America. The show has proved to be a reliable partner for the market even in times of economic difficulty. The biannual trade fair celebrated its 10th edition in 2018, where about 400 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors are expected to showcase their products on 35,000 sqm.
This biennial four-day event, was originally scheduled to run in November 2020 but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BODYSHOP LIVE! + EXPO + BODYSHOP AWARDS + 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS 2022
2022-10-12 09:00 - 2022-10-13 01:00 | ICC Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Road, Caerleon, Newport, Wales, NP18 1HQ, United Kingdom
The 25th edition of the bodyshop Awards and 6th running of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place along with the bodyshop Expo at bodyshop LIVE 2022 on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at ICC Wales near the Celtic Manor Resort.

CANCELLED: WorldSkills Competition 2022 (China)
2022-10-12 09:00 - 2022-10-17 17:00 | National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue Road, Shanghai, Qingpu District, China
The 46th WorldSkills Competition, previously scheduled for September 2021 and then 12–17 October 2022, has been cancelled because of mainland China Covid restrictions.
To ensure that the decision to change the date will not impact participants, the WorldSkills General Assembly unanimously approved a one-time change in the age eligibility criteria for the competition. If a competitor was age-eligible for the WorldSkills Competition 2021, then they will also be eligible for 2022.
It was also agreed that the WorldSkills Conference, which runs parallel to the competition bringing together leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe, will take place 13-14 October.

Passive Safety Conference 2022
2022-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Tickets for the 2022 Passive Safety Conference are now on sale. Whether you are very familiar with passive safety design in vehicles but need updating, or you would just like to learn the basics, this is the conference for you. This event is endorsed by The Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and by National Highways, and a full day of CPD credit is available. It will be integrated with a large exhibition of passive safety products and experts from industry will be on hand to explain how their products work.

Auto Trade EXPO (Ireland)
2022-10-15 09:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00 | RDS Simmonscourt, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83, Ireland
This year’s Auto Trade EXPO will be a must-visit event for workshops, motor factors, bodyshops, tyre centres and everyone in the auto aftermarket supply-chain and end users of parts, services, tools and equipment. Some of the leading parts distributors and workshop tools and equipment firms will participate at this year’s show, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, 15-16 October, at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin.

Paris Motor Show
2022-10-17 08:00 - 2022-10-23 17:00 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 15th arrondissement, 75015 Paris, France
One of the major car shows in the world, the Paris Motor Show, or Mondial de l’Auto, will take place 17-23 October this year at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition venue.

Automotive USA 2022
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-19 17:00 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
The year’s Reuters Events: Automotive USA 2022 is its flagship event taking place at Huntington Place (Detroit, USA) on 18-19 October and is set to deliver a global platform that unites CEOs and board members from leading OEMs to take to the stage where they will set the automotive industry agenda for years to come.

WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (Denmark)
2022-10-18 09:00 - 2022-10-21 17:00 | College 360, Silkeborg, Denmark
Following the cancellation of last week’s 46th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai because of China’s strict Covid travel bans, Silkeborg in Denmark will host the Car Painting contest of a WorldSkills Special Edition from 18-21 October . The skills competition will also recognise a Sustainability Award winner, with the prize going to the paint competitor who completes the Test Project in the most efficient way in terms of the use of materials, water, and energy.

IBIS TURKEY 2022
2022-10-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Sheraton Hotel Levent, Buyukdere Caddesi No 3-4, 4 Levent, Istanbul, Kagithane, 34330, Turkey
IBIS Turkey returns to a face-to-face event again in October 2022 at a new home in Istanbul – the Sheraton Hotel Levent. Continuing the IBIS 2022 events theme of “Ready, Steady, Grow” that shaped and guided IBISConnect Türkiye last year, Turkish collision repair industry leaders and influencers from all stakeholders and sectors will meet once again to continue the discussion and debate.

NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2022
2022-10-20 18:00 - 23:00 | West Midland Safari Park, Spring Grove Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF, United Kingdom
The NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards is the perfect opportunity for your business to get recognised for its green initiatives. The NBRA judges are looking for member bodyshops that have implemented creative and innovative ways of reducing their environmental impact.

CIECAST Technical Series (US webinar)
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2022R2, will be available to members on 19 October 2022.
This CIECAST Technical Series webinar will be held the following day to discuss the updates made to the 2022R2. The CIECA Architecture Committee will also provide an in-depth analysis of the CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) and how they will be structured.

AutoTech: Electrification (USA)
2022-10-26 10:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 | Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, 48243, United States
AutoTech: Electrification, previously known as FOCUS: Electrification & Advanced Propulsion, will be hosted by the industry analysts of Wards Intelligence and aims to showcase deep-dive presentations and panel discussions on electrification strategies and technologies.

MSO Symposium 2022 (USA)
2022-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Centre, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
The 11th annual MSO Symposium will take place in Las Vegas on the Monday (31 October) of SEMA/AAPEX week. The event will begin at 10:00 (PDT) with coffee, networking, and a sponsor showcase, followed by a unique programme
that provides executive-level information on the current trends and state of affairs in the economy and the collision repair industry.
Other topics included in this year’s event are solutions to technician shortages, environmental, social and governance matters for business owners, approaches to electric vehicle repair processes, and more. The conference will conclude at 17:00 with an evening networking reception.

AAPEX 2022 (USA)
2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-11-03 17:00 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
AAPEX is a trade-only event for the automotive aftermarket. AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and AASA, the Light Vehicle Aftermarket Division of MEMA.

The SEMA Show 2022 (USA)
2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-11-04 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Centre, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
The SEMA Show takes place 1-4 November at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. On show will be thousands of product innovations , the latest product and custom vehicle trends, 70-plus free professional skill-enhancing education sessions, and the opportunity to connect with peers, leaders, and celebrities at the industry’s most anticipated in-person networking event.

Vehicle Recycling Excellence Awards
2022-11-04 18:00 - 23:00 | National Conference Centre, National Motorcycle Museum, Bickenhill, B92 0EJ, United Kingdom
This year’s Vehicle Recycling Excellence Awards, hosted in association with ATF Professional and Auto Recycling World, will combine a reception, dinner, entertainment and awards ceremony at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

IGA Industry Update (Bury St Edmunds)
2022-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Bury St Edmunds RUFC, Southgate Green, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BL, United Kingdom
Designed to keep independent garages up to date with the latest industry news and MOT information, these free-to-attend IGA events are open to all independent garages, including non-IGA members. They give garages the opportunity to learn about up-to-the-minute essential industry updates, how to avoid the latest scams and news about any legislation changes, as well as finding out how the IGA can support their garage businesses. Topics explored at the event include Motor Vehicle Block Exemption, access to technical information, garage work provision and more.
The DVSA will also be there to share the latest MOT training news and discuss recent changes to the MOT system, connected equipment and future developments being considered within the MOT scheme.

Automotive Management Live
2022-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Automotive Management Live welcomes motor retail professionals from across the UK to shape the future of the industry and network with peers and suppliers.

How to recreate OEM-standard bodywork seams (webinar)
2022-11-10 11:00 | Webinar
Every bodyshop technician knows that a high-quality seam also provides the best possible foundation for a high quality paint finish. In this webinar on the subject, Henkel will give delegates the benefits of its wide expertise. Over many years, the company has worked closely with OEMs in vehicle design, manufacture and the aftermarket to develop products that maximise vehicle reliability.
The 60-minutes presentation will cover the function of seam sealing technology and its interior and exterior applications. The Henkel experts will explain the science behind the technology and the testing processes that are applied. Delegates will also be introduced to the different types of sealing adhesives available and the respective merits of physical and chemical curing.

NEC Classic Motor Show
2022-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show brings together an array of classic car and motorcycle clubs along with their iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes. This is the ultimate season finale for any classic car/bike owner, collector, enthusiast, club member, or simply anyone with an interest in classic vehicles.

IMI WorldSkills UK Competition Finals
2022-11-14 09:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00 | Cardiff & Vale College, City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FE, United Kingdom
The IMI World Skills UK Competition Finals are the culmination of tough qualifying events in Automotive Technology, Body Repair, Refinishing, and Heavy Vehicle Technology, and are taking place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College in South Wales.

AutoTech: Europe 2022
2022-11-15 09:00 - 2022-11-16 17:00 | Leonardo Royal Hotel, Moosacher Strasse 90, Munich, 80809, Germany
AutoTech: Europe 2022, formerly known as TU-Automotive Europe is returning to Munich, Germany on 15-16 November. This year’s show will champion the future of AutoTech in Europe by examining the trends behind the industry’s unprecedented paradigm shift. The agenda will cover connectivity, cybersecurity, 5G, infotainment, and digitalisation, as well as electrification, decarbonisation, sustainability and new software technologies.

Insurance Innovators Summit
2022-11-16 09:00 - 2022-11-17 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The Insurance Innovators Summit will be back as an in-person event on the 16-17 November at the QEII Centre in London. The organisers aim to bring together 850-plus attendees and 100-plus speakers from the most innovative incumbents to the freshest insurtechs, “to chart the future of the industry and to set the priorities for the year ahead”.

Vehicle Remarketing Association Seminar 2022
2022-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | The Slate, Warwick University, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV4 7SH, United Kingdom
The VRA Annual Seminar, the first to be held since the start of the pandemic, will take place on Tuesday, 22 November at The Slate, Warwick University, with the theme “2023: The Year Ahead in Remarketing” and will be looking at current and new issues affecting the sector.

IGA Industry Update (Havant)
2022-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Havant RFC, Fraser Road, Havant, PO9 3EJ, United Kingdom
Designed to keep independent garages up to date with the latest industry news and MOT information, these free-to-attend events are open to all independent garages, including non-IGA members. They give garages the opportunity to learn about up-to-the-minute essential industry updates, how to avoid the latest scams and news about any legislation changes, as well as finding out how the IGA can support their garage businesses. Topics explored at the event include the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption, access to technical information, garage work provision and more.
The DVSA will also be there to share the latest MOT training news and discuss recent changes to the MOT system, connected equipment and future developments being considered within the MOT scheme.

IBIS BAHRAIN NATIONAL FORUM
2022-11-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Bahrain International Circuit, Gulf of Bahrain Avenue Umm Jidar, Sakhir, 1062, Bahrain
The IBIS Bahrain National Forum 2022 will take place on the 23 November at the VIP Paddock Club at the Bahrain International Circuit. This one-day event will be the first of the new IBIS National Forums to be held anywhere in the world. Delegates will include industry thought leaders, influencers and stakeholders who are business owners and senior executives from Bahrain based vehicle manufacturers, product manufacturers, agencies, insurance companies, bodyshops, supply chains, consultants, training organisations and others.

Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022
2022-11-23 19:00 - 23:00 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022 will take place at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on Wednesday, 23 November. Now in their 32nd year, these awards recognise the highest levels of professionalism and excellence in the sector.

Brooklands Innovation Academy
2022-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL, United Kingdom
Engineers and scientists from 17 organisations – including McLaren F1, Bayer, Airbus, the NHS and Haleon – will be joined by more than 400 students for the first-ever Brooklands Innovation Academy held at the iconic Brooklands Museum, the home of British motorsport and aviation. Part of Professor Brian Cox CBE and Lord Andrew Mawson OBE’s National Science Summer School programme, the all-day event will celebrate innovation, human endeavour and entrepreneurialism and inspire students to become the next generation of scientists and engineers. More than 20 engineers and scientists will host 21 different workshops with a STEM focus, alongside speakers like World Land Speed Record holder Andy Green OBE and Kirsty Murphy MBE, the first female Red Arrow pilot. The activities will be very hands-on and engaging, with many fantastic interview and photo opportunities.

The London EV Show 2022
2022-11-29 09:00 - 2022-12-01 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The London EV Show 2022 aims to provide a platform for “influential voices and important players from the entire EV spectrum to convene at the highest level, exchange trailblazing ideas and strategise on advancing EV adoption”. Alongside this conference, the show will host a massive exhibition at ExCeL London for leading EV businesses to exhibit the latest models, next-gen electrification technology, and innovative products and solutions. The three-day exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity for EV enthusiasts to witness the latest the industry has to offer – from e-bikes, cars, buses, trucks, scooters, vans, eVTOL/UAMs, home and commercial charging systems to disruptive innovations.
