AI in the customer experience (CIECA webinar)
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This one-hour live broadcast will feature Abhijeet Gulati, senior director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering at Mitchell, and Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta, CEO of SocioSquares, an AI software development and online marketing firm. During the free webinar, Gulati and Mendiratta will share insights into:

The fundamentals of generative AI and large language models including ChatGPT.
How AI is currently being used in the collision repair industry, including recent advancements.
Leveraging AI to enhance the customer experience throughout the claims process.
The key requirements for regulatory compliance and risk management when developing AI-powered systems.
Future implications for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence.

Company Car in Action
2025-06-11 09:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
The UK’s premier fleet test-driving event will return in June 2025. Each year, hundreds of fleet decision-makers join Fleet News at Millbrook Proving Ground to help them make informed decisions about which electric brands and models are right for their fleet. They have the opportunity to test drive the latest EV and hybrid models that have just been released; understand the shift to new technologies and the cost-saving benefits of ‘clean cars’; and gain insight into to the views of industry experts.

Automotive News Europe Congress 2025 (Italy)
2025-06-11 09:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 | TBC
The 2025 Automotive News Europe Congress, being held 11-12 June in Turin, Italy, aims to bring together more than 200 business leaders from over 100 companies in the automotive, supplier and mobility-service industries.

Automechanika Istanbul 2025 (Turkey)
2025-06-12 09:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region, Automechanika Istanbul will take place in June 2025 at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.

IBIS@ Automechanika Istanbul
2025-06-12 10:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Automechanika Istanbul, Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region.

Morelli & Marcos DEBRA Sports Car Rally 2025
2025-06-13 09:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | France, France
The three-day Morelli & Marcos DEBRA Sports Car Rally through the heart of the Champagne region of France will take place from 13-16 June. It is being organised to raise funds for DEBRA UK, the national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare and painful skin condition epidermolysis bullosa. Entry spaces are still available and anyone interested in taking part, at a cost of £5,450 per car for two people, should contact Mark Moring on 07768 951663.

Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE
2025-06-17 09:00 - 2025-06-18 16:00 | Retford Gamston Campus, Retford (Gamston) Airport, Ollerton Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 0QL, United Kingdom
Thatcham Research will stage “Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE”, a first-of-its-kind two-day event, on 17-18 June at its state-of-the-art Gamston testing facility in north Nottinghamshire. The event will bring together key decision-makers in the automotive, insurance and repair sectors and is expected to feature expert speakers and panel discussions, on-track vehicle demonstrations, exhibitors from key sectors, and multiple networking opportunities.

MOVE 2025
2025-06-18 09:00 - 2025-06-19 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
MOVE in London is billed as “the world’s No.1 tech mobility and start-up show” and brings together the people and companies redefining mobility. MOVE connects the entire mobility ecosystem, focused on tech, business models and sustainable futures. Bringing together leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain, MOVE provides opportunities to learn, innovate, partner and do business.

Eyebox Equipment Showcase
2025-06-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
Morelli Group’s second annual Eyebox Equipment Showcase and Networking Lunch will take place at the Eyebox Training and Conference Centre in Coventry on 18 June. Promising to deliver more suppliers and more product demonstrations than last year’s inaugural expo, the day will also feature a number of speakers discussing topics relevant to the current state of play in the industry.

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2025 (Vietnam)
2025-06-19 09:00 - 2025-06-21 17:00 | Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, District 7, Viet Nam
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City reflects the growing opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive industry. In 2024, the trade fair attracted 482 exhibitors and 15,383 visitors for business opportunities, conferences, workshops, drift and stunt shows as well as auto services across 22,600 sqm at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

TechFest Midlands
2025-06-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The TechFest aftermarket trade show and conference event organised by GSF Car Parts will return with three dates in 2025. The 2025 programme starts with TechFest North at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 May, before heading to Coventry’s CBS Arena on 19 June for TechFest Midlands. TechFest South will conclude the programme by returning to Wembley Stadium on 18 September.

NBRA Midlands Regional Meeting
2025-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Telford Hotel Golf & Spa Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Way, Telford, TF7 4DT, United Kingdom
The next NBRA regional event will take place in the Midlands on 24 June 2025. This is an exclusive industry event, run in a “speed networking” format. It is free for repairers to attend, however you must register in advance because spaces are limited.

IBIS Global Summit 2025 (Turkey)
2025-06-24 09:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 | Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Vişnezade, Acısu Sk. No:19, Istanbul, Beşiktaş, 34357, Turkey
IBIS Global Summit 2025 will take place in June in Istanbul, Turkey. Taking place at the exclusive Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul in the heart of the city. IBIS Global Summit 2025 will provide a forum for high-level debate, a melting pot of innovative approaches to industry problems, and excellent networking opportunities.

Road Transport Expo (RTX)
2025-06-24 09:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ, United Kingdom
Billed as the must-attend expo for the road haulage industry, Road Transport Expo (RTX) offers everything you might need to meet your fleet requirements. With more than 300 exhibitors onsite, attendees will be able to discover the latest products, services, and solutions in the sector, as well as gaining expert insights, sourcing cutting-edge innovations, exploring the latest vehicles, and networking with industry leaders.

CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (Germany)
2025-06-25 09:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 | Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15/Terminal 1, Frankfurt am Main, 60549, Germany
The 17th edition of the CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event in Frankfurt will gather key automotive stakeholders to discuss evolving regulations and sustainability best practices. Find the event programme here.

The modern bodyshop: what you need to compete in 2025 and beyond
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
With EVs, ADAS, and F-Gas technologies becoming standard across fleets, bodyshops face new compliance pressures and complex repair demands, however many teams aren’t yet equipped to meet them. This free, one-hour webinar hosted by Remit Training will explore what it really takes to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re part of a large repair group, an independent business, or supporting the sector, you’ll gain valuable insights into the technologies, risks, and upskilling opportunities that are shaping the future of body repair. Craig Saywell, Remit’s automotive business development manager, will be joined by Tom Hudd, national technical manager at the NBRA, and Rich Vickery, owner of Panel Match bodyshop in Derbyshire.

The ITAI Crash Day 2025
2025-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Darley Moor Sports Centre, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2ET, United Kingdom
The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators’ ever-popular Crash Day is moving to early July this year. This is the ITAI’s successful research day, where attendees can view multiple staged crashes. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Advanced Materials Show 2025
2025-07-09 09:00 - 2025-07-10 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.

British Insurance Awards
2025-07-09 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
Insurance Post’s British Insurance Awards 2025 aim to celebrate insurance excellence, while honouring the game-changers, innovators and stars who are leading the way.

Ben Vision Launch Event
2025-07-10 09:30 - 15:30 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
For 120 years, Ben has supported the people powering the automotive industry. At this invitation event in July, it will unveil its most ambitious roadmap yet, designed to meet the growing needs of automotive people and a sector that’s changing fast. Ben and leaders from across the industry will share their vision of where Ben is headed, and how the industry can help shape what comes next.

INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2025
2025-07-16 09:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00 | Centro Citibanamex (Mexico), Conscipto 311, Mexico City, Lomas de Sotelo, 11200, Mexico
The main platform for the automotive community in Latin America, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with new suppliers, explore cutting-edge product technologies, and engage in top-tier educational and networking experiences.

Concours of Elegance Germany
2025-07-25 09:00 - 2025-07-26 17:00 | Gut Kaltenbrunn, Kaltenbrunn 1, Gmund am Tegernsee, 83703, Germany
Following its inaugural event in 2024, the Concours of Elegance Germany is set to return this July and will once again be held at the Gut Kaltenbrunn on the shores of Lake Tegernsee. Presented by A Lange & Söhne, with an exclusive auction by RM Sotheby’s, Germany’s premier international concours event promises to be a supreme celebration of automotive brilliance, elegance, and heritage.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 TECHNICIAN ASSESSMENTS
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-07-30 17:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The technician assessments for the finalists in all seven Bodyshop Awards 2025 technical categories will take place at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy from 28-30 July. The technical categories this year are as follows:

Powered by asTech – Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
Powered by IAEA – Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year

Stellantis Stellar Accident Repair Programme Awards 2025
2025-08-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ, United Kingdom
The second annual Stellantis Stellar Accident Repair Programme Awards will take place in Manchester on Saturday, 2 August. The finalists have all been nominated by their regional bodyshop development manager and the winning repairers will be selected by the Stellantis Accident Repair Programme management team based on a variety of criteria and each winner’s contribution to the programme.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 JURY DAY
2025-08-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine’s independent panel of industry experts will meet at the Eyebox Training and Conference Centre in Coventry to decide the finalists and winners of the non-technical categories in this year’s Bodyshop Awards, which takes place on Monday and Tuesday, 20-21 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Sutton Coldfield. All the finalists will be announced in the weeks following Jury Day and the winners will be unveiled during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2025 gala dinner on 21 October.

British Motor Show 2025
2025-08-15 09:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The British Motor Show delivers a unique weekend of entertainment, driving experiences, technology and live content. The latest cars, stunt shows, celebrities on stage, under-17 driving and test drives all create memorable moments for the estimated 60,000 visitors who go through the gates at Farnborough International. The show delivers an amazing display of ultra rare supercars, amazing classic cars, the latest new cars and EV’s, plus modified cars, motorsport and kids rides, too.

Silverstone Festival 2025
2025-08-22 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
Marking the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the 2025 Silverstone Festival promises epic track battles, festival vibes, three nights of live music, and much for the whole family over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

AutoMotiva 2025 (Uzbekistan)
2025-08-23 09:00 - 2025-08-26 17:00 | UzExpo Centre, 107 Amir Temur Street, Tashkent, 100084, Uzbekistan
The third AutoMotiva (also known as Automotive Tashkent) will provide an excellent opportunity to explore the latest innovations and technologies in Central Asia’s fast-growing automotive market. The event will cover all areas of the sector, including body and paint, and boasts a broad trade show profile including 20,000 visitors from 12 countries, 133 exhibitors, 400 brands, and a 25,000 sqm exhibition space.

Salon Privé
2025-08-27 09:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United Kingdom
Blenheim Palace provides the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable automotive experience. Add in a line-up of automotive classics and supercars, rare vintage vehicles and the latest hypercars, as Salon Privé showcases a curated collection that will delight automotive enthusiasts.

Vizion Kinetic 2025
2025-09-03 09:00 - 2025-09-04 17:00 | Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford, TF3 4JH, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH, United Kingdom
Vizion Kinetic – a two-day conference and expo organised by Vizion Network – is returning to the Telford International Centre in September 2025. Supported by two arenas of exhibitors and sponsors from the automotive supply chain, the first Kinetic in 2023 showcased the latest products and services and demonstrated how the accident repair sector is stronger when it works together.
