NWVA DEBRA UK Charity Match
2026-03-31 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E20 2ST, United Kingdom
Organised by Nationwide Vehicle Assistance Group and this year featuring the NWVA Legends facing off against an Industry United FC team under the guidance of coach Martyn Rowley from the NBRA, this charity match will be played at London Stadium, home of NWVA-sponsored West Ham United. Funds raised will go towards DEBRA UK and you can contribute by clicking this JustGiving link.

Automechanika Buenos Aires 2026 (Argentina)
2026-04-08 09:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | La Rural Trade Center, Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires, Caballito, CABA 1425, Argentina
Argentina’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from South America. With an undisputable leading position and as a strategic point for the automotive and spare part industry business, Automechanika Buenos Aires gathers the whole offer and demand in only one place.

Tektonic 2026 (USA)
2026-04-09 09:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | Marriott Marquis, 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Tektonic is a brand new automotive conference that will launch in the US in 2026. Whether you’re leading the business, managing the front desk, or on the tools in the workshop, Tektonic aims to offer tailored training to elevate your skills, connect with peers, and drive your career forward in a space built for you … “Come for the workshop-tested fixes, leave with the horsepower to hit top-gear growth”. Tektonic is a three-day event built for every workshop, no matter your size, brand, or business model.

Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (China)
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-15 17:00 | Capital International Exhibition Centre of China (CIECC), 6 North 3rd Ring East Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, Shunyi District, 100621, China
The 74th edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) aftermarket trade show will take place in Beijing in April 2026. AMR, which comes under the Messe Frankfurt umbrella, aims to advance the automotive aftermarket in China and the wider Asian region. By offering comprehensive services and keeping pace with industry development, it continues to grow its reputation among attendees and exhibitors.

Great British Fleet Event
2026-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Arena MK, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The 2026 Great British Fleet Event takes place in April at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes – and will showcase the latest launches, solutions and developments for the fleet sector. Now in its seventh year, the event continues to evolve to provide opportunities for fleet decision-makers and suppliers, and new for 2026 is a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Zone and a Technology Hub.

Salon Privé London
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR, United Kingdom
Salon Privé London at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea promises a three-day celebration of automotive style and sophisticated living in April.

The CV Show 2026
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 will deliver a reimagined event experience around a new theme entitled “Fuelling Change – The Route to Net Zero”, including a revitalised content programme, new feature zones, and more meaningful engagement for both visitors and exhibitors. With 15,000+ targeted industry attendees and a stronger year-round platform, it remains the most effective stage in the UK to launch, connect, and influence the future of commercial mobility.

3M Skills Development Centre opening
2026-04-21 09:30 - 14:00 | MIRA Tech Park, Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU
3M to host the grand opening of its new 3M Skills Development Centre at the MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton.

Bus & Coach Expo
2026-04-21 10:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Bus & Coach Expo, co-located with the CV Show, is the UK’s newest event for the road passenger transport industry. It aims to bring together operators, manufacturers, and suppliers to explore the latest in zero-emission vehicles, technologies, and services. Covering sectors from public transport to education and tourism, the expo will champion innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency offering a vital platform for networking, learning, and shaping the future of passenger mobility.

NBRA East of England Regional Network Event
2026-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa, Back Lane, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6BW, United Kingdom
The NBRA East of England Event is a regional speed-networking event which connects suppliers and partner members with NBRA repairers, networks and the wider industry.

A1 Spring Trade Show
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Hilton St George’s Park Hotel, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9PD, United Kingdom
Hosted at St George’s Park and organised by A1 Automotive Group, this event will bring together A1 members and distributor partners from across the automotive aftermarket. The A1 Spring Trade Show is a key opportunity for suppliers and distributors to strengthen relationships, explore new opportunities and align on strategies to support customer demand across the UK.

The Health & Safety Event
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s largest gathering for everyone responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace, the Health & Safety Event at the NEC boasts an impressive line-up of seminars, practical workshops, and exhibitors, and expects to attract thousands of workplace professionals from the industrial, commercial, and public sectors.

Stellantis Regional Forum (Bradford)
2026-04-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Hollins Hall, Hollins Hill, Bradford, BD17 7QW, United Kingdom
The Stellantis Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme will be hosting several regional forums for its approved bodyshops throughout 2026. All the Stellantis forums are in a relaxed meeting format where attendees are free to bring up any questions or issues they want to discuss. They will also get an update on the programme, look at future developments, gain insight into real market conditions, and share ideas and best practices. These events are invite only.

From Cost Pressure to Cost Control (webinar)
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
In this webinar, Fleet Europe with Cubic³ will cover how European fleets can take real-time control of costs – eliminating blind spots, stopping misuse, and unifying fuel, EV, tolls and more, without disrupting drivers.

POSTPONED: Automechanika Riyadh 2026 (Saudi Arabia)
2026-05-04 09:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East, Automechanika Riyadh 2026 has been postponed until 2027. New dates will be posted on the Bodyshop Magazine events diary as soon as they are announced.

Materials Regulations & Sustainability Event 2026 (Belgium)
2026-05-06 09:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 | SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Mont des Arts, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
As the automotive industry enters a decisive period shaped by major political and legislative milestones in 2026, this conference will be especially relevant for automotive suppliers, policymakers, technical specialists, and sustainability professionals. Key themes will include: promoting the strategic autonomy of the European automotive sector; implementing sustainability, circularity and climate policies; and mastering materials compliance and product footprint declaration.

BVSF Convention & AGM 2026
2026-05-07 10:00 - 23:00 | The Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RN, United Kingdom
The 2026 Convention and AGM of the British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF) will be held at The Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa in May.

Enterprise Mobility Charity Football Match
2026-05-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Macclesfield FC, Leasing.com Stadium. London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SP, United Kingdom
The Enterprise Mobility Charity Football Match features a Blues v Yellows “clash” to raise funds for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society. Team managers Donna Scully (Yellows) and Stuart Sandell (Blues) have led fundraising efforts that are nearing the £100,000 goal.

Evolution of Blockchain and how insurers are leveraging the technology (webinar)
2026-05-07 20:00 - 21:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) in the US will host its “Evolution of Blockchain and how insurers are leveraging the technology”, on 7 May. The free, one-hour live broadcast will feature Eric Phillips, senior director of product operations for The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative. He will provide an overview of blockchain and its evolution. He will also discuss how insurers are leveraging blockchain and provide insight on how it could be used with other technologies in the future.

Everything Electric NORTH 2026
2026-05-08 09:00 - 2026-05-09 17:00 | Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ, United Kingdom
The three-part UK home energy and electric vehicle event, formerly known as Fully Charged North & South, will kick off with Everything Electric NORTH at the Yorkshire Events Centre in Harrogate in May, followed by Everything Electric WEST at the Cheltenham Racecourse in June and Everything Electric GREATER LONDON at Twickenham in September. Running alongside the Everything Electric consumer shows will be B2B EV DAY which will take place on the Friday of each event, and is aimed at businesses exploring electric vehicles, fleet electrification, and practical cleantech solutions.

BIBA Conference 2026
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Europe’s largest insurance broking event, the BIBA Conference 2026 will take place in May at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. It is expected to attract insurance professionals from across the industry for two days of networking, exhibitions, and discussions.

EV Expo & Conference UK
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s “B2B EV ecosystem event”, the EV Expo & Conference UK in May will be when fleets, OEMs, infrastructure providers, investors and policymakers come together for two days of conference sessions, exhibition showcases and networking, to accelerate the UK’s EV transition.

NFDA Driving Automotive 2026
2026-05-14 09:00 - 13:30 | The Kia Oval, Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS, United Kingdom
The National Franchised Dealers Association will bring together a high-profile line-up of industry leaders and experts at its flagship event, which is subtitled “Finance Ready-Cyber Smart”.

NBRA Midlands Regional Network Event
2026-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Leicester Tigers Stadium, Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR, United Kingdom
The NBRA Midlands Regional Network Event is a speed-networking event which connects suppliers and partner members with NBRA repairers, networks and the wider industry.

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2026 (Malaysia)
2026-05-14 09:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur is the largest automotive aftermarket trade show in the ASEAN region and regularly places 310-plus exhibitors in front of more than 13,000 visitors. The organisers are planning even more exhibitor and visitor growth for the 2026 event in May.

Collision Repair Expo (Australia)
2026-05-14 10:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Collision Repair Expo, which is co-located in Melbourne with the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, is the only comprehensive exhibition for Australia’s automotive collision repair industry. It will include many of the latest tools, equipment and technology being showcased and demonstrated, and aims to impress with world-class training and conference features. Across three days 13,000 trade visitors are expected to visit from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

AM Awards 2026
2026-05-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The AM Awards will celebrate achievement across the motor retail sector over the past year. From individuals driving change to high-performing teams and standout businesses, these awards recognise outstanding contributions across the automotive retail sector.

IBIS@ Automechanika Istanbul (Turkey)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2026 theme – “Connecting Change Makers” – to Automechanika Istanbul, Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region.

INDEX26 (Switzerland)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, Geneva, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, PO Box 112, Switzerland
INDEX26, the world’s leading exhibition for nonwoven materials, will be the perfect location to explore the latest industry developments and discover breakthrough technologies in a variety of industries including automotive. It’s where you’ll connect with global leaders, share insights, and uncover the tools needed to remain competitive and to prosper in this dynamic marketplace. The use of nonwovens in the automotive sector has expanded rapidly over the past few decades, primarily as a result of vehicle manufacturers and their component suppliers looking to decrease costs by reducing the weight of their vehicles, as well as lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Automechanika Istanbul 2026 (Turkey)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 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 its biggest meeting point for the automotive aftermarket in the region, Automechanika Istanbul will take place in May 2026 at Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre.
