Classic Motor Show 2025
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 (Europe/London) | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s best-loved classic car show, the Classic Motor Show 2025 will showcase a diverse collection of more than 3,000 fresh classic cars and bikes, enable connections with more than 300 motoring clubs, provide 430-plus specialist trader stands, including the UK’s largest indoor autojumble, and deliver the usual must-haves such as celebrity appearances and expert insights for amateur and professional restoration experts.

Mechanex 2025 (Sandown)
2025-11-11 09:00 - 2025-11-12 17:00 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
Mechanex is returning to Sandown Park in November. Billed as one of the UK’s leading trade shows for SMR professionals, Mechanex enables technicians to get hands-on with all the latest parts, tools, equipment and diagnostics, and get free practical advice on the latest vehicle technology.

AM Live 2025
2025-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
This UK event for modern automotive retailers aims to be the go-to event for franchised and independent dealers, OEMs, leaders and innovators to source the latest technology solutions, products and services in the industry.

DEBRA Fight Night 2025
2025-11-14 18:15 - 23:00 | London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE, United Kingdom
The special 20th anniversary of DEBRA Fight Night returns to the recently refurbished and illustrious London Hilton on Park Lane. This exhilarating evening hosted by legendary boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren, is perfect for entertaining clients, staff, friends and family, as well as raising funds for this excellent charity.

IBIS France 2025
2025-11-17 09:00 - 2025-11-18 17:00 | Palais Des Congrès Du Futuroscope, 1 Avenue du Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Poitiers, 86360, France
IBIS France returns on 17-18 November 2025 in Poitiers, France. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, IBIS France 2025 brings the global IBIS Worldwide standard of insight, innovation, and networking back to the heart of the French collision repair industry.

VRA Automotive Summit 2025
2025-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | The Slate, Warwick University, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV4 7SH, United Kingdom
The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s 2025 Automotive Summit will again be held at The Slate at Warwick University on Wednesday 19 November. It will feature detailed sessions on the Macroeconomic Picture, UK Auto Retail, Remarketing for Fleets and New Technology, with speakers including Glynne Jones from the Bank of England, Duncan McPhee of Hendy Group, Michael Dunne of Dunne Insights, Chris Bond of BDO UK, and Shaun McGirr of DevOn.

Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025
2025-11-19 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Motor Trader Industry Awards, now in their 35th year, celebrate excellence across motor retailing. The awards will take place on 19 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane, attracting an audience of dealers, suppliers and service providers from the motor retail sector.

IMI Skills Competition Finals 2025
2025-11-25 09:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | Cardiff & Vale College, City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FE, United Kingdom
The IMI Skills Competition sets out to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector. Run annually, they are designed to raise standards, confidence and levels of expertise in technical skills across four streams of competition: automotive body repair, automotive refinishing, light vehicle technology and heavy vehicle technology. They also provide a pathway for apprentices to compete as part of Team UK in the WorldSkills International competitions.

SMMT Annual Dinner 2025
2025-11-25 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The 108th SMMT Annual Dinner will be held on 25 November 2025 in the Great Room at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. The dinner is one of the key events in the automotive calendar, and is expected to be attended by 1,000 guests from the automotive industry, government and the media.

Automechanika Shanghai 2025
2025-11-26 09:00 - 2025-11-29 17:00 | National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue Road, Shanghai, Qingpu District, China
Automechanika Shanghai is the largest trade event for the automotive aftermarket in the China region. The 2024 event drew 222,341 visitors from 181 countries and regions, with 28% visiting from outside China. 6,763 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions showcased their products and services across 350,000 sqm of exhibition space.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS & 30 UNDER 30 2026
2025-12-01 00:00 - 23:00 | Online Event
Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30 opened on 1 December 2025 and will remain open for four months until midnight on 31 March 2026. Both competitions are completely free to enter and are judged by an independent panel of collision repair experts. The prize-giving ceremony for both competitions will take place during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 on 14-15 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham.

Insurance Times Awards 2025
2025-12-03 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Insurance Times Awards celebrate excellence, impact, and innovation across the UK general insurance industry. They recognise the outstanding achievements of professionals and companies across the sector. This year, 32 award categories will spread across three key groups – broker, insurer/MGA, and general.

IAAF Annual Awards Dinner
2025-12-04 18:00 - 23:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton (Milton Keynes), Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation Annual Awards Dinner will take place on 4 December in Milton Keynes. The event includes the “Pride of Aftermarket Awards”, which recognise outstanding people, products, and businesses, and will feature comedian Ed Byrne as the after-dinner entertainment. The day will also include the IAAF Conference.

School of Thought Automotive Careers Fair
2025-12-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
School of Thought will host an Automotive Careers Fair at Eyebox Training & Conference Centre in Coventry in December. Working with the Warwickshire Skills Hub, School of Thought and Eyebox will promote the industry to year 10 and year 11 pupils. More than 50 young people from local schools are expected to attend the event, which will showcase the cutting-edge innovations and varied career opportunities available in the automotive aftermarket.

IBIS@ Automechanika Dubai
2025-12-09 10:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Trade Centre 2, United Arab Emirates
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Automechanika Dubai, the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MENA region.

Automechanika Dubai 2025 (UAE)
2025-12-09 10:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Trade Centre 2, United Arab Emirates
The largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MEA region, Automechanika Dubai will transform the Dubai World Trade Centre into a global meeting point for industry leaders, innovators, and professionals driving the future of automotive. The three-day event will be a hub for networking, learning, and partnerships, creating opportunities for business growth.

Ben Ball 2025
2025-12-10 18:00 - 23:30 | London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE, United Kingdom
The Ben Ball is returning to the heart of Mayfair in December 2025 with a fresh new look and feel reflecting the iconic new venue and Ben’s future vision. The automotive charity is now inviting the automotive family to book early for Ben Ball 2025 (supported by AutoTrader), its exclusive black-tie event which will take place at the luxury five-star London Hilton Park Lane on 10 December.

CES 2026 (USA)
2026-01-05 09:00 - 2026-01-08 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Centre, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
CES 2026 is the world’s largest tech trade show, showcasing innovations in AI, smart devices, automotive technology, and more. The event connects industry leaders, innovators, media, and potential customers from across the world.

Brussels Motor Show 2026
2026-01-09 09:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | Brussels Exhibition Centre (Brussels Expo), Place de Belgique 1, Bruxelles, 1020, Belgium
The 102nd edition of the Brussels Motor Show – which is billed as the largest car, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle event in Europe – will take place from 9-18 January in Halls 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, Astrid and Patio at the Brussels Expo, 1 Place de Belgique.

Manchester Motor Show
2026-01-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
For the first time, Manchester is hosting its own motor show, bringing together the leading brands and new models from Stellantis, coupled with future tech and hands-on experiences in the Manchester Central Convention Complex. It’s free to enter if you register in advance.

ILC Motor Claims Networking Lunch
2026-01-16 12:00 - 15:00 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The I Love Claims Motor Claims Networking Lunch in January is expected to attract key individuals of influence from across the insurance claims industry. This year’s event includes a move to a new venue, Grosvenor House, London – offering greater potential for an exceptional event experience, value added sponsorship opportunities and expanded reach across the claims community.

ABI Annual Conference 2026
2026-02-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The Association of British Insurers’ Annual Conference is expected to bring together key industry decision-makers from across the insurance and long-term savings industry. The agenda, featuring expert speakers from within and beyond the insurance sector, will explore how the industry can “collectively accelerate change, drive growth, and strengthen resilience” to help households, communities, and businesses across the UK.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 (India)
2026-02-05 09:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 | Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Sector 25 Dwarka, New Delhi, 110061, India
India’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the Indian subcontinent. Its latest chapter scored high on exhibitor and visitor satisfaction delivering a plethora of new product innovations and high performance networking.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (heats)
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00 | Emtec (Nottingham College), Ruddington Fields Business Park, Nottingham, Notts, NG11 6JZ, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition heats over five days in February at EMTEC (Nottingham College) during National Apprenticeship Week. In 2026 there will be a new category for apprentice VDAs, alongside body repair, refinishing, and MET. The schedule for the heats is as follows:

Body repair: 9-10 February
Refinishing: 10-11 February
VDA: 11-12 February
MET: 12-13 February

The finals will take place over two days the following week at Thatcham Research, with a ceremony for the winners to be held at the end of the second day.

National Apprenticeships Week 2026
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Online Event
A week-long celebration that brings 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.

IBIS Middle East 2026 (UAE)
2026-02-10 09:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 | Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
IBIS Middle East 2026 will take place in February at a new venue in Dubai. The event will be the first one under the new 2026 theme “Connecting Changemakers” and will feature a more dynamic format, interactive high-level debate, and the usual unparalleled networking opportunities.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (finals)
2026-02-18 09:00 - 2026-02-19 17:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition finals over two-days at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy in February. In 2026 there is a new category for apprentice VDAs, alongside body repair, refinishing, and MET. There will be a ceremony for the winners at the end of the second day on 19 February. The competition heats in all four categories take place at EMTEC (Nottingham College) from 9-13 February.

Insurance Innovators Fraud & Claims
2026-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
Insurance Innovators Fraud & Claims is billed as the place where claims and counter fraud experts from across Europe come together to shape innovation and best practice.  With two conferences in one event, attendees can dig deep into how to protect industry profitability, better serve customers and keep fraudsters at bay.

NBRA Equipment Expo
2026-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | GTG Training Centre, Bearing Drive, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ, United Kingdom
The Ageas and NBRA Equipment Expo returns to GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton in February 2026, and it promises to be even bigger and better than the 2025 edition. The event is a chance to see the latest innovations, explore tools and technology shaping the repair industry, and connect with leading suppliers.

Modern Insurance Claims Awards
2026-02-26 18:30 - 23:30 | Rum Warehouse (Titanic Hotel), Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN, United Kingdom
The Modern Insurance Magazine Claims Awards are “dedicated to celebrating and uniting every aspect of the claims ecosystem”. This year’s Modern Claims Awards will strive to acknowledge rising and established superstars in the world of claims, while revelling in the talent of the insurance sector.
