Bodyshop Magazine

ARIES Meeting
2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | GTG Training Centre, Bearing Drive, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ, United Kingdom
The NBRA is holding a special briefing on the new Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard (ARIES) which will be launched in June to replace the soon-to-be-retired PAS 2060 sustainability specification. Nearly 200 repairers and supply chain companies have registered to attend to find out what the standard will mean for bodyshops.

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 (Malaysia)
2025-05-15 09:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur concluded on a high note in 2024 with sourcing, training and entertainment aligning with the latest global industry trends and underscoring the enthusiasm of Malaysia’s automotive market. During the three-day show, 310 exhibitors came face-to-face with 13,017 visitors, representing an increase of 30% from the previous edition. The organisers are planning more growth for the 2025 event.

Mechanex 2025 (Harrogate)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 2025-05-16 16:00 | Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC), Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ, United Kingdom
The free-to-attend trade show designed for the automotive maintenance and repair industry, Mechanex will include free technical seminars, exclusive show offers, and technical demonstrations from industry experts, plus a free Professional Motor Mechanic t-shirt and bacon roll.

Autopromotec 2025 (Italy)
2025-05-21 09:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | Bologna Fair District (Fiera di Bologna), Viale della Fiera, 20, Bologna, 40128, Italy
Autopromotec is the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Italy. Product innovations and industrial excellence, cutting edge technologies, high-level conventions and B2B meetings draw manufacturers and professional operators from all over the world.

IBIS@ Autopromotec
2025-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Bologna Fair District (Fiera di Bologna), Viale della Fiera, 20, Bologna, 40128, Italy
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Autopromotec, the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Italy.

TechFest North
2025-05-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1AB, 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.

Insurance Times' Claims Excellence Awards
2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
The 2025 winners of the Insurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards will be unveiled during a gala dinner on Thursday, 22 May at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The evening offers an opportunity to host clients, celebrate hard work and network with others from across the claims sector.

Automechanika Birmingham 2025
2025-06-03 09:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Automechanika Birmingham, an automotive trade show like no other in the UK, will return to the NEC in early June 2025. In 2023 it brought together 511 leading brands from 23 countries and 14,402 UK based visitors from across the automotive industry, for three days of networking, learning and invaluable face-to-face time to do serious business. Exhibitor spaces and visitors from the UK accident repair sector are expected to be bigger than ever.

AutoTech 2025 (USA)
2025-06-03 09:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Detroit, MI, 48374, United States
AutoTech 2025 by WardsAuto, which regularly draws 4,000 industry professionals, will span three days in early June when it promises to deliver everything from product and technology exhibitions to boardroom briefings, insightful sessions, and interactive networking, as well as the AutoTech Awards, the Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX awards, and several partner-hosted events.

BODYSHOP BUZZ 2025
2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine will again host BODYSHOP BUZZ – its free-of-charge happy hour networking party – on the first day of Automechanika Birmingham 2025. Open to the entire crash repair industry, BODYSHOP BUZZ will run from 4:00pm-5:45pm at the Body Repair Live feature in the heart of the main hall dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector.

AI in the customer experience (CIECA webinar)
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

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.
