CBI webinar: Is Covid-19 driving claims innovation?
2020-05-28 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This Claims Bridge International webinar beginning at 20:00 (BST) will be an online panel discussion featuring insurance experts from the US, UK, Australia and EU, who will share insights into the future of the claims industry in a post-Covid world. The discussion will be moderated by Fred Iantorno (vice-president, IoT, VeriFacts Automotive) and panelists include David McDonald (president international, The Claims Bridge International); Stuart Blake (president APAC, The Claims Bridge International); Chris Ashworth (AVP, Enterprise Holdings); and Peter McAninch (director of engineering, AGL). Click to register for the webinar.

Cromax Basecoat tri-coat application training course
2020-06-01 - 2020-06-02 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This is a specialist two-day course that provides participants with comprehensive skills for the preparation and application of Cromax three-stage finishes. It covers best practice methodology for efficient, accurate repairs of these increasingly popular OEM finishes. The first day focuses surface preparation, identification of the correct colour and finish, and use of the right products. On the second day, participants work on blending techniques.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

Thatcham webinar: Repair and ADAS - challenge or opportunity?
2020-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
In this webinar, discussion will focus on the impact that ADAS has had on the claims industry. Thatcham’s expert panel, including senior figures from insurance and repair, will explain how ADAS has affected their businesses. They will also explore how the Insurance Industry Requirements, developed by Thatcham Research, will provide much-needed clarity for all parties to ensure that ADAS-equipped vehicles are repaired safely. Click to register for the Thatcham Research webinar.

IMI hybrid and electric vehicle: routine maintenance course
2020-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Middlesex
All vehicle repair professionals should attend training before attempting to service or repair any hybrid or electric vehicle, given the safety critical procedures that must be adhered to during maintenance. Workshop staff and technicians require a complete awareness of the risks and hazards associated with HEVs and must follow the recommended safety measures required during maintenance. This is essential, not just for the safety of the technician, but any employees or customers who may come into contact with the vehicle whilst in the workshop.
Successful learners will achieve an IMIAL Level 2 Award in Routine Maintenance Activities on Electrically Propelled Vehicles (Ref 600/0526/9).

ARC360 webinar 12
2020-06-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
Insight from across the motor claims supply chain, exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on collision repair and the wider automotive industry. Wednesdays @ 13:30.

Thatcham members only webinar: Security, the transition from analogue to digital
2020-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Thatcham Research presents “Security – the transition from analogue to digital”, hosted by Susan Bookbinder. More information about this event and a full list of panellist will be announced soon.

Can’t make the live session?As long as you have registered, Thatcham will send you a link to the recording (available for 180 days) after the webinar has taken place.

POSTPONED: IBIS Global Summit 2020 (Monaco)
2020-06-08 - 2020-06-10 | Le Méridien Hotel, 22 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, 98000, Monaco
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the IBIS Global Summit 2020 which was scheduled to take place 8-10 June in Monaco has been postponed. The new dates are 19-20 November 2020 at the same venue.

SMMT webinar 12: The effects of Covid-19 on automotive
2020-06-09 15:00 | Webinar
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will be joined by RSM, one of the world’s largest audit, tax and consulting firms, which will outline strategies to cope with a sudden uplift in demand; growing capacity without committing to long-term investment; maximising throughput with reduced staffing; and achieving a restart at pace. Click to register in advance.
Speakers:

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive
Andrew Harries, SMMT government affairs manager
Paul Dowell, RSM director

ARC360 webinar 13
2020-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar

Webinar: Making the 'new normal' work for your bodyshop
2020-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Topics covered in this one-hour Bodyshop Business webinar include proper service adviser training, policies to increase vehicle count, how to stabilise your finances, and the importance of marketing initiatives. Click the link to register for free.

SMMT webinar 13: Covid-19 effects on the automotive sector
2020-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for its next webinar on the effects of the Covid-19 crisis on the automotive sector. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes will be joined by Brennan Gourdie of Leyland Trucks and John Keefe of Eurotunnel who will talk about the challenges they have faced during the pandemic.

ARC360 webinar 14
2020-06-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
Insight from across the motor claims supply chain, exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on collision repair and the wider automotive industry. Wednesdays @ 13:30. Click to register.

POSTPONED: Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2020
2020-06-18 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The 2020 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards have been postponed until 6 October 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak. To find out more visit the Every Woman website.

SMMT International Automotive Summit (webinar)
2020-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
The SMMT International Automotive Summit 2020 will be held on Tuesday, 23 June. The summit, now in its 12th year, was originally scheduled as a face-to-face event bringing together more than 350 delegates from across the industry, government and the international media for a day-long conference in central London. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, however, the summit will now be in the format of an online event with a condensed two-hour agenda.
For information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Relish Events team by email smmtsummit@smmt.co.uk

Clean Growth UK webinar: The future of transport
2020-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Discover what’s next for the transport sector from industry leaders such as Virgin Hyperloop One and Lilium Electric Jets. This virtual event via Hop In will include keynote talks and a Q&A session about the innovative solutions on offer, and what a low-carbon future may look like.
Tickets are free, with a £5 donation to Sustrans. Click to register.

Elite webinar: Leveraging the power of the mastermind
2020-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The next instalment in Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions webinar series is titled “The 6th secret – Leveraging the power of the mastermind.” Luehr will both present and host the webinar, aiming to teach one of the most important success ingredients for a modern-day collision repairer – the people that we surround ourselves with.
Click the link to register. Those who are unable to attend the live event can watch the recorded webinar by joining the Elite Body Shop Academy for free.

CANCELLED: Traffex Seeing is Believing 2020
2020-06-24 - 2020-06-25 | Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5QS
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Traffex Seeing is Believing 2020 event which was due to be hosted at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground on 24-25 June 2020 has been cancelled. Any future events or dates are to be confirmed by the organiser.

ARC360 webinar 15
2020-06-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar

POSTPONED: Automechanika Istanbul (Turkey)
2020-06-25 - 2020-06-28 | Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP), E-5 Karayolu, Gürpinar Kavsagi, Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34522, Turkey
The 2020 edition of Automechanika Istanbul has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place 8-11 April 2021.

Webinar: Motor Claims Festival
2020-06-29 13:00 - 2020-07-03 17:00 | Webinar
The 11th Annual Motor Claims Conference has gone online in light of the coronavirus pandemic and will offer a week-long programme of panel discussion and speakers. Anyone from the motor claims industry can sign up to one or all of the daily sessions. All sessions will be free of charge (apart from a charity donation for the quiz and stand up networking session). Visit the Motor Claims Festival website for more information.

CIECAst webinar: The future of collision repair
2020-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Erick Bickett, past CEO and co-founder of ACAB Automotive Group and FixAuto USA as well as founder of CIECA, will share insight about the current landscape of the collision repair industry and what changes are expected to happen in the future. During his presentation, Bickett will discuss how the industry has been affected by Covid-19 and offer businesses tips on what they need to do to prepare and be sustainable for the long-term. He will also talk about the critical role CIECA plays for all segments of the collision repair industry.

SMMT webinar: EU-UK negotiations
2020-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
With the UK halfway through its Brexit transition period with the EU this timely webinar will explore how the EU-UK trade negotiations are unfolding. SMMT will reflect on the progress made in the first half of 2020, pull out some of the key announcements that have been made and look ahead to what the second half of the year has in store. There will be an opportunity for all participants to put their questions to the SMMT policy team:

Lloyd Mulkerrins, policy manager, SMMT
Alessandro Marongiu, international trade policy manager, SMMT
Camille Barré, European government affairs manager, SMMT

Cromax colour matching training course
2020-07-02 - 2020-07-03 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day practical course shows refinishers how to match, formulate, mix and apply solid, metallic and pearlescent colours. Participants use various colour tools and are shown how to use ColorNet Pro, the Cromax colour retrieval and productivity management system, as well as to set up their own personal database on the system.

Automechanika webinar: A brave new world for the automotive aftermarket
2020-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
As businesses begin to reopen, this panel discussion will explore what the “new normal” for the UK automotive aftermarket and its workforce looks like, what challenges remain and what the opportunities are for the sector?
Panellists:

Quentin Le Hetet, GM, GiPA UK
Hayley Pells, owner, Avia Autos
Mark Field, MD, Impression Communications
David Clarke, MD, Autosupplies Chesterfield

POSTPONED: Vehicle Electrification Expo
2020-07-08 - 2020-07-09 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ, United Kingdom
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Vehicle Electrification Expo has been postponed to 2-3 December 2020. It then aims to enable automotive manufacturers to look at the latest powertrain solutions to improve the performance, efficiency, safety and sustainability of vehicles including light electric vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses and off-highway industrial vehicles. The show will bring together the entire supply chain involved in electric and hybrid vehicle development showcasing the very latest technologies for this rapidly growing market. Co-located with the Battery Cells and Systems Expo and the Advanced Material Show, the events will attract an expected 300 exhibitors and thousands of attendees searching for solutions for automotive applications.

Webinar: Roads policing - evidencing the need for enforcement
2020-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This webinar will be hosted by Richard Owen (Agilysis) and will focus on the recent PACTS report Roads policing and its contribution to road safety. The report’s author, Frank Norbury, will lead attendees through the key points of the research allowing them the opportunity to ask questions and provide their own thoughts on the effectiveness of roads policing.
Attendees are advised to read the report in advance by downloading it here: Roads policing and its contribution to road safety – Report from PACTS.

SMMT webinar 15: Covid-19 effects on the automotive sector
2020-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders next webinar on the effects of the Covid-19 crisis on the automotive sector takes place Tuesday, 14 July. Mike Hawes, SMMT CEO, will be joined by Raimund Wolf, director of strategy at PwC, who will be explaining the results of their European supply chain survey, and Andrew Harries, SMMT government affairs manager.

CoatVex2020
2020-07-15 08:00 - 2020-07-17 20:00 | Webinar
The Coating Technologies Virtual Exposition (CoatVex) is expected to feature more than 100 exhibitors and attract 5,000-plus visitors. CoatVex2020 will feature virtual stands in virtual exhibition halls, plus live meetings and presentations covering topics such as wet paints and powder coatings; technologies for liquid painting and powder coating (automation and conveyor technology, compressed air technology, cleaning and pre-treatment, drying and curing); application technologies (spray guns, covering materials and systems, hangers, filters, pumps); and measuring and test technology, quality assurance and research.

Automomechanika Dubai webinar: Post-pandemic, what's next?
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
In this next session in a series of webinars from Automechanika, the panellists will discuss the impact Covid-19 on bodyshops and the wider industry, the role of leaders in the industry during the pandemic, and how bodyshops in the Gulf can prepare for the future. Webinar attendees can also interact with the panellists during a live Q&A session following the discussion.

ARC360 webinar 18
2020-07-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
Insight from across the motor claims supply chain, exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on collision repair and the wider automotive industry. Wednesdays @ 13:30.
This week’s panellists are Andy Lawlor, business development director at Motofix Accident Repair Centres; Jane Pocock, managing director UK & Ireland at Copart; and Dave Thompson, director of claims at Tesco Underwriting.
