Bodyshop Magazine

Stellantis Regional Forum (Bradford)
2026-04-28 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

WrapFest 2026 (Spain)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona, 08004 , Spain
WrapFest, described as “the ultimate festival for vehicle wrapping, vinyl, PPF, window tinting, and detailing”, will be back for its third edition in May 2026, but with a huge twist. After the 2023 and 2024 events were hosted at Silverstone Race Circuit, WrapFest has now been integrated within the annual international FESPA Global Print Expo exhibition and will take place in Barcelona, Spain. The organisers say that WrapFest 2026 promises an even richer, more immersive experience in 2026.

IMI Automotive Refinishing National Qualifiers
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Refinishing Qualifiers will be taking place on 20-22 May at Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Coventry.

IMI Automotive Body Repair National Qualifiers
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Body Repair National Qualifiers will take place on the 20-22 May at Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Coventry. Body Repair tasks include Welding and Brazing, Bonding and Riveting, Part Panel Replacement, Metal Finish Repairs, Panel Fill Repairs as well as looking at soft skills such as problem solving and time management.

CAPAS Chengdu 2026 (China)
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | Chengdu International Exhibition & Convention Center, No 198 Century City Road, Shanghai, Chengdu, 610041, China
The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS Chengdu) showcases the latest advancements in new energy and connectivity across the entire automotive supply chain, highlighting the progress of transformation in Southwest China’s automotive aftermarket. The 2025 event drew 21,896 visitors to connect with 773 exhibitors across a 52,000-sqm exhibition space.

ARC360 Conference
2026-05-21 09:30 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
ARC360 is an interactive automotive incident repair and motor insurance claims focused event hosted by I Love Claims.

Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The two-day Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026 – which will be themed “NEXUS” – will return to The VOX Conference Venue at Resort World in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

IMI Automotive Technology (Light Vehicle) National Qualifiers
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Delphi Academy, Unit 10, Titan Business Park, Spartan Close, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR, United Kingdom
The IMI Automotive Technology (Light Vehicle) National Qualifiers will take place on 27-29 May at the Delphi Technologies Academy near Warwick. Tasks include Vehicle Inspection, Engine Mechanical, Braking System, High Voltage, Body Electrical, Engine Electrical as well as looking at soft skills such as problem solving and time management.

Leveraging Technology to Reduce Risk in Complex Repairs (webinar)
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
In this data-driven panel discussion, US repairers and industry experts from sponsors OEC will unpack the growing challenge of repair procedure versioning, where the same vehicle can carry different repair requirements across model years, and why relying on memory or outdated documentation is no longer a viable strategy.

How to reduce risk and navigate repair complexity with technology (webinar)
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
“The repair procedure you used last year might be ‘wrong’ today”. In the past 12 months alone, 7.5 million OEM procedures were updated and more than 875,000 new ones were added. Join this free discussion-style webinar featuring US collision shop employees and industry experts. You’ll see how quickly OEM procedures are changing, why procedure versioning is becoming a major liability concern, and how technology can help your repair centre stay current, compliant, and confident.

TechFest North
2026-05-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way,, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom
GSF Car Parts is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet with the return of TechFest, the garage and workshop technology festivals. TechFest offers multiple opportunities for industry professionals and anyone looking to build a future in the automotive aftermarket. Alongside access to leading suppliers and networking opportunities, attendees can benefit from a packed programme of TechTalks delivered by some of the top suppliers.

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026
2026-06-03 09:30 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (UKGBE 2026) will return on the 3-4 June 2026 at the NEC, where it will offer an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to access the most dynamic training, technologies and tools for their trade. With the UK aftermarket in the middle of its biggest shift in living memory as it transitions to EVs and ADAS-enabled technologies, coupled with rapidly advancing service and repair technologies, the need for this event has never been stronger. The 2026 edition, which will once again be partnered with Bodyshop Magazine, is predicted to draw 180 leading suppliers and 5,000 automotive professionals to the NEC for a two-day event featuring an interactive exhibition, live demonstrations, workshops and panel discussions with leading industry experts. If you’re going, don’t miss our free BODYSHOP BUZZ networking party on 3 June (from 4:00pm)

BODYSHOP BUZZ 2026: NETWORKING EVENT
2026-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine will once again host its ever-popular BODYSHOP BUZZ networking event in partnership with Core Diagnostics – the free-for-all-bodyshops networking drinks party for the whole body repair sector and supply chain – at the NEC on the first afternoon of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 (3-4 June). BODYSHOP BUZZ will run from 4:00pm in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge (stand H10) and the adjacent Complete Collision and Car Care Live demonstration hub (G12) in the centre of the main area dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector. Just look out for the big Bodyshop Mag balloon. To attend BODYSHOP BUZZ, simply sign up in advance using the registration page coming soon on our website. And make sure you use Bodyshop Mag to get your free tickets for UKGBE 2026.
