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The Future of Automotive Training (webinar)
2021-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
The auto:resource Automotive Aftermarket Webinar Series returns on 30 March, when it will discuss the impact 2020 had on the landscape of automotive training, what it looks like now in 2021, and where it is going in the future.

SMMT Electrified 2021
2021-03-25 10:15 - 15:00 | Webinar
With decarbonisation of road transport at the forefront of the COP26 agenda and the UK’s Net-Zero ambition by 2050, SMMT Electrified is the summit for automotive industry leaders, government and key stakeholders in which to discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable mobility.

Logistics UK webinar 4
2021-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The fourth in the series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

The Future of Infotainment: A Radio-Centric Approach (webinar)
2021-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
A webinar event exploring the nascent hybrid radio market from an automotive industry perspective, drivers of both technical and commercial development, and the current state of play in terms of commercial offerings, operational requirements, component services and standards.

SMMT Production Outlook (webinar)
2021-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Webinar
Ian Henry of AutoAnalysis will present his latest outlook for UK and European car and light vehicle production through to 2026. The outlook is the first since the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement was reached in December, followed by a Q&A. Free for members; £120 for non-members.

IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize March 2021
2021-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation will hold its first Industry Briefing Bitesize session for 2021 – “The Digitalisation of the Automotive Aftermarket in 2021 and Beyond” – which is exclusive to its membership. The briefing will look at how “digitalisation can bring the aftermarket supply chain, workshops, service providers and the customer together in a 360-degree journey”. Ben Smith, founder of PECUVi Automotive, is the first guest speaker for 2021 and will be discussing Intelligent Motorist, a new app-based automotive vehicle health check solution.
IAAF members can email anns@iaaf.co.uk to register.

Logistics UK webinar 3: Van Security with TVL
2021-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The third in the series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

SMMT webinar: Additive manufacturing - a roundtable discussion
2021-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join this virtual panel for a lively discussion and insights from James Hawkins (director of Printing Portal), Michael Whitens (consultant to the Automotive Industry) and Aaron Delong (HP 3D WW Automotive lead).
Hosted by David Wong (senior Technology and innovation manager from SMMT), webinar topics will include:

What is the “new normal” going to look like and how is that going to affect working teams?
What does the digital workflow look like and what are the tools that are required?
What are the future trends that the panel see in the next 3-5 years?

Autosport International (ASI) Connect!
2021-03-10 09:00 - 2021-03-11 17:00 | Webinar
Motorsport Network, the team behind Autosport International, will this year host ASI Connect, an innovative digital networking event for the motorsport industry which will take place on 10-11 March 2021. The online-only event aims to capture the spirit of now cancelled Autosport International, and will be delivered in a digital format to bring together the motorsport industry in the safest way possible.

Insurance Innovators: Fraud & Claims (webinar)
2021-03-08 09:30 - 2021-03-11 16:00 | Webinar
Running as four episodes across one week, Insurance Innovators: Fraud & Claims aims to provide cutting-edge conversations and content. With two episodes focused on fraud and two episodes dedicated to claims, this is a great chance to dig deep into those key topics and themes affecting these significant parts of the industry.

Episode 1 – Responding to a new wave of fraud
Episode 2 – New tech in counter-fraud – harnessing the opportunities
Episode 3 – Tech-enabled claims – looking towards a new era
Episode 4 – Optimising the claims experience

POSTPONED: Fix Auto National Conference 2021
2021-03-08 09:00 - 2021-03-09 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Fix Auto UK has postponed its two-day national conference from 8-9 March 2021 until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision to move the event to 2-3 March 2022 has been made to ensure the safety of franchise partners, team members, event sponsors and industry guests along with all involved in making the event a success.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2021 (online)
2021-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
After more than 10 editions, the CLEPA Aftermarket Conference returns in virtual form in 2021 when it will focus on exploring new business models and platforms that are “transforming the aftermarket with efficient innovation and bringing solutions to the global market”.
The conference will also welcome expert speakers from the European aftermarket and the European Commission, which will present on how the legislative environment impacts the automotive aftermarket.

RSGB National Analysts Conference - Joining the Dots
2021-03-02 09:30 - 2021-03-03 16:30 | Webinar
The 2021 Road Safety GB National Analysts Conference – Joining the Dots – has moved online. By embracing a new format, the organisers will be able to deliver more content and facilitate more interactivity, with a wide range of topics suitable for all road safety professionals.
The event will take place over two days and features a total of six plenary sessions with themes covering Covid-19 response, active travel, collision investigation, vision zero, and showcases from local practitioners.

CIECAst webinar: Next Generation of CIECA Standards
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
This one-hour live broadcast will introduce CIECA’s next major initiative: “CIECA API Standards”. These JSON-based standards, using the OpenAPI framework, will supplement the existing BMS standards and provide the US collision industry with a new set of tools for integration.
Paul Barry, executive director, Paulette Reed, programme manager, and Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral and a member of the CIECA Architecture Committee, will provide an overview of this new chapter in the CIECA story.

Logistics UK webinar 2
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The second in the series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each is approximately one hour long and all are free to attend.

Carbon Neutral Repair webinar
2021-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
With the UK committed to net zero by 2050, there has never been a better time to differentiate your collision repair business, promote your CSR to the community and reduce costs by becoming carbon neutral. Find out more about Carbon Neutral Repair, the UK’s first programme dedicated to fixing the environment as well as cars.

3rd Annual Automotive Safety Summit (online)
2021-02-16 10:00 - 2021-02-17 17:00 | Webinar
International automotive safety experts will discuss the latest innovations in automotive safety and the future of mobility. The summit aims to bring together industry leaders who will share their experiences, discuss emerging trends and technologies. Opportunities will be available to virtually network with automotive industry decision-makers to meet practical discovery, development, and adoption challenges around safety in the automotive industry.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme - Customs
2021-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
In this fourth SMMT webinar in the series, Jose Maria Vinals, partner – international trade from Squire Patton Boggs, will join SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes and policy manager Lloyd Mulkerrins to look in detail at customs facilitations such as warehousing, transit and returned goods relief which may mitigate some of the impacts being experienced by the automotive industry since the UK left the transition period with the EU. The webinar will last one hour and there will be the opportunity to ask questions.

Logistics UK webinar 1: Van Excellence Standards with Brigade
2021-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The first in a series of eight webinars with Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners: AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL. Each will be approximately one hour long and all are free to attend. This first one will introduce the recent changes to the Logistics UK Van Excellence Standards, which have been updated to include safety technology.

National Apprenticeship Week 2021
2021-02-08 09:00 - 2021-02-14 17:00 | Various
This annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers and people of all ages and backgrounds. Employers are encouraged to promote the great work of their apprentices, while highlighting the many benefits apprenticeships bring to their business. Apprentices, at all stages of their learning will also be celebrated over the course of National Apprenticeship Week 2021.

Automotive retail recalibrated (webinar)
2021-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The events of 2020 have impacted many industries, not the least of which includes automotive, and have shaped the future of the sector. Under the theme “Driving Auto Brands with Purpose”, this webinar will analyse how the automotive industry is faring among change with a focus on purpose-led brands, what the industry has to teach and learn, and how and why the sector is where it is today.

The Biden administration: SMMT webinar (USA)
2021-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Covering policy implications for the automotive sector and trade with the UK, with the following agenda:

Welcome – Mike Hawes, chief executive, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Introduction – Anthony Phillipson, UK government trade commissioner for North America.
US automotive market overview (speaker tbc).
Biden administration – trade policy overview – Frank Samolis, co-chair International Trade Practice Group, Squire Patton Boggs.
Manufacturer perspective (speaker tbc).
Q&A

CCIF Toronto 2021 (online)
2021-02-03 09:00 - 2021-02-04 17:00 | Webinar
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) provides a national venue for all collision industry stakeholders to network, share information, and collaborate to develop solutions to common industry issues and challenges. CCIF meetings are held three times per year in different provinces across Canada.

SMMT webinar: Rules of Origin
2021-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Grant Thornton’s will be discussing how Rules of Origin in the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement will impact the automotive industry and how they are applied. There will be a mix of practical examples, sources of information and thoughts on the interaction with the government’s Net Zero emissions targets.
Speakers:

Mike Hawes, chief executive, SMMT
Lloyd Mulkerrins, policy manager, SMMT
Oliver Bridge, head of automotive, Grant Thornton
Adam Taylor, head of customs and excise, Grant Thornton

Automotive Industry Priorities 2021 (SMMT webinar)
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes will discuss the automotive industry’s priorities for 2021 and outline the SMMT business plan and priorities in responding to some of the key issues expected in the forthcoming year.

Webinar: Keeping the country moving in times of change
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Following a year that threw the importance of transport and logistics into the spotlight and supercharged the industry, what is next for transport and logistics and for diversity in the sector? Everywoman and Fleet News bring together a panel of leading industry figures to discuss the long term impact of the seismic events of 2020.

CIECAST webinar: Preparing for the EV revolution
2021-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
A one-hour live broadcast featuring three presenters from different segments of the collision repair industry who will explore the potential impacts resulting from the introduction of electric vehicles. They include John Eck, collision manager, Wholesale Dealer Channel, General Motors; Chris Evans, claim consultant, P&C Claims, State Farm Insurance; and Pete Tagliapietra, business development leader, NuGen IT.

ATF Professional webinar 3
2021-01-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Bringing together industry leaders and commentators over three mornings, these webinars are aimed at bringing anyone involved in vehicle recycling up-to-date and to look at what the future holds for the industry.

Automotive Tech Week: Megatrends (online)
2021-01-25 08:00 - 2021-01-29 17:00 | Webinar
Automotive Tech Week: Megatrends will replace CTS for 2021. The event will span five days across the last week of January with each day dedicated to a particular auto-tech megatrend for 2021. This is the opportunity for the Automotive Tech Industry to come together and debate the future of the industry.

Auto industry skills shortage and tackling EVs (webinar)
2021-01-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Automotive and engineering recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates is hosting a webinar which will bring together an expert panel comprising businesses and associations from engineering, crash repair, electromechanical and automotive sectors to examine the industry’s readiness for an EV future.
Speakers include:

Adrian Haller, managing director of Bruderer UK
David Hudson, advanced ICE and EV propulsion technology development specialist for Tata Motors in Europe
Steve Carter, automotive aftermarket EV specialist
Steve Nash, CEO of IMI
Crash repair and business strategist, David Lingham
