ABI Annual Conference 2024
2024-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The ABI Annual Conference aims to bring together key industry decision-makers to discuss major issues affecting the insurance and long-term savings industry. Sessions will explore what firms can do to continue to build trust and confidence, reduce complexity and improve transparency, how to shape an effective market, and how the sector must support a healthy and diverse workforce.

Road Safety GB's Joining the Dots Conference
2024-03-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ, United Kingdom
Now into it’s ninth year running, the RSGB National Analysts Conference, Joining the Dots, returns with a hybrid event on 6 March 2024, with the aim of continuing to provide support and guidance for the road safety profession, stakeholders and the wider community. Content will be focused around four core themes – Data and Policy; Machine Learning and new data; Safety Performance Indicators; and examples of good practice. The keynote speaker will be Richard Holden MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Roads and Local Transport).

Understanding battery degradation with AI and test data (webinar)
2024-03-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This webinar will include an update on the initial findings from building battery ageing models in the Monolith software environment using high-quality battery test data from About:Energy. Some of the findings will cover:

Exploring and preparing battery test data to create a machine-learning model.
Using machine-learning models to predict the battery degradation path and end-point for capacity and power fade.
Predicting which cell aging tests can be stopped early based on the models to accelerate the testing process.

Safety & Driver Well-being (Fleet News webinar)
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Driver safety and well-being is a top priority for fleet decision-makers and this webinar aims to offer best-practice advice on a range of initiatives from building a safety culture, improving driver behaviour, drug-driving, stress and mental health, safe vehicle procurement, and combating driver distraction.

National Insurance Awards 2024
2024-03-07 18:00 - 23:30 | London Marriott Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP, United Kingdom
Celebrating excellence in the sector, the National Insurance Awards by Insurance Today aim to highlight the best in general insurance provision and management. Featuring a range of categories for companies and teams that demonstrate excellence in their field.

Fleet News Awards
2024-03-13 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The annual Fleet News Awards returns in March 2024 with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the huge benefits that go with being celebrated on stage in front of nearly 1,100 sector peers.

IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024
2024-03-13 18:30 - 23:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024 will be held on 13 March at the InterContinental London, Park Lane. This prestigious event offers an opportunity to celebrate with your automotive industry peers, family and friends, recognising the incredible talent, commitment and passion driving the sector forward. The evening will include special guests as well as dinner entertainment.

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Peterborough)
2024-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Keco Tabs UK, Unit 5, A1, Parkway, Southgate Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6YN, United Kingdom
The first stop on the 2024 INDASA Experience Roadshow – the series of four training days for technicians that was first staged so successfully last year – will be held at Keco Tabs UK’s Peterborough training centre and headquarters on 14 March. Follow the INDASA Experience Roadshow registration link to sign up. Each training day will include:

In-depth product knowledge
Behind-the-scenes access to big brand experts
Food and refreshments
Free merchandise and product samples
The chance to win high-value prizes

NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show (USA)
2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Meadowlands Exposition Centre, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
The NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show by AASP/NJ offers networking, education, and exhibits from leading repair trade professionals. Tailored to fit the needs of automotive repair professionals and billed as “promoting the success of the automotive repair industry”, the show aims to provide knowledge, information, and product browsing opportunities, as well as seminars, presentations, and networking activities.

IBIS USA 2024
2024-03-19 08:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | JW Marriott Anaheim, 1775 S Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
IBIS Worldwide returns to the USA on 19-21 March, with IBIS USA 2024 taking place in Anaheim on the west coast. This exclusive, invite-only event will bring together the North American and Canadian automotive collision repair industries for multi-day networking and high-level conference discussion.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
The 15th edition of the CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Aftermarket Conference continues its focus on sustainability policies, the evolution of technology, and the changing political and economic landscape which all represent significant challenges that the automotive aftermarket must adapt to. The 2024 conference will kick-off with dynamic pitches from 10 start-ups, presenting their latest technological advancements, followed by a networking dinner. The event will also feature an informative market outlook as well as an interactive panel discussion addressing the regulatory framework needed to ensure a competitive aftermarket.

Vehicles Don’t Crash - People Do
2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom
National Highways is hosting a one-day national conference covering the key issues commercial fleet operators should focus on to help reduce collisions involving their drivers.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration closes
2024-03-28 | Online Event
Registrations for the WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 open on 26 February 2024 and will close on 28 March. These competition programmes give young individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to benchmark their skills against the best young professionals across the UK – many of them from automotive sectors including mechanical, body repair and car painting.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming competition cycle:

Registration (26 February-28 March 2024): Competitors can secure their spot in the competitions.
Entry (April 2024): Starts with a remote or online testing.
National Qualifiers (April-28 June 2024): Benchmark skills locally or online.
Finalists announcement (11 July 2024).
Training and development (September -November 2024): Prepare for the National Finals.
National Finals (November 2024): Showcase skills on the national stage.
Squad UK: Eligible students can join Squad UK for a chance to compete in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024
2024-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Arena MK, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition and its various co-located events will take place on 28 March at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes. It will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across the UK to gather to discuss pressing issues facing the industry. It aims to connect key stakeholders across the full spectrum of British manufacturing, including automotive.

Everything Electric LONDON
2024-03-28 09:00 - 2024-03-30 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The two-part UK home energy and electric vehicle event, formerly known as Fully Charged North & South, is returning in 2024 as a three-part show starting with Everything Electric LONDON at the ExCeL in late March, which will be followed by Everything Electric NORTH at the Yorkshire Event Centre in May, and Everything Electric SOUTH at the Farnborough International Centre in October.
Over the three days of each show, there will be a range of exhibits and activities, including:

An extensive range of electric vehicle and micro-mobility test drives and rides, plus even more on display.
50+ live theatre sessions with your favourite Fully Charged presenters, joined by industry experts and special guests discussing hot topics.
Dozens of exhibitors from the worlds of electric vehicles and clean home energy showcasing their products and solutions.
Commercial Vehicle Zone, showcasing the latest in transportation and logistics, from electric transit vans to buses and agricultural EVs.

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 + 30 UNDER 30
2024-03-31 09:00 - 23:59 | Online Event
Nominations close on this date for the Bodyshop Awards 2024 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. We will accept entries in all 18 awards categories and the 30 Under 30 until midnight on 31 March. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

Freedom of Mobility Forum 2024
2024-04-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Webinar
The second annual Freedom of Mobility Forum, initiated by Stellantis, will include live digital debate centred on “How will our planet accommodate the mobility needs of 8 billion people?” The discussion will explore how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives. This year’s panel of international experts will be representing society, tech and AI, the environment, and economic and business disciplines, including automotive. New for 2024, students from three leading universities will help shape the debate by challenging the panellists.

PaintExpo 2024 (Germany)
2024-04-09 09:00 - 2024-04-11 17:00 | Exhibition Centre Karlsruhe, Messe Karlsruhe, Messeallee 1, Rheinstetten, D-76287, Germany
PaintExpo takes place every other year in Karlsruhe, Germany as a showcase for innovations, applications, future technologies and trends covering all aspects of industrial coatings, including automotive refinish. The trade fair spans the entire range of international products and services in the coatings supply chain, including spray guns, equipment and materials to automation technology.

Automechanika Buenos Aires 2024 (Argentina)
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-13 17:00 | La Rural Trade Center, Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires, Caballito, CABA 1425, Argentina
Argentina’s leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket industry targeting trade visitors from across South America.

Trends and opportunities in the UK vehicle leasing sector (webinar)
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This Fleet News webinar will discuss key topics affecting the future of leasing and funding. Areas covered will include EV transition challenges, how to generate retail BEV demand, future residual value expectations, threats/opportunities from Chinese new entrants, and thoughts around the future of the company car.

MACH24
2024-04-15 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
MACH, organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), is the longest-running manufacturing and engineering exhibition in the UK with a distinct ability to showcase the largest variety of manufacturing technology solutions in the country. MACH24 will include entire halls dedicated to welding and AI applications.

Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
2024-04-16 09:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Engineering Supply Chain Show is where engineering and manufacturing buyers go to find world-class suppliers, exclusively for the UK engineering and manufacturing supply chain. Organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and being hosted at the NEC in April 2024, this show-within-a-show is part of the MACH24 exhibition but sits as a separate three-day event in Hall 7.

Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024 (Netherlands)
2024-04-16 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, GZ, 1078, Netherlands
The road traffic industry is undergoing major changes, and advances are on a fast track trajectory. Experience the latest solutions for today’s challenges with experts in the field, and discover the latest trends in infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, road safety and parking. The show will feature 900-plus exhibitors and 200 speakers.

Automechanika Astana 2024 (Kazakhstan)
2024-04-17 09:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
Automechanika Astana – the largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and Central Asia – will be held from 17-19 April 2024 at the International Exhibition Centre (IEC) Expo in Astana.

Salon Privé London 2024
2024-04-18 10:00 - 2024-04-20 17:00 | The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in the world of luxury cars at Salon Privé London in April. Explore the lawns of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea for a spectacular display of classic and modern cars, luxury brands and artisan goods, and gourmet hospitality.

Commercial Vehicle Show 2024
2024-04-23 09:00 - 2024-04-25 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The CV Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in Britain. With all the latest vehicles, trailers, equipment, and technology on display, the 2024 CV Show will be unmissable for thousands of fleet owners, directors, senior managers, engineers and anyone operating or working on commercial vehicles as part of their body repair business. Within the show there is a Workshop Sector which showcases everything from OE components and replacement parts to maintenance management systems, garage and bodyshop equipment.

INDASA Experience Roadshow 2024 (Sunderland)
2024-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Sunderland College, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX, United Kingdom
The second stop on the 2024 INDASA Experience Roadshow – the series of four training days for technicians that was first staged so successfully last year – will be held at Sunderland College on 25 April. Follow the INDASA Experience Roadshow registration link to sign up. Each training day will include:

In-depth product knowledge
Behind-the-scenes access to big brand experts
Food and refreshments
Free merchandise and product samples
The chance to win high-value prizes

EV Infrastructure Expo 2024
2024-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Wing (Silverstone), Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TL, United Kingdom
The EV Infrastructure Expo takes place in April 2024 at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit. The event will provide an opportunity for businesses in the field to present and showcase their latest products, technologies and services, to network and do business.

CIECA API Standards: A roadmap for the future (webinar)
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its next technical webinar on Thursday, 25 April, when it will share the following updates:

Information about the CAPIS development process.
How EMS/BMS are being converted to CAPIS.
Examples of how members can use CIECA Standards to develop API messages.

Presenters include CIECA Architecture Committee chair Dan Webster, principal architect, IT Enterprise at Enlyte; and committee members Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral; Mike Hastings, a product manager at Car-Part.com; CIECA Board of Trustees member Jeff Schroder, founding CEO of Car-Part.com; and Paulette Reed, CIECA’s technical project manager.

Automechanika Riyadh 2024 (Saudi Arabia)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Automechanika Riyadh returns for its sixth edition in 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket and service industry. It will be held from 30 April to 2 May 2024 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
