Bodyshop Magazine

CANCELLED: Industry 4.0 Summit and Expo
2020-03-31 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Industry 4.0 Summit and Expo which was due to be hosted at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 31 March 2020 has been cancelled.

POSTPONED: Women in STEM: How female engineers can transform the future
2020-03-26 | Lit & Phil Library, 23 Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Women in STEM conference which was due to be hosted at the Lit & Phil Library on 26 March 2020 has been postponed until later in the year. The new dates are to be confirmed by the organiser.

POSTPONED: CLEPA 2020 Aftermarket Conference (Belgium)
2020-03-25 18:00 - 2020-03-26 15:00 (Europe/London) | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, the CLEPA 2020 Aftermarket Conference which was due to be hosted at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel on 25-26 March 2020 has been postponed until later in the year. The new dates are yet to be confirmed by the organiser.

POSTPONED: EV Infrastructure Summit 2020
2020-03-25 - 2020-03-26 | Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the EV Infrastructure Summit which was due to be hosted at the Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House on 25-26 March 2020 has been postponed until later in the year. The new dates are set for the 7-8 October.

Volvo Product Technology Course
2020-03-23 | Volvo Training & Development Centre, Prospect Way, Daventry NN11 8QN
Due to a continued overwhelming response Volvo Cars UK have made available further dates for their product and technology update course. It provides delegates with the latest information on Volvo’s range of cars.
Over six hundred delegates from across the industry have already attended the session to date. It is aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers from insurance companies, accident management companies, engineers, fleet providers, training colleges, non-approved bodyshops and general industry personnel.
Email Elena Worthington at: elena.worthington@volvocars.com to book the course.

CIECAst webinar: Key to collaboration
2020-03-17 17:00 - 18:00
The next one-hour CIECAst webinar – The Key to Collaboration: Combining Technology and Communication – will be held Tuesday, 17 March at 11:00 CST (17:00 UK time) and will feature Michael Ortega, senior director of application development at Insurance Auto Auctions. Ortega will talk about collaborating effectively using the right technical tools, including OpenAPI (formerly known as Swagger), and will share when to use the technology and how to align company teams.

20th International Automobile Recycling Congress (Switzerland)
2020-03-11 - 2020-03-13 | Intercontinental Geneva, 7-9 Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, Genève, 1211, Switzerland
IARC 2020 is the international platform for discussing the latest developments and challenges in automobile recycling, bringing together more than 250 decision-makers in the ELV recycling chain such as car manufacturers, metal and plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators, policy-makers and many more.

IMI Centenary Dinner
2020-03-11 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the IMI for its 2020 Dinner. Be part of our 100th year celebrations, offering an opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and network in style. The IMI will be recognising the talent, commitment and passion that’s needed to develop the sector, during the awards for outstanding achievement. The evening will include special guests as well as dinner entertainment.

Total Composite Solutions training
2020-03-09 - 2020-03-13
Total Composite Solutions has announced it will run free product training days for body and paint repair professionals throughout the UK from 9-13 March. Total Composite Solutions is CarSystem’s exclusive UK partner. The courses will be run by refinishing technicians from Vosschemie GmbH’s automotive division. For further details call 02392 459513 or email sales@totalcompositesolutions.com.

Remit Group: Big Skills Debate
2020-03-06 10:00 - 13:30 | The Institute of the Motor Industry, Prince Michael Conference Centre, Fanshaws, Brickendon, Hertford, Herts, SG13 8PQ, United Kingdom
National training provider Remit Group is inviting apprenticeship levy paying automotive employers to join them at the ‘Big Skills Debate’, taking place at the IMI Conference Centre in Hertford on 6 March. Delegates will join a number of senior HR, training and development, and apprenticeship programme managers to discuss current policy and future developments within the automotive industry that will have an impact on future training and workforce development strategies.

CANCELLED: 2020 Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland)
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-15
The 2020 Geneva International Motor Show has been cancelled after the Swiss government banned gatherings of 1,000 people or more due to concerns about the coronavirus. The 90th edition of GIMS was scheduled to take place 5-15 March 2020.

POSTPONED: Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-07
Messe Frankfurt has announced that Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2020 has been postponed in light of the coronavirus pandemic with the new show dates now set for 20-22 August 2020. The 4th edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City will offer a variety of events with insights into recent trends including the aftermarket from industry experts who will also offer practical tips.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Energy Summit (Portugal)
2020-03-04 - 2020-03-05 | SANA Metropolitan Hotel Lisbon, R. Soeiro Pereira Gomes 2, Lisbon, 1600-198 Portugal
A two-day event which will bring together key stakeholders from all facets of the hydrogen industry to discuss the required economical and infrastructural innovations for a sustainable future energy carrier. The key discussions will involve monetisation, technology implementations, production and transportation, with case studies presented from across Europe.

Cromax Basecoat tri-coat application training course
2020-03-02 - 2020-03-03 | 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.

IMI Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Level 2 & 3 training course
2020-02-26 09:00 - 2020-02-27 17:00
These learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage systems.
It is therefore designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system.
This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.
These roles can include but are not exclusive to: maintenance and repair technician

ABI Annual Conference 2020
2020-02-25 | etc.Venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
The ABI Annual Conference 2020, billed as the “standout insurance event of the year”, brings together industry leaders, politicians and regulators to debate the issues affecting insurance and long-term savings.

Advanced Cromax Basecoat training course
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-25 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course covers Cromax Basecoat – everything from colour mixing to application and blending techniques. Participants leave this course with the ability to cope with even the most difficult colours and finishes.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Sweden)
2020-02-19 08:00 - 2020-02-20 17:00 | Waterfront Congress Centre, Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden is to host the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety on 19–20 February 2020 at Waterfront Congress Centre in Stockholm. The conference will be co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation, and minister-led delegations from more than 80 countries are expected to attend, together with representatives from the world of industry and research. The aim is to reach global consensus on guidelines for continued international collaboration on road safety up to 2030.

IBIS Middle East 2020: Rev-it-up! (Dubai)
2020-02-11 19:00 - 2020-02-12 17:30 | Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Airport Road, Dubai, Garhoud, PO Box 10001, United Arab Emirates
IBIS Middle East returns to Dubai on 12 February 2020 for the eighth consecutive year. Since its inception in 2013, IBIS ME has grown in reach and reputation to become the premier annual conference for the region’s collision repair industry. IBIS ME gets under way on 11 February (19:15) with a networking reception and informal dinner, and continues throughout the following day (12 February) when a series of influential industry speakers will deliver thought-leadership, knowledge sharing, and learning and business development opportunities.

SCSC Safety-Critical Systems Symposium
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-13 | The Principal York, Station Road, York YO24 1AA
This symposium is for all of those working in the field of system and functional safety, including engineers, managers, consultants, regulators and assessors. The conference will cover the themes of autonomy, AI and machine learning, safety services, improving practice, human factors and safety culture, risk analysis and assessment, security informed safety, data safety and agile development.

Sophus3 2020 Summit
2020-02-11 | 30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB
The 17th Sophus3 Summit will bring together more than 200 European automotive leaders to discuss the latest trends in digital marketing. Drawing on two decades of automotive digital expertise, the hand-picked panel of speakers from leading brands will share best practice in online customer experience.

Cromax matt and tinted clearcoat finishes training course
2020-02-10 - 2020-02-11 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course shows participants how to accurately match new clearcoat trends from many automotive manufacturers. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will be taught how to identify and to apply a matt or tinted clearcoat. Participants are shown how to use different colour matching tools such as the ChromaVision spectrophotometer, Fan Deck and test panels. The trainer will share useful tips and advice to minimise costly reworks and to deliver increased productivity.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

BMW Group Apprenticeship Open Evening
2020-02-05 | BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, Canton Ln, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1GB
BMW Group are hosting an Apprenticeship Open Evening where aspiring apprentices will have the opportunity to talk to current and former apprentices, as well as training managers to find out more about its level three and degree apprenticeships. In addition, students will have the chance to get advice on the recruitment process from BMW’s recruitment team, and will be taken on a tour around the plant.
The invitation is aimed at parents and current year 11-13 students looking to start an apprenticeship in August 2020 onwards.

IMI - Bodyshop Consulting management training course
2020-02-04 | Fanshaws Ln, Brickendon, Hertford SG13 8PQ
Running a bodyshop has always been tough. Profit gets squeezed from every angle possible and in a competitive market place only the most efficient and knowledgeable bodyshops will survive. This course unravels the mysteries of how to get to a healthy and sustainable bottom line profit from the business of repairing damaged vehicles.
At an extra cost delegates can take a useful ‘post course’ option of 1-to-1 coaching, to help apply what they have learned into their own business, further enhancing their chances of success.
This course is not academic with no assessment at the end. The aim is to help you gain knowledge to continually improve your business and increase profitability.

National Apprenticeship Week 2020
2020-02-03 - 2020-02-07
The National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England and is a time to recognise and applaud apprenticeship success stories across the country.
Apprenticeship employers use the opportunity to promote the success of their apprentices and highlight the huge benefits to other employers, of all sizes, who are thinking of taking on an apprentice. Apprentices across the country will also be celebrated throughout the week, with engagement and events in schools and colleges.

Mining for and with the Electric Vehicle
2020-01-29 | The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, 297 Euston Road, London NW1 3AD, United Kingdom
This conference aims to bring together companies that mine and process battery minerals with those that use the minerals to manufacture batteries and those that use those batteries in electric vehicles. The conference will discuss the current state of supply and development of battery technology and where it is likely to develop.

NEC Classic Motor Show
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10 | Birmingham NEC Arena, United Kingdom
Britain’s biggest end-of-season celebration of motoring culture packs thousands of cars, clubs and celebrities into Birmingham’s NEC. Don’t miss the celebrity guests which in the past have included Sir Stirling Moss, rally driver Bron Burrell, plus TV’s Fuzz Townshend, Tim Shaw, Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead.
Tickets: from £26.50 (advance) £30 (on the door)

Bodyshop Live! and Bodyshop Awards
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-20 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
A jam-packed two days to celebrate and recognise our industry’s high-achievers and rising stars. Live arena with sessions from car makers, breakout seminars, awards ceremony, gala dinner and much more!
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IAA Cars (Frankfurt Motor Show)
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-22 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
IAA – The 68th International Motor Show

Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix 2019
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
A packed weekend of racing, concerts and entertainment on and off the track.
Possibly the final F1 grand prix at Silverstone? Craig David appearing on the Saturday night.
Tickets: from £50
