ILC Motor Claims Networking Lunch
2026-01-16 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The I Love Claims Motor Claims Networking Lunch in January is expected to attract key individuals of influence from across the insurance claims industry. This year’s event includes a move to a new venue, Grosvenor House, London – offering greater potential for an exceptional event experience, value added sponsorship opportunities and expanded reach across the claims community.

ABI Annual Conference 2026
2026-02-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The Association of British Insurers’ Annual Conference is expected to bring together key industry decision-makers from across the insurance and long-term savings industry. The agenda, featuring expert speakers from within and beyond the insurance sector, will explore how the industry can “collectively accelerate change, drive growth, and strengthen resilience” to help households, communities, and businesses across the UK.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 (India)
2026-02-05 09:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 | Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Sector 25 Dwarka, New Delhi, 110061, India
India’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the Indian subcontinent. Its latest chapter scored high on exhibitor and visitor satisfaction delivering a plethora of new product innovations and high performance networking.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (heats)
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00 | Emtec (Nottingham College), Ruddington Fields Business Park, Nottingham, Notts, NG11 6JZ, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition heats over five days in February at EMTEC (Nottingham College) during National Apprenticeship Week. In 2026 there will be a new category for apprentice VDAs, alongside body repair, refinishing, and MET. The schedule for the heats is as follows:

Body repair: 9-10 February
Refinishing: 10-11 February
VDA: 11-12 February
MET: 12-13 February

The finals will take place over two days the following week at Thatcham Research, with a ceremony for the winners to be held at the end of the second day.

National Apprenticeships Week 2026
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Online Event
A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

IBIS Middle East 2026 (UAE)
2026-02-10 09:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 | Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
IBIS Middle East 2026 will take place in February at a new venue in Dubai. The event will be the first one under the new 2026 theme “Connecting Changemakers” and will feature a more dynamic format, interactive high-level debate, and the usual unparalleled networking opportunities.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (finals)
2026-02-18 09:00 - 2026-02-19 17:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition finals over two-days at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy in February. In 2026 there is a new category for apprentice VDAs, alongside body repair, refinishing, and MET. There will be a ceremony for the winners at the end of the second day on 19 February. The competition heats in all four categories take place at EMTEC (Nottingham College) from 9-13 February.

Insurance Innovators Fraud & Claims
2026-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
Insurance Innovators Fraud & Claims is billed as the place where claims and counter fraud experts from across Europe come together to shape innovation and best practice.  With two conferences in one event, attendees can dig deep into how to protect industry profitability, better serve customers and keep fraudsters at bay.

NBRA Equipment Expo
2026-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | GTG Training Centre, Bearing Drive, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ, United Kingdom
The Ageas and NBRA Equipment Expo returns to GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton in February 2026, and it promises to be even bigger and better than the 2025 edition. The event is a chance to see the latest innovations, explore tools and technology shaping the repair industry, and connect with leading suppliers.

Modern Insurance Claims Awards
2026-02-26 18:30 - 23:30 | Rum Warehouse (Titanic Hotel), Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN, United Kingdom
The Modern Insurance Magazine Claims Awards are “dedicated to celebrating and uniting every aspect of the claims ecosystem”. This year’s Modern Claims Awards will strive to acknowledge rising and established superstars in the world of claims, while revelling in the talent of the insurance sector.

Commercial Fleets Summit 2026 (Belgium)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | Van der Valk Hotel (Brussels Airport), Culliganlaan 4, Brussels, Machelen, 1831, Belgium
The Commercial Fleets Summit is a two-day international industry event dedicated to LCV fleets. The 2026 edition will explore how to cut total cost across the entire fleet lifecycle, from in-fleeting to de-fleeting. It promises to provide practical toolkits and use cases, as well as a looking in detail at emerging trends.

IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2026
2026-03-11 18:00 - 23:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
The Institute of the Motor Industry Annual Dinner and Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 11 March at the London InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane. It promises to be an exciting night of celebration of automotive excellence with some of the best and brightest working in the sector.

SMMT Electrified 2026
2026-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
SMMT Electrified brings together more than 400 senior representatives from industry, government, key partner sectors such as infrastructure, energy, fleets, insurance and logistics, and diverse stakeholders to discuss how we can jointly make the transition to zero emission mobility a success.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference (Belgium)
2026-03-18 09:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
Cybersecurity requirements and Euro 7 standards, along with the review of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation, are reshaping the regulatory framework for the automotive aftermarket, and – together with rapid technological developments – are set to transform the industry. The 2026 edition of the CLEPA Aftermarket Conference will highlight how collaboration empowers competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Europe’s leading event for the sector will bring together senior executives, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Fleet News Awards 2026
2026-03-18 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Fleet News Awards will return in March 2026 with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the benefits that go with winning and being shortlisted.

Classic Car & Restoration Show 2026
2026-03-20 09:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are a restoration or repair professional, or you are simply looking to reignite your passion for cars. The event brings together 1300-plus cars on display, 160-plus car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models, and 250-plus exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, service providers and product suppliers.

IBIS USA 2026
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00 | Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, 7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona, AZ, 85258, United States
IBIS USA 2026 will take place in March at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will include thought-leadership content under the new 2026 theme “Connecting Changemakers” and will feature a more dynamic format and interactive high-level debate, as well as the usual unparalleled IBIS networking opportunities.

AutoTechnica 2026
2026-03-29 09:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 | Brussels Exhibition Centre (Brussels Expo), Place de Belgique 1, Bruxelles, 1020, Belgium
AutoTechnica, the leading trade fair for the automotive and aftersales sectors in the Benelux region, will take place at the Brussels Expo next March. Following on from the success of the 2024 edition, the trade fair will once again be a meeting place for automotive professionals and will focus on current developments, information sharing and networking among a wide range of representatives from the aftersales and mobility sector, including bodyshops, independent garages, brand distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, tyre specialists, transport companies and fleet owners.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS & 30 UNDER 30 2026
2026-03-31 00:00 - 23:00 | Online Event
Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30 will close at midnight on 31 March 2026. Both competitions are completely free to enter and are judged by an independent panel of collision repair experts. The prize-giving ceremony for both competitions will take place during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 on 14-15 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham.

Automechanika Buenos Aires 2026 (Argentina)
2026-04-08 09:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | La Rural Trade Center, Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires, Caballito, CABA 1425, Argentina
Argentina’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from South America. With an undisputable leading position and as a strategic point for the automotive and spare part industry business, Automechanika Buenos Aires gathers the whole offer and demand in only one place.

Tektonic 2026 (USA)
2026-04-09 09:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | Marriott Marquis, 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Tektonic is a brand new automotive conference that will launch in the US in 2026. Whether you’re leading the business, managing the front desk, or on the tools in the workshop, Tektonic aims to offer tailored training to elevate your skills, connect with peers, and drive your career forward in a space built for you … “Come for the workshop-tested fixes, leave with the horsepower to hit top-gear growth”. Tektonic is a three-day event built for every workshop, no matter your size, brand, or business model.

Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (China)
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-15 17:00 | Capital International Exhibition Centre of China (CIECC), 6 North 3rd Ring East Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, Shunyi District, 100621, China
The 74th edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) aftermarket trade show will take place in Beijing in April 2026. AMR, which comes under the Messe Frankfurt umbrella, aims to advance the automotive aftermarket in China and the wider Asian region. By offering comprehensive services and keeping pace with industry development, it continues to grow its reputation among attendees and exhibitors.

Automechanika Astana 2026 (Kazakhstan)
2026-04-15 09:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
The largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and the Caspian region.

The CV Show 2026
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 will deliver a reimagined event experience around a new theme entitled “Fuelling Change – The Route to Net Zero”, including a revitalised content programme, new feature zones, and more meaningful engagement for both visitors and exhibitors. With 15,000+ targeted industry attendees and a stronger year-round platform, it remains the most effective stage in the UK to launch, connect, and influence the future of commercial mobility.

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
Automechanika Riyadh, one of the largest aftermarket trade shows in the region, regularly draws 3030-plus exhibitor to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), providing attendees with a wide variety of products and solutions to explore.

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.

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 in Melbourne 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.

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.

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.
