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Commercial Fleets Summit 2026 (Belgium)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Automechanika Istanbul 2026 (Turkey)
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-24 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.

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.

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.

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 the ever-popular BODYSHOP BUZZ powered by Core Diagnostics networking event – a free-for-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-6:00pm in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge (stand J12) 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.

Company Car in Action 2026
2026-06-10 08:30 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | UTAC Millbrook, Station Lane, Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Billed as the UK’s premier test-driving event for fleets managers, Company Car in Action regularly attracts hundreds of decision-makers to Millbrook Proving Ground to help them make informed decisions about which electric brands and models are right for their fleet. They have the opportunity to test drive the latest EV and hybrid models, understand the shift to new technologies and the cost-saving benefits of cleaner cars, and gain insight into to the views of industry experts.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-17 16:00 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The assessments for the finalists in all eight technician and apprentice categories for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 will take place at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy from 15-17 June. The technical categories for 2026 are:

Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year
Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year

Click this link to nominate a candidate for these competitions or for any other category in the Bodyshop Awards 2026. Or click here to nominate an individual for our 30 Under 30.

MOVE 2026
2026-06-17 09:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
MOVE is billed as “the world’s No.1 tech mobility and start-up show” and brings together the people and companies redefining mobility. MOVE connects the entire mobility ecosystem, focused on tech, business models and sustainable futures. Bringing together leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain, MOVE provides opportunities to learn, innovate, partner and do business.

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2026 (Vietnam)
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 | Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, District 7, Viet Nam
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City reflects the growing opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive industry. In 2025, the trade fair attracted nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 15,000 visitors for business opportunities, conferences, workshops, drift and stunt shows, as well as auto services across 22,600 sqm at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Automotive Europe 2026
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Hilton Munich Park, München, Germany
This critical gathering of OEMs, top-tier suppliers, and policymakers brings together the decision-makers essential to shaping the future of European mobility. With urgent discussions across two stages, Automotive Europe 2026 offers an excellent chance to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and build the strategies required to stay ahead in a fiercely competitive era.

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2026 (Germany)
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
The ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo returns to Stuttgart, Germany in June. This annual gathering of manufacturers, authorities and professionals from all aspects of ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology sectors delivers insights into key strategic developments from across the globe and helps to identify the next generation of tech driving this increasingly competitive landscape.
