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SUMMARY:MSO Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:The MSO Symposium\, which runs alongside the SEMA Show\, is the go-to annual event for multi-shop operations\, or MSOs\, in the US automotive collision repair industry. It promises invaluable agenda content\, high-level speakers\, and event networking activities\, including with leaders from large\, small\, and regional MSOs such as Caliber Collision Centres\, Certified Collision Group\, Classic Collision\, Crash Champions\, Gerber Collision & Glass\, and others.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/mso-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Beach\, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MSO Symposium":MAILTO:BrianN@msosymposium.com
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SUMMARY:Insurance Innovators Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Insurance Innovators Summit is billed as “the event reshaping insurance as we know it” and expects to draw 2000-plus insurance big hitters and next-gen disruptors from around the globe. It promises to be where you can “forge ground-breaking partnerships\, turn disruptive forces into opportunities and supercharge your innovation agenda”.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/insurance-innovators-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper Street\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:SEMA Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show will take place in early November at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. It is a trade-only event which showcases the latest automotive trends\, products\, and innovations in North America and is one of the world’s largest automotive specialty equipment shows\, with more than 2\,400 exhibitors and 70\,000 delegates attending each year.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/sema-show-2025/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Centre\, 3150 Paradise Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)":MAILTO:semashow@sema.org
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SUMMARY:NBRA Southwest Regional Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NBRA Southwest Regional Event will take place at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club on 5 November and will includes free-of-charge daytime “speed-networking” sessions for repairers and supplier partners\, as well as panel discussions. There will also be an evening networking dinner.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-southwest-regional-event/
LOCATION:Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club\, Sandy Park Way\, Exeter\, EX2 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Classic Motor Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Billed as the UK’s best-loved classic car show\, the Classic Motor Show 2025 will showcase a diverse collection of more than 3\,000 fresh classic cars and bikes\, enable connections with more than 300 motoring clubs\, provide 430-plus specialist trader stands\, including the UK’s largest indoor autojumble\, and deliver the usual must-haves such as celebrity appearances and expert insights for amateur and professional restoration experts.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/classic-motor-show-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Mechanex 2025 (Sandown)
DESCRIPTION:Mechanex is returning to Sandown Park in November. Billed as one of the UK’s leading trade shows for SMR professionals\, Mechanex enables technicians to get hands-on with all the latest parts\, tools\, equipment and diagnostics\, and get free practical advice on the latest vehicle technology.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/mechanex-2025-sandown/
LOCATION:Sandown Park Racecourse\, Portsmouth Road\, Esher\, Surrey\, KT10 9AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamerville (PMM magazine)":MAILTO:circulation@hamerville.co.uk
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SUMMARY:AM Live 2025
DESCRIPTION:This UK event for modern automotive retailers aims to be the go-to event for franchised and independent dealers\, OEMs\, leaders and innovators to source the latest technology solutions\, products and services in the industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/am-live-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Management (AM Online)":MAILTO:https://www.am-online.com/contact-us/
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SUMMARY:DEBRA Fight Night 2025
DESCRIPTION:The special 20th anniversary of DEBRA Fight Night returns to the recently refurbished and illustrious London Hilton on Park Lane. This exhilarating evening hosted by legendary boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren\, is perfect for entertaining clients\, staff\, friends and family\, as well as raising funds for this excellent charity.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/debra-fight-night-2025/
LOCATION:London Hilton on Park Lane\, 22 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="DEBRA UK":MAILTO:debra@debra.org.uk
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SUMMARY:IBIS France 2025
DESCRIPTION:IBIS France returns on 17-18 November 2025 in Poitiers\, France. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition\, IBIS France 2025 brings the global IBIS Worldwide standard of insight\, innovation\, and networking back to the heart of the French collision repair industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibis-france-2025/
LOCATION:Palais Des Congrès Du Futuroscope\, 1 Avenue du Futuroscope\, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou\, Poitiers\, 86360\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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SUMMARY:VRA Automotive Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s 2025 Automotive Summit will again be held at The Slate at Warwick University on Wednesday 19 November. It will feature detailed sessions on the Macroeconomic Picture\, UK Auto Retail\, Remarketing for Fleets and New Technology\, with speakers including Glynne Jones from the Bank of England\, Duncan McPhee of Hendy Group\, Michael Dunne of Dunne Insights\, Chris Bond of BDO UK\, and Shaun McGirr of DevOn.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/vra-automotive-summit-2025/
LOCATION:The Slate\, Warwick University\, Coventry\, Warwickshire\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)":MAILTO:contact@thevra.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Motor Trader Industry Awards\, now in their 35th year\, celebrate excellence across motor retailing. The awards will take place on 19 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane\, attracting an audience of dealers\, suppliers and service providers from the motor retail sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/motor-trader-industry-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T170000
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SUMMARY:IMI Skills Competition Finals 2025
DESCRIPTION:The IMI Skills Competition sets out to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector. Run annually\, they are designed to raise standards\, confidence and levels of expertise in technical skills across four streams of competition: automotive body repair\, automotive refinishing\, light vehicle technology and heavy vehicle technology. They also provide a pathway for apprentices to compete as part of Team UK in the WorldSkills International competitions.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/imi-skills-competition-finals-2025/
LOCATION:Cardiff & Vale College\, City Centre Campus\, Dumballs Road\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 5FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:SMMT Annual Dinner 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 108th SMMT Annual Dinner will be held on 25 November 2025 in the Great Room at Grosvenor House Hotel\, Park Lane. The dinner is one of the key events in the automotive calendar\, and is expected to be attended by 1\,000 guests from the automotive industry\, government and the media.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/smmt-annual-dinner-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)":MAILTO:smmtsummit@smmt.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Shanghai 2025
DESCRIPTION:Automechanika Shanghai is the largest trade event for the automotive aftermarket in the China region. The 2024 event drew 222\,341 visitors from 181 countries and regions\, with 28% visiting from outside China. 6\,763 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions showcased their products and services across 350\,000 sqm of exhibition space.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-shanghai-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai)\, 333 Songze Avenue Road\, Shanghai\, Qingpu District\, China
CATEGORIES:General Events
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