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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Automechanika Riyadh 2026 (Saudi Arabia)
DESCRIPTION:Due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East\, Automechanika Riyadh 2026 has been postponed until 2027. New dates will be posted on the Bodyshop Magazine events diary as soon as they are announced.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-riyadh-2026-saudi-arabia/
LOCATION:Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)\, King Abdullah Road\, King Abdullah District\, Riyadh\, 11564\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Materials Regulations & Sustainability Event 2026 (Belgium)
DESCRIPTION:As the automotive industry enters a decisive period shaped by major political and legislative milestones in 2026\, this conference will be especially relevant for automotive suppliers\, policymakers\, technical specialists\, and sustainability professionals. Key themes will include: promoting the strategic autonomy of the European automotive sector; implementing sustainability\, circularity and climate policies; and mastering materials compliance and product footprint declaration.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/materials-regulations-sustainability-event-2026-belgium/
LOCATION:SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre\, Mont des Arts\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers)":MAILTO:info@clepa.be
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SUMMARY:BVSF Convention & AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Convention and AGM of the British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF) will be held at The Woodland Grange Hotel\, Leamington Spa in May.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bvsf-convention-agm-2026/
LOCATION:The Woodland Grange Hotel\, Old Milverton Lane\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 6RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF)":MAILTO:email@bvsf.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T090000
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SUMMARY:BIBA Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/biba-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester Central Convention Complex\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA)":MAILTO:enquiries@biba.org.uk
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SUMMARY:EV Expo & Conference UK
DESCRIPTION:Billed as the UK’s “B2B EV ecosystem event”\, the EV Expo & Conference UK in May will be when fleets\, OEMs\, infrastructure providers\, investors and policymakers come together for two days of conference sessions\, exhibition showcases and networking\, to accelerate the UK’s EV transition.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ev-expo-conference-uk/
LOCATION:ExCel London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Valiant & Company":MAILTO:info@valiantandcompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T090000
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SUMMARY:NFDA Driving Automotive 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Franchised Dealers Association will bring together a high-profile line-up of industry leaders and experts at its flagship event\, which is subtitled “Finance Ready-Cyber Smart”.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nfda-driving-automotive-2026-2/
LOCATION:The Kia Oval\, Kennington Oval\, London\, SE11 5SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)":MAILTO:nfda@rmif.co.uk
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SUMMARY:NBRA Midlands Regional Network Event
DESCRIPTION:The NBRA Midlands Regional Network Event is a speed-networking event which connects suppliers and partner members with NBRA repairers\, networks and the wider industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-east-midlands-event/
LOCATION:Leicester Tigers Stadium\, Mattioli Woods Welford Road\, Aylestone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 7TR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2026 (Malaysia)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-kuala-lumpur-2026-malaysia/
LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre\, Jalan Pinang\, Kuala Lumpur\,  Wilayah Persekutuan\, 50088 Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Collision Repair Expo (Australia)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/collision-repair-expo-australia/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)\, South Wharf\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:AM Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The AM Awards will celebrate achievement across the motor retail sector over the past year. From individuals driving change to high-performing teams and standout businesses\, these awards recognise outstanding contributions across the automotive retail sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/am-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Park Plaza Westminster Bridge\, 200 Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7UT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Management (AM Online)":MAILTO:https://www.am-online.com/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T212544
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SUMMARY:IBIS@ Automechanika Istanbul (Turkey)
DESCRIPTION:IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2026 theme – “Connecting Change Makers” – to Automechanika Istanbul\, Turkey’s largest international trade fair and the biggest meeting point of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibisautomechanika-istanbul/
LOCATION:Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP)\, E-5 Karayolu\, Gürpinar Kavsagi\, Istanbul\, Buyukcekmece\, 34522\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:INDEX26 (Switzerland)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/index26-switzerland/
LOCATION:Palexpo\, Route François-Peyrot 30\, Geneva\, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex\, PO Box 112\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Palexpo":MAILTO:info@palexpo.ch
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Istanbul 2026 (Turkey)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-istanbul-2026-turkey/
LOCATION:Istanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre (TÜYAP)\, E-5 Karayolu\, Gürpinar Kavsagi\, Istanbul\, Buyukcekmece\, 34522\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:WrapFest 2026 (Spain)
DESCRIPTION:WrapFest\, described as “the ultimate festival for vehicle wrapping\, vinyl\, PPF\, window tinting\, and detailing”\, will be back for its third edition in May 2026\, but with a huge twist. After the 2023 and 2024 events were hosted at Silverstone Race Circuit\, WrapFest has now been integrated within the annual international FESPA Global Print Expo exhibition and will take place in Barcelona\, Spain. The organisers say that WrapFest 2026 promises an even richer\, more immersive experience in 2026.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/wrapfest-2026/
LOCATION:Fira Barcelona Montjuïc\, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina\, Barcelona\, 08004 \, Spain
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FESPA":MAILTO:marketing@fespa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T212544
CREATED:20250807T104259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T104259Z
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SUMMARY:CAPAS Chengdu 2026 (China)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/capas-chengdu-2026-china/
LOCATION:Chengdu International Exhibition & Convention Center\, No 198 Century City Road\, Shanghai\, Chengdu\, 610041\, China
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T212544
CREATED:20251106T120202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120329Z
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SUMMARY:Fix Auto UK National Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/fix-auto-uk-national-conference-2026/
LOCATION:The Vox Conference Venue\, Resort World\, NEC\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T210000
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SUMMARY:TechFest North
DESCRIPTION:GSF Car Parts is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet with the return of TechFest\, the garage and workshop technology festivals. TechFest offers multiple opportunities for industry professionals and anyone looking to build a future in the automotive aftermarket. Alongside access to leading suppliers and networking opportunities\, attendees can benefit from a packed programme of TechTalks delivered by some of the top suppliers.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/techfest-north-2/
LOCATION:Utilita Arena Newcastle\, Arena Way\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 7NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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