The Paint & Panel LIVE conference will deliver a top shelf array of speakers and information vital for the collision repair industry to ‘Secure their futures’.
PLUS we’re flying in keynote speaker David Shepherd from the UK. A former bodyshop owner, Shepherd was in charge of Solera in both South Africa and the UK and he’s firmly plugged into the international repair landscape.
Tickets are also available for Paint & Panel Bodyshop Awards, the industries gala dinner following LIVE.
Attend both and save 30% – upskill, network and celebrate the best of the best. What a great way for you and your team to end the year
9:45am: Registration
10:20am: Paint & Panel Welcome
10:25am: Keynote presentation: Is there a magic formula?
Industry consultant David Shepherd will look at some organisations that successfully made big changes or executed bold strategies, along with some who were not so successful – to get behind the hype. He will look at how blind ambition, drive, purpose, culture, values, both good and bad luck impacted some of these organisations’ plans, and reflect on bold strategies we should consider to ensure the future of our collision industry.
11:05am: Fortune favours the brave
Thatcham Research Centre Head of Repair Sector Service Dean Lander and Senior Product Manager – Repair Sector, Karen Jakes
The UK is exposed to new vehicle technologies way before they reach Australia. Thatcham Research Centre has to develop the repair methods. Dean Lander and Karen Jakes talk about why new vehicle technology is nothing to stress about and what strategies we need to employ to keep abreast of and embrace change.
11:25am: Volvo for life – niche unleashed
Volvo Car Australia Head of Technical & Warranty David Pickett
Volvo’s car sales have been on a steep growth curve. To service customers and ensure incoming EV models are expertly repaired the Swedish company has revived its approved network. Volvo is a global leader in vehicle safety, Pickett will reveal the latest innovations.
11:55am: EV repairs from an insurer perspective
Suncorp Head of Motor Claims Performance Brett Wallace, IAG Manager, Industry Risk & Governance George Manos and Thatcham Research Head of Repair Sector Services Dean Lander
Rob Bartlett of SupplySide will be moderating this panel to find out what challenges EVs present to the insurer in terms upskilling their assessor teams, increased costs and higher total loss outcomes.
12:15pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Australian Collision Industry Alliance Update
SupplySide Group Managing Consultant Rob Bartlett
Setting this alliance up was a bold strategy – founding board member Bartlett will explain the concept, discuss progress and set out the ACIA’s vision for the future.
1:25pm: Bold Strategies Panel
Reneew Collision Repair Centre Director Aaron Scagliotta, Bissells Panel & Paint Iain Kippen and Fix Auto Mulgrave Director Lana Pagiamtzis.
Business Coach Ben Fewtrell will chat to three collision repair shop owners about bold strategies they have employed. Scagliotta created the first purpose-built EV repair shop in Australia, Kippen was one of the first to adopt a four-day week and Pagiamtzis was the first Fix Auto franchisee in Australia.
2:00pm: Close
HOTA (Home of the Arts) - Lakeside Room
9:45am to 2:30pm Friday 17 November 2023
HOTA (Home of the Arts) – Lakeside Room, 135 Bundall Rd
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
PLUS tickets are also available for Paint & Panel Bodyshop Awards, the industries gala dinner following LIVE.
Attend both and save 30% – upskill, network and celebrate the best of the best. What a great way for you and your team to end the year