As part of IBIS’s global commitment to Connecting Changemakers, we are delighted to return to Automechanika Frankfurt with two focused, high-impact seminar sessions taking place on 9 & 10 September 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds.
Hosted within one of the automotive aftermarket’s most influential international events, these exclusive IBIS sessions will bring together senior leaders, decision-makers and innovators from across the collision repair and insurance sectors. Designed to encourage open discussion, share practical insight and inspire collaboration, the sessions will explore the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
Confirmed Speakers
We are pleased to welcome two internationally respected industry leaders to the IBIS stage:
- Troy Weaver, President, Global Refinish, Axalta
- David Gunderson, President, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M
Representing decades of global leadership and expertise, Troy and David will share their perspectives on the evolving collision repair landscape, offering valuable insight into the technologies, market forces and strategic priorities that are influencing the future of the sector.
Connecting Changemakers
The IBIS sessions at Automechanika Frankfurt form part of our wider global Connecting Changemakers initiative, creating a forum where repairers, insurers, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners can come together to exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking and build stronger relationships across the collision repair ecosystem.
Whether you are looking to gain fresh insight, connect with industry peers or better understand the forces driving change, the IBIS seminars at Automechanika Frankfurt provide an invaluable opportunity to be part of the conversation.
Join us on 9 & 10 September 2026 and connect with the people shaping the future of collision repair.