Since 2001, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has created space for global dialogue across the collision repair market — offering insight, alignment, and connection at every level of the industry.
Over the years, IBIS has become known for bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore timely challenges, share practical strategies, and build new pathways forward. From local Forum events to major Regional programmes and the annual Global Summit, each gathering is shaped by the questions that matter and designed to support progress across the sector.
With every agenda, IBIS stays focused on what lies ahead — helping participants navigate complexity, sharpen their perspective, and connect meaningfully with others driving change.
Safety, Skills and Standards
IBIS continues to support progress across the global collision repair industry by promoting safety, skills, and standards as shared priorities. These three pillars remain central to the IBIS mission — shaping conversations, guiding partnerships, and informing every event agenda.
IBIS history
IBIS was founded in 2001 by UK Bodyshop magazine owners Christopher Mann and David Young. The first conference brought together 120 delegates from 12 countries at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. Since then, IBIS has grown into a global programme of events, with the annual Global Summit now welcoming over 350 delegates from across the world.
IBIS quality and influence
IBIS events are built around the quality of the conversation — and the people in the room. Each summit brings together a cross-section of key decision-makers from across the collision repair sector, offering space for meaningful exchange across repair groups, insurers, OEMs, and technology providers. The Global Summit remains a key moment in the industry calendar, valued by organisations looking to stay connected and future-focused.