IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda unveiled as industry leaders prepare to gather in Istanbul

London, UK – 29 April 2025 – IBIS Worldwide is pleased to announce that the agenda for IBIS Global Summit 2025 is now live, marking the next major step in the build-up to the collision repair industry’s most influential global meeting.

From 24–26 June 2025, senior leaders and decision-makers from across the sector will convene at Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul for two days of high-level insight, structured debate, and strategic networking.

Continuing a tradition of global thought leadership that spans more than two decades, IBIS Global Summit 2025 will explore the theme “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”, bringing together the expertise, experiences, and ideas that are redefining the collision repair ecosystem worldwide.

The agenda reflects the complexity and ambition of the sector, covering the evolving economics, the changing narrative on sustainability, the origins and development of leadership excellence, real-world application of AI technologies, repairability and capability, insurability innovation, and what world-class bodyshops will look like in the future. Each session has been carefully designed to help delegates focus on what matters most, strengthen their strategic thinking, and collaborate with the right partners to navigate the future with confidence.

Robert Snook, IBIS Conference Director, commented:

“IBIS has always believed that true progress comes from open dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and an unwavering focus on the future. The 2025 agenda reflects the reality of our fast-changing world and gives delegates the inspiration, motivation, and connections they need to lead through collaboration. We are proud to welcome the global collision repair community to Istanbul, a city that perfectly embodies the spirit of connection, innovation, and opportunity.”

Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most historic and vibrant cities, the summit will provide a world-class environment for knowledge exchange and professional growth. Istanbul’s rich history as a meeting point for continents, cultures, and ideas mirrors the spirit of this year’s summit, where a diverse, international community will come together to shape what’s next for the collision repair industry.

Learn more about IBIS Global Summit 2025 here.

Explore the full agenda here.

Reserve your place here.

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About IBIS

For over two decades, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has been a trusted platform for connecting leaders, innovators and decision-makers across the global collision repair sector. IBIS events provide space for strategic dialogue, practical knowledge-sharing and collaborative action—helping the industry respond to complexity, drive innovation and build a sustainable future. Through its annual Global Summit and international conference series, IBIS continues to shape the conversations that define the future of collision repair worldwide.

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