IBIS Iberia 2024 – Shaping the future of the automotive aftermarket together

18 July 2024, London, UK – IBIS Worldwide, in partnership with CESVIMAP, is delighted to announce the return of the IBIS Iberia conference, set to take place on 23-24 September 2024. Building on the success of our inaugural 2023 event, the upcoming conference will be hosted under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow Together,” and will once again convene in the historic city of Ávila, Spain.

IBIS Iberia 2024 promises to deliver insightful knowledge and numerous proposals to address the evolving needs of the automotive aftermarket sector. The second edition of IBIS Iberia is expected to welcome close to 400 professionals from Spain and Portugal, continuing to serve as a pivotal platform for major industry players in the Iberian collision repair industry. This year’s international conference will explore fresh trends and topics, including the significant emergence of Chinese brands in Europe, talent attraction in the repair sector, and the shift towards customer-centric business models.

Since its inception in 2001, IBIS Worldwide has been at the forefront of designing, planning and delivering conferences for the global collision repair market, achieving unparalleled success and recognition. With over 40 years of experience as a leading R&D centre, CESVIMAP will spearhead the discussions, with a focus on innovation, transformation, and collaboration as key drivers of success.

Key Debates at IBIS Iberia 2024 will include:

• Customer Focus: A dose of reality on achieving total vehicle owner satisfaction. Key players will discuss how to secure a win-win scenario through precise and beneficial actions for customers.
• Aging Vehicle Fleet: Addressing the multifaceted issues posed by the aging fleet of cars in Spain and Portugal, with implications for safety, environment, and economy.
• Talent Attraction and Retention: Strategies for overcoming increasing challenges in finding skilled talent, taking into account salary, work environment, flexibility, family reconciliation, and career development plans.
• Future of Spare Parts: The impact of new customer demands and new lines of spare parts on delivery times, remarketing, and fleets.
• Chinese Brands: Debating whether the rise of affordable Chinese car brands in Europe represents a threat or an opportunity.
• Used Car Market: Discussing the significant role of various stakeholders in the remarketing of used vehicles, influenced by global political fluctuations and crises.

Event Details:

IBIS Iberia 2024 will commence with a welcoming reception on 23 September at the Hotel Palacio de los Velada. The conference day on 24 September will take place at the Palacio de Congresos Lienzo Norte, Ávila, Spain.

Those wishing to attend IBIS Iberia 2024 can register here. For partnership opportunities, please contact CESVIMAP’s Director of Communications, Teresa Majeroni, at [email protected], or IBIS Worldwide’s Director of Sales, Suzie Scott, at [email protected].

About IBIS Worldwide:

Since its inception in 2001, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has achieved unparalleled success and recognition as the premier global conference provider for the collision repair market. Known for delivering high-level market insights and analysis, IBIS continues to drive the industry forward with its compelling conference content and unique international networking platform.

About CESVIMAP:

CESVIMAP is dedicated to creating value for MAPFRE and society with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. As a globally recognised technological centre, CESVIMAP excels in research, innovation, training, and knowledge generation, operating from a state-of-the-art 40,000 square metre facility.

For general press enquiries please contact:

Simon Wait, Head of Editorial, IBIS Worldwide and bodyshop magazine
t: 01296 642836   m: 07936 902142   e: [email protected]

For future partnership enquiries please contact:

Suzie Scott, Head of Sales, IBIS Worldwide and bodyshop magazine
m: 07545 068455   e: [email protected]

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