The IBIS Global Summit 2016 – May 23-25 at the Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona – aims to build on the success of 2015, delivering more world class presentations and industry leading information to assist delegates in their forward-thinking approach to business and strategy.
After a successful pilot at the 2015 Global Summit, three roundtable discussions will precede 2016’s conference giving a chance for insurers, vehicle manufacturers and multi-site collision repairers to discuss our industry, each group led by an IBIS Board member. The findings, while anonymous, will feed into a Day 2 session – giving delegates a chance to hear the very latest information from three key sectors of the market.
IBIS is also delighted to announce that David Smith, VP supply chain/procurement at US collision repair chain Caliber, will be discussing the MSO’s journey to becoming a $1.3 billion organisation and how such a business makes buying decisions. Every area of our industry could benefit from this session, which is sure to be inspirational as well informative.
IBIS is possible thanks to the support of its partners: 3M, AkzoNobel, Audatex, EMM, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Fix Auto World, as well as the delegates who continue to take advantage of the huge business opportunities that IBIS creates. Unrivalled in its networking opportunities, the IBIS Global Summit 2016 will provide opportunities for every delegate to explore collaborative avenues and develop new and existing relationships to drive their business, and by extension the industry, forward.
About IBIS
Since its inception in 2001, the IBIS - the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium – Global Summit has become firmly established as the leading global conference and networking event for collision industry leaders and influencers.
The inaugural conference was held at the Celtic Manor Resort Hotel in Wales in 2001 and hosted 120 delegates from 12 countries. Since then, IBIS has been held at various venues around the world and annually attracts over 350 delegates from more than 35 countries.
Alongside the IBIS Global Summit sits an increasing number of regional and forum events designed to bring global knowledge to local markets. IBIS has recently visited India, China, Brazil, the Middle East, Australia, Turkey and the US as it continues to grow its global footprint.
