Anticipation builds for ARC360 2026 with new speakers and key industry backing

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Excitement is building for ARC360 2026, with more than 70 senior insurance leaders confirmed to attend and a growing speaker line-up set to deliver powerful insight and strategy for the vehicle repair and motor claims sector.

Taking place on Thursday 21 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, ARC360 2026 brings together the sector’s most influential voices for a day of high-level discussion, market intelligence and future-focused collaboration.

Confirmed speakers represent a diverse line-up of claims, repair and supply chain leaders, including:

  • Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant, CAP HPI
  • Natalie Horton, Interim Senior Manager – Motor Operations, The AA
  • Scott McCammon, Head of Motor Repair, Admiral
  • Kate Nash, Head of Outsourcing & Supply Chain Management, Tesco Insurance & Money Services
  • Paul Sell, Managing Director, Trend Tracker
  • Simon Smith, Managing Director and Aviva Repair Lead, Solus Accident Repair Centre
  • Emma Speed, Managing Director, AutoRaise

More speakers are set to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Delegates can expect keynote sessions, specialist showcases, and interactive panels, along with dedicated spaces such as the New Generation Hub, delivered in partnership with AutoRaise.

ARC360 Co-founder Mark Hadaway said: “ARC360 has always been about bringing the right people together to create clarity and connection. This year’s event is shaping up to be our most impactful yet – with new perspectives, new partnerships, and a real focus on practical progress. If you’re serious about the future of this industry, this is where you need to be.”

The event is supported by ARC360 Corporate Partners: Allscreens, Solera Audatex, BASF, CAPS, e2e, Entegral, Enterprise, Mirka, NWVA, Repairify, S&G, and Sherwin-Williams; Event Sponsor: Thatcham Research; Industry Body Partners: AutoRaise, NBRA and Trend Tracker; as well as Vehicle Manufacturer Partner Stellantis.

With attendance expected to exceed 400 delegates, ARC360 continues to be the go-to platform for claims and repair professionals seeking insight, strategy and community.

Tickets are available now – including discounted NBRA repairer rates – via: https://iloveclaims.com/product/arc360-conference-2026/

For sponsorship or exhibitor enquiries, contact: liane@iloveclaims.com


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