ARC360 2026 agenda revealed

The full agenda for ARC360 2026 has been unveiled, setting the stage for forward thinking, focused and collaborative shared insights on the future of motor claims and vehicle repair. Taking place on 21 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, the event will bring together more than 400 delegates from across the insurance and repair ecosystem.

Supported by ARC360 2026 Corporate Partners – Allscreens, BASF, e2e, Exclusive Repair Network, iBodyshop, Mirka, NWVA, Prasco UK, Repairify, S&G, Sherwin-Williams and Solera Audatex; along with Sponsors – Silverlake Automotive Recycling and Thatcham Research; Industry Body Partners – AutoRaise, NBRA and Trend Tracker; and Vehicle Manufacturer Partner Stellantis the event is set to address the most pressing challenges facing the sector, from repair capacity and vehicle complexity to insurer collaboration and emerging technologies.

Highlights from the day include:

• Paul Sell, Director at Trend Tracker, presenting Market Intelligence Insights: repair sector
• A repairer panel focused on future proofing the sector, featuring: Clare Davies, Chief Operating Officer at Solus Accident Repair Centre; Martyn Rowley, Executive Director at NBRA; Keiran Perks, Managing Director at Express Bodyworks Group; and Tina Williams, General Manager at Autocraft Telford.
• A dedicated vehicle manufacturer focus will see Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant at Solera cap hpi present insights into the rapidly evolving vehicle parc, while Elena Vasciminno, Head of Marketing at Leapmotor International UK, Stellantis will join a fireside chat to explore life inside a new era manufacturer.
• Dan Harrowell, Principal Engineer – Advanced Technologies, Thatcham Research will provide greater insight into Thatcham Research’s EV repair blueprint helping to connect the dots between vehicles, claims and repair.
• An insurer panel will explore the challenge, change & opportunity within the sector, calling on insights from leading figures: Natalie Horton, Head of Motor Claims Operations at The AA; Richard Ketley, National Repair Network Manager at esure; Kate Nash, Head of Outsourcing & Supply Chain Management at Tesco Insurance & Money Services; and Scott McCammon, Head of Motor Repair at Admiral.
• A dedicated commercial vehicle session will be lead by Tom Hudd, Head of VBRA and include contributions from: Jason Mole, Commercial Vehicle Managing Director at Steer Automotive Group Ltd; Steve Oakley, Technical Manager at Scania UK; and Tom Pearson, Commercial Director at CPD Bodies Ltd.

Specialist Showcase sessions include:

• AiQ – the future of intelligence from Sean Richardson, Content & Research Marketing Lead at Thatcham Research
• The FCA demands cultural change in total loss claims with Eddie Longworth, Chief Executive Officer at e2e
• Transforming vehicle estimating with AI: Qapter intelligent estimating hosted by Joe Baynham, Business Development Manager at Solera Audatex
• Transforming business with new technologies with new ARC360 Corporate Partner Nick Spiers, Head of Business UK & Ireland at iBodyshop
• Mirka’s innovative approach to combat Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) from Andy Smith, Business Sector Manager – Collision Repair at Mirka
• ADAS complexity: The hidden challenge in modern vehicle repair with Satty Nanuwa, National Sales & Partnership Manager at Repairify

With a comprehensive agenda now confirmed, ARC360 2026 is set to deliver a timely and important opportunity for the industry to ‘gain ground together’.

To find out more about the opportunities available, contact Liane@iloveclaims.com or to secure tickets visit: https://iloveclaims.com/product/arc360-conference-2026/