ARC360 2026 announced as leading industry figures and insurers confirm participation

ARC360, the UK’s premier forum for the vehicle accident repair sector, has officially launched its 2026 event – set to take place on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon – and it’s already shaping up to be one of the year’s most impactful industry gatherings.

This interactive conference and expo promises to deliver valuable insight, highlight opportunity, and foster collaboration across the repair ecosystem, with a format designed to engage, inform and inspire.

Key industry leaders have already confirmed their participation, including:

• Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant, CAP HPI
• Simon Smith, Managing Director and Aviva Repair Lead, Solus Accident Repair Centres
• Emma Speed, Managing Director, AutoRaise

Already confirmed to join them will be representatives from 20 of the UK’s leading insurance companies, demonstrating the event’s growing influence and its importance as a platform for candid, high-level dialogue between all corners of the motor claims and repair supply chain.

With a vibrant mix of keynotes, panel sessions, a new generation hub, and specialist forums, alongside live demos and an expo arena, ARC360 2026 is set to offer a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on interaction.

Backed by major corporate partners including BASF, CAPS, e2e, Entegral, Enterprise, NWVA, Mirka, Repairify, S&G, Sherwin-Williams, and Solera Audatex, the event will gather more than 400 key stakeholders from insurers, repairers, OEMs, and supply chain partners.

ARC360 2026 will offer attendees a chance to future-proof their business, gain clarity on an ever-evolving landscape, and connect with the people shaping the sector’s tomorrow.

To find out more about how to become an ARC360 Corporate Partner, sponsor or exhibit at the event contact liane@iloveclaims.com.

Individual tickets are now available to book online at https://iloveclaims.com/product/arc360-conference-2026/ with special repairer rates and further discounts for NBRA repairer members.