Momentum continues to build for ARC360 2026

Momentum continues to build for ARC360 2026, with the motor claims and repair community set to come together on 21 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.

With over 400 delegates expected, already featuring more than 90 insurers, 15 vehicle manufacturers and many of the UK’s leading repairers, ARC360 continues to bring together the full motor ecosystem. The event provides a unique opportunity for decision-makers across claims, repair networks and supply chains to connect and share insight.

ARC360 is designed to support open, cross-sector dialogue on the key challenges shaping vehicle repair today. From evolving vehicle technology and repair complexity through to capacity and supply chain resilience, the conference creates space for practical discussion and shared understanding.

The programme will feature keynote sessions, expert panels, technical showcases and live vehicle demonstrations. New for 2026, the ‘New Generation Hub’, delivered in partnership with AutoRaise, will highlight emerging talent and future skills within the sector.

The event is supported by ILC Corporate Partners including Allscreens, Solera Audatex, BASF, e2e, Mirka, NWVA, Prasco UK, Repairify, S&G and Sherwin-Williams. Thatcham Research returns as Event Sponsor, with AutoRaise, NBRA and Trend Tracker as Industry Body Partners, and Stellantis as Vehicle Manufacturer Partner.

The speaker line-up to date reflects the depth of expertise across the motor claims and repair landscape including:

• Joe Baynham, Business Development Manager, Solera Audatex
• Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant, CAP HPI
• Dan Harrowell, Principal Engineer – Advanced Technologies, Thatcham Research
• Natalie Horton, Interim Senior Manager – Motor Operations, The AA
• Richard Ketley, National Repair Network Manager, esure
• Scott McCammon, Head of Motor Repair, Admiral
• Satty Nanuwa, National Sales & Partnership Manager, Repairify
• Kate Nash, Head of Outsourcing & Supply Chain Management, Tesco Insurance & Money Services
• Tom Pearson, Commercial Director, CPD Bodies Ltd
• Keiran Perks, Managing Director, Express Bodyworks
• Martyn Rowley, Executive Director, NBRA
• Paul Sell, Managing Director, Trend Tracker
• Simon Smith, Managing Director and Aviva Repair Lead, Solus Accident Repair Centre
• Andy Smith, Business Sector Manager – Collision Repair, Mirka (UK) Ltd
• Emma Speed, Managing Director, AutoRaise

Spanning insurers, suppliers, engineers and repair specialists, the line-up highlights the collaborative approach required to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Mark Hadaway, Sector Lead for ARC360, said: “ARC360 continues to bring together every part of the repair ecosystem in a way that is both practical and collaborative. With insurers, vehicle manufacturers and repairers all in the room, it creates a real opportunity to align on the challenges the sector is facing and the actions needed to address them.

“This year’s event reflects the pace of change within vehicle repair, particularly as technology continues to evolve. Bringing those perspectives together is essential to ensuring the industry can respond effectively and consistently.”

Tickets continue to sell fast, with special discounted repairer tickets available for NBRA, S&G and Stellantis network repairers. Sponsorship and exhibitor spaces are also limited and filling fast.

To secure delegate places or find out more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.iloveclaims.com or contact Liane at liane@iloveclaims.com.