Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan -- The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers will host its Spring Conference on March 13 and 14, 2026, at the Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa in Moose Jaw, bringing together collision repair professionals for two days of training, networking and industry discussion.
Programming begins Friday, March 13, with a full slate of training events. Attendees can expect soft-skills sessions focused on risk management and understanding shop financials, alongside technical training opportunities. An ADAS training session, presented courtesy of PGM Auto Glass, will run in the morning, followed by a hands-on plastic welding session in the afternoon, courtesy of Color Compass, at the Peacock High School auto body shop. Final details and ticket availability for Friday sessions will be announced once confirmed. The day will wrap with a kickoff social at Bobby’s Place.
Saturday, March 14, features the SAAR annual general meeting, conference sessions and banquet, all taking place in the main ballroom. Seating is limited to 150 attendees with tables set in the round.
Saturday, March 14 Schedule (subject to change):
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.: Hot breakfast
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: SAAR AGM
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Keynote presentation on succession planning with Tom Deans
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Health break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Panel discussion with Darren Ulmer of White Owl Financial and Tom Deans
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Scott Sinclair, I-CAR Canada
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Health break
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Industry and education partners
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Koos Reineking, Lift Auto
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Norm Bruneau, Manitoba AIA
3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Health break
3:30 p.m.: Ciaran Downes, SGI
6 p.m.: Sit-down banquet
7:30 p.m.: Improv comedy performance by Don’t Mind Us
Tickets for the AGM, conference and banquet are available through EventCamp. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with packages including event tickets and recognition, supporting SAAR’s ongoing industry and education initiatives.
Hotel rooms can be booked directly through Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa by referencing the “SAAR Conference 2026 INDIVIDUAL” room block.
