CARSTAR Canada is revealing details about the network’s Impact 2026 conference, scheduled for Aug. 18 to 20 at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax.
The annual conference will bring together CARSTAR franchise partners, vendors and other collision repair industry representatives. Programming will focus on business growth, operational alignment and industry developments.
The three-day schedule will include keynote presentations, company and industry updates, panel discussions, educational sessions, breakout sessions, a vendor expo and networking opportunities. CARSTAR representatives said the educational programming will provide strategies that attendees can apply within their collision repair businesses.
Ryan Mandell will present a session titled Leadership Best Practices on Aug. 19. Sinh Quan will present sessions on artificial intelligence estimating on Aug. 19 and 20. Mitchell representatives will also provide product demonstrations during the conference.
The conference will include the Seaside Stride, a fundraising walk along the Halifax waterfront in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The event forms part of CARSTAR Canada’s long-standing fundraising relationship with the organization.
An opening-night reception and a Great Gatsby-themed awards gala are also scheduled. The gala will recognize achievements by CARSTAR franchise partners.
“This conference represents an opportunity to align, strengthen our collective vision, and leave a meaningful, lasting impact on our network and the industry,” said Dave Foster, senior vice-president of operations and development for CARSTAR Canada.
