
Toronto, Ontario -- The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium Worldwide has released the dates and locations for its 2026 international conference series, alongside the announcement of its global theme -- connecting change-makers.
The schedule outlines a calendar of IBIS conferences across key regions worldwide, continuing the organization’s role as an international networking and knowledge platform for the automotive collision repair industry. Each event is intended to bring together decision-makers and industry stakeholders to discuss developments affecting the global collision repair sector.
“Connecting change-makers reflects the very essence of IBIS,” said Robert Snook, IBIS conference director. “Our conferences are designed to bring together the leaders who are driving transformation across the global collision repair ecosystem. In 2026, we will continue to provide the place for high-level networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration that leads to meaningful change.”
The 2026 program will include new venues and updated conference formats across the international schedule. The conferences will continue to follow the established IBIS event structure, with regional programming and networking components.
The schedule marks more than 20 years of IBIS conferences serving the global collision repair industry.
Full details on the 2026 IBIS conference calendar and registration information are available through IBIS Worldwide.

















