The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.
The 2026 Rivian Third-Party Collision and Service Summit will host industry leaders along with the Rivian team and its approved suppliers.
Participants will gather to hear presentations on the latest technologies and their impact on the collision sector, tour the Toyota Texas manufacturing facility and Experience Center, and take advantage of networking opportunities.
CARSTAR Canada is hosting its 2026 annual, three-day 鈥淚mpact鈥 conference in Halifax.
As vehicles become more connected, complex and technology-driven, the automotive industry is adapting to significant change. Host Ryan Mandell is joined by Rick Schwartz, CEO of Schwartz Advisors, for an in-depth discussion on trends in vehicles-in-operation (VIO), EV adoption, ADAS, automobile repair, and supply chain dynamics. Together they examine how these changes could influence the future of auto claims and collision repair.