World-Class Training Program Announced For 2026 Collison Repair Expo
International and Australian industry leaders will converge at the Collision Repair Expo to deliver a dedicated collision repair training program focused on building capability, improving business performance, and preparing repairers for the future.
As Australia’s largest collision repair industry event, the Expo offers a comprehensive training tailored specifically for bodyshops, repair professionals, and industry leaders, alongside the technologies shaping the future of vehicle repair.
Proudly sponsored by SAPE Group and co-located with the Auto Aftermarket Expo, the Collision Repair Expo will be held from 14–16 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The co-located Expos are expected to attract more than 13,000 industry professionals from across Australia and beyond, bringing together the full breadth of the aftermarket and collision repair sectors.
The exclusive collision repair training program features respected industry voices with deep insights into collision repair operations and industry trends. Robert Snook (UK), CEO of Business Success Global, brings decades of experience helping collision repair businesses improve efficiency, profitability, and performance. He is joined by Sam Street, one of Australia’s most influential collision repair commentators, whose 35-year career as an automotive journalist and editor provides a unique, bird’s-eye view of bodyshop operations, workforce challenges, and industry direction.
The training program includes a strong business management focus designed to help repairers build sustainable, future-ready businesses. Sessions will cover leadership skills, avoiding the race to the bottom on price, understanding business lifecycles, identifying threats and opportunities in the collision repair industry in 2026 and beyond, and creating systems that allow owners to step back while maintaining control.
A dedicated ADAS-focused business session will turn the ADAS Service and Repair Industry Code of Conduct into practical shop-floor processes. The session explains when validation versus calibration is required, highlights the five critical ADAS touchpoints — glass, tyres and alignment, suspension and ride height, body and structural repairs, and software — and outlines the minimum documentation needed to remain compliant and protected.
ADAS capability is further supported through the ADAS Training Zone on the Expo floor. This free zone provides expert-led demonstrations, specialist advice, and access to the latest ADAS calibration equipment, helping workshops understand best-practice workflows required to return vehicles safely to the road.
A major feature of Collision Repair Expo 2026 is the live Lowbake spray booth, combining practical information sessions with demonstrations of the latest paint systems and refinishing techniques designed to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Technology is a central focus across the Expo, with the top exhibitors showcasing advanced solutions spanning paint and refinishing, panel repair equipment, workshop tools, and integrated software systems that support estimating, workflow management, and quality assurance.
Beyond training and technology, the Expo provides valuable opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers, trainers, and industry leaders across three days. Registration for the Collision Repair Expo 2026 and co-located training sessions is free, making it a must-attend event for repairers, and bodyshop business managers and owners focused on staying competitive and future-ready.
Register free at www.collisionrepair.com.au