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WEEK 1: Thursday, August 1 | Website | Press Release | CIECA Webinar - August | Announcement | Join us for the August 29 CIECA Webinar, "Curiosity Lab: Where Emerging Technology is Tested and Demonstrated,” featuring | Graphic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 2: Monday, August 5 | CONNEX | Sponsor - Axalta | Thank you to CIECA member Axalta for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. | Graphic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 2: Tuesday, August 6 | CIECA Webinar - August | Reminder | Curious about the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners in Peachtree Corners? Join us for the August 29 CIECA Webinar, "Curiosity Lab: Where Emerging Technology is Tested and Demonstrated,” featuring Seth Yurman, Assistant City Manager of Peachtree Corners in Georgia. Yurman is responsible for the development of Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, a 5G-enabled living laboratory in Peachtree Corners for startups and established companies to deploy and prove out developing technologies. Topics include:
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WEEK 2: Wednesday, August 7 | CONNEX | Speaker: Greg Horn, PartsTrader | Greg Horn, Chief Innovation Officer at If you haven’t already registered for the event, it’s not too late. The conference takes place September 24&25 at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, and will include a | Graphic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 2: Tuesday, August 8 | CONNEX | Panel: 3D Printing | Panelist names and titles | Photo | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/agenda?day=1&lang=en | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 3: Monday, August 12 | CONNEX | Sponsor - Caliber | Thank you to CIECA member Caliber Collision for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. The deadline to sign up as a sponsor of CIECA CONNEX is August 15 and the room block with discounted rates ends August 24. | Graphic | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/speakers?lang=en | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 3: Wednesday, August 13 | CONNEX | Panel: 3D Printing | During the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference, a panel discussion will be held exploring 3D printing in collision repair. Panelists include | Graphic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 3: Thursday, August 15 | CONNEX | OEM Panel | Representatives from four auto manufacturers will take part in a panel discussion during the CIECA CONNEX Conference. They include Mark Allen, Manager Collision, Equipment & EV After Sales Service at Audi of America, Christopher Wallace, Collision and Global Brand Protection Manager at Ford Motor Company; Jake Rodenroth, Sr. Manager North American Body Repair Program at Lucid Motors, and Devin Wilcox, Collision Certification Manager at Subaru of America. The conference will take place September 24&25 at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides gifting and a tour of the American Center for Mobility. Discounted room rates as part of the room block expire August 24. | Grahpic | Week 2: Wednesday, July 10 | Industry Event | CIC | At today’sCollision Industry Conference (CIC)in Denver, CO, the Government Committee, co-chaired byRobert L. Redding Jr., Washington||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Photo | WEEK 2: Wednesday, July 10WEEK 4: Monday, August 19 | Industry Event | CIC | As part of theCollision Industry Conference (CIC)Parts & Materials Committee presentation, held today in Denver, CO, participants addressed some of the challenges and misunderstandings around the blending process. The committee is co-chaired byAaron Schulenburg,Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), andJeff Wildman, MBA,BASF, and included CIECA member companies.Photo | WEEK 2: Wednesday, July 10 | Industry Event | CIC | During theCollision Industry Conference (CIC)today in Denver, CO, the Estimating & Repair Planning Committee held a discussion focused on understanding "On the Spot Evaluation." The committee is co-chaired byDanny Gredinberg, Data Enhancement Gateway (DEG), andErin Solis,Square One Systems.Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | Industry Event | CIC | Many CIECA members attended this week's Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Denver, CO. During the meeting, Brandon Eckenrode, executive director of the Collision Repair Education Foundation, announced that more than $20 million was raised in contributions in 2023. He also shared information about how the industry can get involved and make a difference. | Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | In the Industry | CIC | During this week's Collision Industry Conference (CIC), in Denver, CO, the Future Disruptions Committee held a discussion focused on adopting automation and how it affects the way we shape roles and responsibilities. L to R: Trent Tinsley, Entegral, a CIECA member company; Danny Gredinberg, The Database Enhancement Gateway; and Darrell Amberson, LaMettry's Collision, Inc. and the Automotive Service Association - ASA, a CIECA member association. | Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | Industry Event | CIC | During this week'sCollision Industry Conference (CIC), in Denver, CO, the OEM Relations Committee held a panel discussion focused on post post repair inspections. The committee is chaired byElizabeth Stein,Certified Collision Group, a CIECA member, andErin Solis,Square One Systems/Coyote Group.Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | CIECA Board Meeting | Paul Barry, CIECA's executive director, welcomed attendees to CIECA's Board of Trustees meeting today in Denver, CO. | Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | CIECA Board Meeting | Paulette Reed, CIECA's technical project manager, provided an update about the creation of CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) during the Board of Trustees meeting today in Denver, CO. | Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | CIECA Board Meeting | CIECA's Board of Trustees met today in Denver, CO, to discuss CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) and how the organization can best support the industry in the future. Board members and today's meeting attendees are pictured below. Front row, L to R: CIECA Chair Ashley Denison, Caliber Collision; Treasurer Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Mobility; Stephen Betley, OEC. Back row, L to R: Mark Fincher, CCC Intelligent Solutions; Tim Schneider, Car-Part.com; Roy Schnepper, Butler's Collision and the Automotive Service Association - ASA®; CIECA committee member Jeff Wildman, BASF; Secretary Ken Eagleson, OEC; Phil Martinez, Mitchell International; and Paul Barry, CIECA's executive director. Not shown: Past Chair Greg Best, California Casualty; Richard Palmer Jr., ComputerLogic; Bill Brower, Solera, Inc.; Dave Braun, Nexsyis Collision; Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com; Logan Macpherson, Axalta Automotive Refinish; Mike Marlowe, LKQ Corporation, and guest Esther Laska, Enoch Auto Technology. | Photo | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | CIECA Board Meeting | We have a great lineup of speakers at the CIECA CONNEX Conference this year! We hope you can join us in Detroit, MI, September 24 & 25 for insightful presentations and excellent networking opportunities. The event will include a tour at theAmerican Center for Mobilityand a Recycled Rides vehicle gifting from theNational Auto Body Council. | Sponsor - AkzoNobel | Thank you to CIECA member AkzoNobel for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. The room block with discounted rates ends August 24. | Graphic | WEEK 2: Thursday, July 11 | CONNEX | Speaker - Chris Piche | Chris Piche is a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur, specializing in computer vision, scalable video, and mobility technologies. Chris has developed mobility technologies and products, including AT&T TV, BlackBerry Video, Polycom Video, and STUN/TURN/ICE. His contributions have earned awards including Best of Internet World, Canada’s Top Young Leader, and Top 40 Under 40. | Photo | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/agenda?day=1&speakers?lang=en | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 34: Monday, July 15Tuesday, August 20 | LinkedinLinkedIn | CONNEXSpeaker - Pat Blech, OEC | Digital Claims Panel | During the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference, Patrick Blech, Head of Advanced Repair Technologies at OEC, will talk about the complexity of repair data and the need for industry collaboration.The event is taking CIECA CONNEX, a panel discussion will be held focused on “Communication in the Claims Process." Panelists include | PhotoGraphic | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/tickets?lang=en | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 34: Tuesday, July 16 | CIECA Webinar - July | Reminder 2 | Join us for the next CIECA Webinar on July 25 when Arif K. Rafiq from Esri Canada shares information about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X). During the webinar, Rafiq will explore V2X, its related technologies and systems, and what this means for the collision industry… | Photo | WEEK 3: Wednesday, July 17August 20 | Press Relesae | CONNEX | Speakers and Sponsors | Graphic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 4: Wednesday, August 21 | CIECA Webinar - JulyAugust | Reminder 2 | Join us for the next CIECA Webinar on July 25 when Arif K. Rafiq from Esri Canada shares information about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X). During the webinar, Rafiq will explore V2X, its related technologies and systems, and what this means for the collision industry. Rafiq said that connected vehicle technology means more than driver convenience and better traffic flow; it saves lives. “Can we leverage this technology even if we don't fully understand it?” asked Rafiq. “This primer and discussion may inspire you.” | Graphic | Learn about “Smart City & Smart Mobility Technology” during the August 29th CIECA Webinar and find out how it might impact the collision industry. Seth Yurman from Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will share information about the 5G-enabled Smart City. Located in a 500-acre Technology Park with a three-mile public autonomous and advanced vehicle roadway, Curiosity Lab leverages cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies. Additional infrastructure includes dedicated fiber, intelligent traffic cameras and traffic signals, smart streetlights, and a 25,000 square foot innovation center. | Photos | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ed04b75a09f84877-d0b8068a-41654b61-b5389559-6443e8e0a845@20c9ab80addd9b3cda88@20c9ab80-abc3-46b1-982d-97e5c2113c49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 34: Thursday, July 18 | EmailAugust 22 | CONNEX | Speaker - Jamie SchackelfordPat Blech, CaliberCollisionJamie Shackelford, Senior Director, B2B, Sales Enablement, Industry Insights | During the CIECA CONNEX, Patrick Blech, Head of Advanced Repair Technologies at OEC, will share information about the complexity of repair data and the need for industry collaboration. The conference will take place September 24&25 at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides gifting and a tour of the American Center for Mobility. DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES as part of the room block expire AUGUST 24. PhotoRegister and read about the speakers: | Graphic | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/tickets?lang=en | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 35: ThursdayMonday, July 18August 26 | CONNEX | Sponsor - MitchellARA | Thank you to CIECA member Mitchell International Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. | Graphic | WEEK 3: Friday, July 19 | CIECA Committee | VDI | Interns from Seidner's Collision Centers recently attended a CIECA VDI Committee meeting to learn more about the collision industry. "Our interns are not just here to observe, but to learn and grow," said Gene Lopez, Seidner's Director of Development and Training and an active CIECA committee member. "Each one will have access to the five skill sets that collision center owners and managers expect from an entry-level technician: removing and replacing a bolted-on part, fixing a small dent, preparing a vehicle to be painted, final detailing a vehicle for delivery and plastic repair. Lopez said the 20-day, 80-hour Seidner’s Collision Center Internship Program is a testament to the company's commitment to nurturing talent and preparing them for successful careers in the industry. More… | Photo | WEEK 4: Monday, July 22 | CONNEX | Speaker - Richard Mueller, DTE Energy | Richard Mueller from DTE Energy will talk about the integration of electrified transportation into the grid during the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference. As DTE Energy's engineering manager for New Technology, Engineering Standards and Grid Interconnections, Mueller has more than 20 years of utility experience, focusing on testing and implementation of distribution automation, distributed resources and microgrid integration, transportation electrification, SCADA and Operational Technology systems deployment. The CONNEX Conference is taking place September 24&25 in Detroit, MI, and will include a tour of the American Center for Mobility and a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting. | Please book your room now! The room block with discounted rates ends today, August 26. Register and learn more about the great lineup of speakers: | Graphic | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/tickets?lang=en | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 45: Tuesday, July 23August 27 | CIECA Webinar | Reminder 3 | What is V2X and why should the collision industry be interested? Learn more this Thursday, July 25 during the next CIECA Webinar when Arif K. Rafiq from Esri Canada will share information. Rafiq will explore V2X, its related technologies and systems, and what it means for the collision industry. | Graphics | The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced its national deployment plan for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies that it plans to roll out nationwide by 2036. Learn more about “Smart City & Smart Mobility Technology” during the August 29th CIECA Webinar this week and find out how it might impact the collision industry. Seth Yurman from Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will share information about the 5G-enabled Smart City. Located in a 500-acre Technology Park with a three-mile public autonomous and advanced vehicle roadway, Curiosity Lab leverages cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies. Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ed04b75a09f84877-d0b8068a-41654b61-b5389559-6443e8e0a845@20c9ab80addd9b3cda88@20c9ab80-abc3-46b1-982d-97e5c2113c49 | WEEK 4: Wednesday, July 24 | CIECA Webinar - May & June | Videos | Videos | WEEK 4: Thursday, July 25 | CONNEX Speaker | Emil Nusbaum, ARA | PhotoThis webinar is eligible for professional credit from the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). #collision #collisionindustry #smartcity #smarttechnology #5G | Photos | https://ciecaevents.teams.zohobackstagemicrosoft.com/CONNEX2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawEbcMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcgqjteJpVKfVzShhHMj-gnzA3BOJtAiyFocAES5rsVC5XDQTJo6Xe3_-g_aem_Z94HfCtoNXTwha8c_B9JVg#/WEEK 4: Thursday, July 25/event/09f84877-068a-4b61-9559-addd9b3cda88@20c9ab80-abc3-46b1-982d-97e5c2113c49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK 5: Thursday, August 29 | CONNEX - Sponsor | Comsearch | Thank you to CIECA member Comsearch, Inc. for becoming a Silver sponsor of AI Panel | During the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. | Graphic | WEEK 4: Friday, July 26 | CIECA Webinar - July | Video | If you missed yesterday’s CIECA webinar about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), the replay is below. Transportation professional Arif K. Rafiq shares information about V2X and how it will potentially impact future transportation and the collision industry. | Screenshot | https://www.cieca.com/MEETINGS-EVENTS/ciecast-webinars#recent | WEEK 5: Tuesday, July 30 | CONNEX | Speaker - Michael Anderson, Guidewire | Michael Anderson MBA, Guidewire Software's Global Advisory Lead for Claims, will present about “The Automating of Claims” during the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference. The event is taking place September 24&25 , a panel discussion will be held focusing on "AI in the Customer Experience." Panelists include Bill Brower, MBA, Solera Holdings, LLC.; Mark Fincher, CCC Intelligent Solutions; and Abhijeet Gulati, Mitchell International. The panel will be moderated by Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta, Propel and SocioSquares. The conference will take place September 24&25 at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, and will include a tour of the American Center for Mobility and a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting . | Graphic | WEEK 5: Wednesday, July 31 | CONNEX | Early-Bird tickets extended | EARLY-BIRD TICKETS FOR CIECA CONNEX 2024 EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 2! Be sure to buy your tickets before the price increase. Also, take advantage of the group discount for hotel reservations. | PhotoGraphic | https://cieca.zohobackstage.com/CONNEX2024#/ticketsagenda?day=1&lang=en | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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