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Program Agenda

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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Welcome Breakfast & Networking Hour

Sponsored by LKQ Corporation

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

Master of Ceremonies - David Simmons, Caliber Collision

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Where is the Economy Headed - 2025 and Beyond

Phil Mackintosh, Nasdaq

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

In Motion: Trend Fluctuations and New Norms in the P&C Insurance Economy

Leveraging CCC’s unique purview – built on nearly $2 trillion of historical data and at the intersection of the automotive, collision repair, and insurance industries – this presentation will give an overview and contextualization of key trends. Attendees will be provided insights concerning the strategic challenges and opportunities facing automotive claims and collision repair. By understanding emerging trends and leveraging actionable data, repairers and insurers alike can improve operational efficiency and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

 

Kyle Krumlauf, CCC Intelligent Solutions

11:30 - 12:15 p.m.

Scale and its Rewards: Industry Landscape and Market Dynamics

Join us for an informative market update on the key players shaping our industry – from established consolidators to their private equity-backed challengers and the independent MSOs pursuing growth. Drawing from Focus Advisors’ proprietary database, we’ll provide insider insights on crucial trends, including growth rates, regional variations, valuations, and capital considerations. Gain valuable perspective on the evolving landscape and the strategic moves driving success in today’s market.

David Roberts, Managing Director , Focus Advisors

12:15 - 1:30 p.m.

Plated Luncheon

Sponsored by PPG

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Calibration

Moderator: Dan Risley, CCC Intelligent Solutions
Craig Edmonds, asTech
Michelle Sullivan, Certified Collision Group
Rich Harrison, CollisionRight
Dan Tessadri, CSAA
Brian Fening, Liberty Mutual

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

The Power of AI Today, Tomorrow and Next Year

AI is moving faster than most people realize and will soon be integrated into industries like ours more quickly than many have planned for. In this session, we’ll take a practical look at AI technology tailored for the collision industry and present live demonstrations of some of the AI innovations available right now. We’ll also give you a glimpse of what’s coming next—things that are closer than you might think. It’s going to be an insightful and engaging session, and I believe you’ll find it both useful and enjoyable

Ryan Taylor, BodyShop Booster

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Networking Break

Sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Panel: Business & Data System Interruptions

Ashley Denison, Caliber
Kyle Rankin, CCC Intelligent Solutions
Jerry Davis, Microsoft

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Futurist: Automotive & Beyond

Eric Jesse | Jordi Vila, Boston Consulting Group

5:15 - 7:00 p.m.

Industry Networking Reception

Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams