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