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CRA to host conference at Automechanika Jhb on 6th September 2023

Aug 08, 2023 Collision Repairers Association (CRA), Automechanika Trade Fair, NASREC showgrounds, Clara Godoy, Solera, Andrew Marsh, Thatcham Research, Lightstone, Toyota,


CRA to host conference at Automechanika Jhb on 6th September 2023

 

Collision Repairers Association (CRA) will host a breakfast conference on the 6thof September, at Automechanika Trade Fair taking place from 5thto 7thSeptember 2023, at NASREC showgrounds.

 

CRA plans for and contracts speakers of relevant intent to the automotive aftermarket and this time will be no different. The theme of the exhibition is Mobility and Logistics however our topic is relationship, new developments in business acumen and features new technology in our industry sector. Our planning is at an advanced stage and the setup of the conference will include esteemed individuals from our industry and include suppliers with popup stands, displaying their products for delegates to interface with in an informal setting together with continental breakfast platters and sufficient time to interact with each other. 

 

Early registrations for attendance is refreshingly high at his stage and thus early contact to ensure access is recommended. The event is of industry significance and the decision has been made to provide open invitation to share the foresights of theroad ahead to all in our niche industry, auto body and panel repair. We are privileged to advise Marius Roberts of Ignition TV fame will be our master of ceremonies and his passion and insight to all things motoring will surely add great content.

 


 

Already confirmed will be how Audatex Solera harnesses the power of artificial intelligence in its products, revolutionizing the claims process and empowering all users. This topic will be presented by Clara Godoy, Technical Solution Senior Manager for Business Development from their International Team at Solera and an AI Specialist with more than 7 years of experience with their new platform and will include an interactive demo.

 

Included on the podium is Andrew Marsh, whose experience includes working inside vehicle manufacturers for more than two decades covering the entire vehicle creation process, working primarily in Europe. He joined Thatcham Research in 2004, to bring his engineering knowledge to motor insurers and repairers. Currently Andrew is an accredited vehicle damage assessor, Fellow of the IMI and an Hon Fellow of the Institute of Automotive Engineering Assessors, with insights into market assimilation and communicating the most exciting subject on earth; automotive engineering. His presentation will dive a little deeper into the product development chaos, and the effect on the collision repairer, insurer and all the support services and be aware OEMs as well as their suppliers are struggling to survive, and some of the things they do are a bit erratic but we have to take that into account during vehicle repair, and help ourselves.

 


 

A further presentation containing informative feedback on the current trends and statistics in the local motor vehicle arena will be presented by Lightstone and is always a great yardstick to measure the effect on future business planning.

 


 

 

Most importantly we have pleasure in announcing that Toyota, as the most prominent OEM brand in our market have agreed to update delegates on their vision in the short to medium term and as to the continued focus around non-electric vehicles. This is great news based on amongst other challenges effective electricity supply constraints and changing technology on battery advances and possible supply chain problems.

 

We will provide further update on other topics shortly as they are confirmed and our early communication is to ensure sufficient time for registration. 

For more information please contact via email to lisa-marie@crasa.org.za for registration, and payment terms to reserve your place at this prestigious event.

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