•••8••• Messewelten From A to Z assistance systems The event program offers the opportunity to discover, experience, learn and exchange ideas That is why we have decided to make this a focal point of this year’s trade fair with a whole series of presentations, panel discussions, trainings, live demonstrations and other events. From A like assistance systems to Z like zero emissions, Automechanika offers something for everyone.” Everything for workshop professionals The customising trend shows no signs of slowing down, and trade visitors can enjoy a multifaceted experience of this field in Hall 12.1. This also includes the topic of car media. What system offers the best sound? Who can impress the panel with the most professional installation of a car audio system? At the EMMA German Sound Quality Finals on 16 and 17 September, which are being held in the outdoor exhibition area in front of Hall 12, everyone is invited to immerse themselves in the world of automotive sound. So be sure to take a seat, listen up, and find out who will win the award for the best car audio system. Sidney Hoffmann @Automechanika. When it comes to cars, he is one of Germany’s best-known faces. Sidney Hoffmann made his name with shows like “PS-Profis” (Horsepower professionals) and “Sidneys Welt” (Sidney’s world). Now on 14 September he’s coming to Automechanika in Frankfurt, where fans can meet him for happy hour. Other influencers and bloggers – including KLE, the gang from the Schrauberblog technicians blog, the ‘car paint monkeys’ from Autolackaffen, the ‘car doctors’ fromAutodoktoren, Mike Püllen, and GlossBoss will also be playing an active role at the trade fair in Frankfurt. The Blogger Lounge in Hall 12.1 is the meeting place where everyone canmeet influencers and bloggers at a meet & greet. Another new feature: a programme devoted to the trending topic of detailing on two days of the trade fair. The International Detailing Association (IDA) is inviting its members from around the globe to come to Frankfurt. On 15 September it will be organising a panel discussion, and for the first time the association is holding an IDA certification event – including testing – at the trade fair. Autolackaffen is holding practical workshops on such topics as paint sealing, the opportunities and risks of long-term paint sealing, and efficient polishing processes on all five days of the trade fair. Also at the event: ‘GlossBoss’, otherwise known asMarvinMieth and a familiar face on YouTube and Instagram, will bemaking a live podcast on the topic of ‘Alternatives to costly and complicated paint coats’. Fans of classic and collectible cars will be getting together in the Classic Car area in Hall 12. On 13 September there will be a captivating event programme featuring panel discussions, live podcasts and workshops. The challenges facing the classic car scene in Germany, opportunities for the classic car business, and the topic of ‘Electronics in classic and collectible cars’ will all be addressed in various talks and discussions. The show highlight at the German Federation for Motor Trades and Repairs (ZKF) stand is a Porsche chassis featuring different painting technologies that the federation is presenting in collaboration with Glasurit. On 14 September, the stage in Hall 12 will be showcasing the Car Wash & Care business. A new presentation series delves into the latest trends and developments in car wash and care and explores what the mobility transition means for the car wash sector. Hall 11 is once again the meeting place for the body and paintwork sector. This year will be the first time that there is a networking area and live stage right inside Hall 11.1. This is where Collision talk will be taking place on 15. September. The topic: “The repair market in a time of crisis – who are the winners and losers?’. The moderators Christian Simmert, Editor-inChief of schadennews.de, and Konrad Wenz, Editor-in-Chief of Fahrzeug & Karosserie, will be talking with leading automotive insurers, claims managers, workshop groups, operations and associations about fundamental shifts in the market. At issue is what companies have to prepare themselves for – and who will survive as the market consolidates. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is appearing in a new networking area in Hall 11. On 13 September, CEO Jason Moseley will be talking with leading industry players on the topic of ‘A global perspective on the ever changing body & paint landscape’. On 15 September, Moseley will also be reporting on his international experiences – including at Automechanika trade fairs in Shanghai, Mexico, Birmingham and Istanbul. On 15 September, Michel Malik, CEO of Bodyshop News International, is getting together with international guests as part of Collision talk to discuss how body and paintwork shops can maintain profitability during an economic crisis. One day later, on 16 September, Malik will be talking with international manufacturers and suppliers about ways in which innovations in body repair technology can be used to improve both the performance and profitability of body shops. Another highlight: the second Body & Paint Championships, in which five painters from Germany face off against one another. Both creativity and technical expertise will be required as they try to impress the international panel of experts with the car hood designs they have created on the theme of ‘Mobility in transition’. The awards ceremony takes place on 16 September on the stage in Hall 11.1. The new meeting place for workshop professionals in Hall 9.0 is the networking lounge and stage devoted to the topic of the Future Workshop. The programme includes current workshop topics such as accessing connected vehicles, electromobility, fire protection in the workshop for electric vehicles, troubleshooting with artificial intelligence, and social media communications for automotive companies. On 13 September, Frank Schlehuber from CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) and Hasmeet Kaur and Maximilian Wegner from Roland Berger will be discussing the impact of electrification on the aftermarket, ADAS, and other challenges facing the automotive aftermarket. Another highlight: brief presentations on the Future Workshop 4.0 in which some 30 partners offer fascinating insights into the workshop of the future. This innovation showcase will be presenting tomorrow’s technologies, processes and business models. Everything having to do with training and professional development can be found in the Galleria. Here, students and young people can get an introduction to the many different careers on offer in the automotive industry and find out more about training oppor tunities from respected German associations. Joblinge, a national youth employment initiative, will have its own stand at the trade fair for the first time this year. The stand provides trainees and young people with advice and support for deciding on training and education options. The recently established ‘Talents4AA’ association provides Knowledge transfer and dialogue are extremely important Foto: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Pietro Sutera Automechanika offers something for everyone Foto: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Pietro Sutera Continued from Page 1 Read more on page 9
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