The 2025 MSO Symposium will return to Las Vegas on Nov. 3rd for its 14th annual conference. The Automotive Service Association looks forward to hosting the collision repair industry and kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX show, the largest automotive industry convention of the year.
This highly anticipated single-day event brings many of the most experienced, high-growth executives of leading MSOs in the collision repair industry together for peer-to-peer networking, information on growth strategies, and discussion of industry-centered data.
“The MSO Symposium brings together the most forward-thinking minds in collision repair,” said Gary Bunce, senior vice president of sales for Gerber Collision & Glass and a recent advisory board member addition. “For me and my team, it's a must-attend event — a place to stay ahead of industry shifts, engage with peers, and gain insights that directly influence our strategy.”
"Attending the MSO Symposium gives collision repair owners a front-row seat to the latest trends shaping our industry — whether it’s technology, insurance dynamics or consolidation strategies,” David Roberts, founder and managing partner of Focus Advisors and an MSO Symposium advisory board member, told Autobody News.
“It’s a rare chance to hear directly from the leaders driving change, connect with potential partners, and gain insights that can position their businesses for long-term success," Roberts added. "In a market evolving as quickly as ours, those who show up to events like this are the ones best prepared to grow and compete."
MSO Symposium advisory board members include executives from many of the fastest growing and most influential MSOs across North America. These leaders come together during numerous meetings to create an event that addresses matters impacting the industry now and in the foreseeable future.
“Our team benefits from the high level of expertise and the wealth of shared experience among attendees,” said incoming advisory board member Rich Tanchyk, vice president at VIVE Collision. “I’m truly honored to be part of this year’s MSO Advisory Board. Listening to the collaborative thinking among the members and contributing to the creation of meaningful content for attendees has been a wonderful experience."
“The MSO Symposium brings industry stakeholders together to talk about what really matters — emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities and we have created meaningful content for this year’s event," Michelle Sullivan, CEO of Certified Collision Group and an advisory board member, told Autobody News. "The goal is simple: spark conversations that turn into real, actionable strategies that shape the future of collision repair.”
MSO Symposium sessions will include coverage of key industry data, the impact of artificial intelligence, scanning and calibration processes, trends in vehicle and crash data, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
“Attending the MSO Symposium goes beyond networking — it’s about gaining real-world insights that impact how we lead and grow our business.” Bunce said.
Attendance of the MSO Symposium is restricted and qualification standards must be met. Attendance is limited to multi-shop operators, large independent operators bringing in $3 million or more in annual sales, insurance companies, and select OEMs.
Registration is set to open later in August. Those interested in attending this year’s conference should keep their schedules open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and to sign up for the MSO Symposium’s e-communications for event updates.
For more information, visit the website or contact MSO Symposium organizers.
