The one-day conference agenda for the 2025 MSO Symposium has been confirmed by the advisory board and administration. The only collision industry event created by and for multi-shop owners and operators will be held Nov. 3, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX, at Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt in Las Vegas.
Beginning at 9 a.m. PT, the most influential and forward-thinking collision repairers in North America will arrive for a day of high-quality content and impactful networking functions.
Agenda for Monday, Nov. 3
9-10 a.m. Networking breakfast, sponsored by LKQ Corporation
10-10:15 a.m. Welcome and introductions
10:15-11 a.m. “Global Uncertainty & Tariffs: Economic Implications for Companies and Markets”
11-11:30 a.m. Macro collision industry data and trends
11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. MSO and private equity report
12:15-1:30 p.m. Plated luncheon, sponsored by PPG Industries
1:30-2:15 p.m. Panel discussion: “Artificial Intelligence: Positive Disruption One Claim at a Time”
2:15-2:45 p.m. “Accident Frequency and Severity: What’s Actually Behind the Numbers?”
2:45-3:15 p.m. Networking break, sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems
3:15-4 p.m. Panel discussion: “Calibration Tsunami: Bracing for Impact and Challenges”
4-4:15 p.m. Closing comments
4:15-6 p.m. Industry networking reception, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams
This year's speakers and panelists represent some of the most important companies in the industry, including Nasdaq, Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), Classic Collision, Focus Advisors, Gerber Collision, Quality Collision Group, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Partly, Claims Genius and more.
"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."
For additional details about the 2025 agenda, visit www.msosymposium.com/agenda.
Those interested in attending the 2025 event should act quickly, as attendance is limited. One must qualify to attend. Those who qualify include employees of MSOs of all sizes, insurers, OEMs and single-location repair facilities with revenue exceeding $3 million in annual sales.
For additional information, visit msosymposium.com or email Jennie Lepore or Brian Nessen.
