The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will host its first-ever virtual conference, “The Magic Continues,” Oct. 9–10, operating as two half-day sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT each day. The digital event is designed to enhance accessibility and deliver educational programming on innovation and leadership tailored for collision repair professionals nationwide.
Early-bird registration is open through Sept. 1, with member pricing set at $110 for full access or $65 for one day; after Sept. 1, rates rise to $125 for full access and $80 for a single day. Non-member prices begin at $135 early-bird and $150 thereafter, with single-day passes at $80 and $95, respectively.
Within the opening keynote, Lauren Kolak, director of OEM business development at CCC Intelligent Solutions, will explore how the aging U.S. vehicle parc — fueled by rising average vehicle age, electrification and increasing complexity — is reshaping claims and repair strategies.
Sabrina Thring, president of the Collision Group at Driven Brands, will headline the second day of the conference, addressing the ever-changing dynamics of the overall collision repair industry.
Beyond those keynotes, the program features panels and breakout sessions aligned with critical shop-management priorities: AI tools, EV repair considerations, industry leadership, auto-glass complexity, LinkedIn marketing, and culture building.
Day One
Panel discussion: “How to Lead in this Fast-changing Repair Industry,” featuring Cheryl Boswell, CFO, DCR Systems; Sandee Lindorfer, vice president of auto claims, Allstate Insurance; Mary Mahoney, vice president, Enterprise Mobility; and Michelle Sullivan, CEO, Certified Collision Group.
Breakout sessions:
• “AI Tools to Support your Collision Repair Operations” with Taylor Moss, product evangelist, OEC.
• “The Total Loss of Repairable Claims” with Kristen Felder, head trouble maker, Collision Hub.
• “I-CAR EV Overview and Repair Considerations” with I-CAR instructors Kurt Fenzel and Olivia Peterson.
Day Two
“Auto Glass Complexity and the Evolving Service Requirements” with Ashley Veisz, SVP of operations excellence, Safelite.
“Maximizing Your LinkedIn Presence” with Liz Terrance, senior content and creative manager, Caliber Collision.
“The Culture Shift: Leading People, Not Just Processes to Create Clarity, Connection and Culture in Today’s Evolving Collision Industry” with Sheryl Driggers, leadership coach, speaker and customer experience expert, Collision Advice.
