IMI Events
Join us at one of our fantastic events
We host events for members centred on professional development and networking in the automotive sector, including the IMI Annual Dinner, webinars, and regional networking, offering insights on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
Featured event
Exemplary by design: Systems Vs Smiles in Automotive
This IMI member exclusive event is an automotive business and customer service transformation focused webinar, inspired by the concept of systems vs smiles. Joined by the Garage Inspector Andy Savva, who will share his extensive observations and insights gained from visiting and supporting garages and professionals right across our sector. We will hear about what the sector does best, and also where we as a collective can enhance systems and processes that lead to exemplary customer service by design. In the discussion to follow we will touch upon the types of strategies that may support increased customer satisfaction and retention levels in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Advanced Propulsion Centre - Roadmaps and insights
Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 13.30pm
Location: Online Webinar
Join us for this IMI member exclusive webinar, featuring guest speakers from the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s strategy and technology trend teams.
Exploring the Future of Technical Training, Development and Delivery
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 14.00pm
Location: Online Webinar
This member exclusive event will be a special interest webinar, bringing together leading technical trainers from across the spectrum of automotive learning delivery.
Sales Excellence – Dealing with Automotive Retail Transition
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Online Webinar
For this IMI member exclusive webinar event we welcome expert insights from automotive sales and consultancy specialists TalkSales Europe.
IMI Member networking event - Southern Region
Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Time: 09.00am - 14.00pm
Location: IMI HO, Hertfordshire
Join us for an exclusive professional networking event at Fanshaws. Connect with fellow institute members and key IMI staff in engaging discussions.
IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2026
Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Location: London Intercontinental Hotel
The 2026 IMI Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony will be taking place on 11th of March. It'll be an exciting night of celebrating automotive excellence.
Take a look at our previous events from this year...
Automechanika and Motorvate
Introducing 'Motorvate' - an exciting, not-for-profit showcase set to run alongside Automechanika Birmingham, showcasing automotive as an exciting, tech-driven industry.
Commercial Vehicle Show
The IMI is proud to support the commercial vehicle industry - from apprenticeships and qualifications to professional recognition and lifelong career development.