A variety of classroom and stage demonstrations are happening at SEMA to increase collision repair industry knowledge and skills at the annual Las Vegas convention, held November 5th – 8th, 2024. Stay close to the action and discover the latest collision repair news and repair methods when you tune into our livestream.

Come visit us live at the SEMA Collision Repair and Refinish Stage Booth #32145.

Didn't make it to SEMA? Watch all the presentations on-demand.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday


Tuesday, November 5th

Time Presentation Video Link
10:00 AM Panel Discussion: Opening Day Kickoff “Pre-Game”
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
SCRS - Andy Tylka
SEMA - Luis Morales
I-CAR - Scott VanHulle
On Demand
10:35 AM Break
10:40 AM Live Interview: Rivian Certified Collision Repair Network
DEG - Danny Gredinberg
Rivian - Kelly Logan
On Demand
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM Live Interview: Iwata - Series 2 Guns
Iwata - Josh Culver
I-CAR - Jason Black
On Demand
11:25 AM Break
11:30 AM Panel Discussion: Stellantis
Stellantis - Lynn Rogers
I-CAR - Scott VanHulle
On Demand
12:05 PM Break
12:10 PM Live Interview: Car-O-Liner - Lean Structural Bay
Car-O-Liner - Tim Gardner
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand
12:30 PM Break
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Rivian 2025 (Gen2) R1T & R1S Collision Repair Impact
Rivian - Dan Black
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand
1:35 PM Break
1:40 PM Live Interview: Midtronics - Beyond the Crash:EV Safety and the Collision Repair
Midtronics - Joshua Linton
I-CAR - Joel Dufkis
On Demand
2:00 PM Break
2:05 PM Panel Discussion: SCRS Blueprinting Logistics - Considerations for a Bulletproof Process
SCRS - Andy Tylka
SCRS - Kris Burton
SCRS - Ron Reichen
SCRS - Michael Giarrizzo
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
On Demand
2:40 PM Break
2:45 PM Live Interview: Hunter Engineering - Taking the Blindspots out of ADAS Calibration
Hunter Engineering - Steve Dawson
I-CAR - Kurt Fenzel
On Demand
3:05 PM Break
3:10 PM Panel Discussion: EV Repair Facility Readiness
I-CAR - Joel Dufkis
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
Lucid - Jake Rodenroth
Rivian - Kelly Logan
On Demand
3:45 PM End of Day

Wednesday, November 6th

Time Presentation Video Link
10:00 AM Panel Discussion: Technician Training Management Best Practices
SCRS - Amber Alley
SCRS - Andy Tylka
SCRS - Erin Solis
SCRS - Decio Atkinson
On Demand
10:35 AM Break
10:40 AM Live Interview: 3M - The Importance of Seam Sealing and Corrosion Protection
3M - Ryan Marrinan
I-CAR - Anton Verwijst
On Demand
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM Live Interview: Chief Automotive - Value of Measuring & Documenting Collision Damage
Chief - Richard Perry
I-CAR - Jason Black
On Demand
11:25 AM Break
11:30 AM Panel Discussion: Audi
Audi - Mark Allen
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand
12:05 PM Break
12:10 PM Live Interview: BASF & 3M, a Collaboration Aimed Towards Creating a Safer, Healthier,
and More Efficient Automotive Industry

BASF - Jeff Wildman
3M - Jason Scharton
I-CAR - Jason Black
On Demand
12:30 PM Break
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Talent Initiative/Collision Careers
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Dara Goroff
Contra Costa College - Laura Lozano
SCRS - Amber Ally
On Demand
1:35 PM Break
1:40 PM Live Interview: Aeromotive Services Inc - Technologies Impact on Evaluating Wire Damage
Aeromotive - Carl Dumele
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
On Demand
2:00 PM Break
2:05 PM Panel Discussion: SCRS Key Strategies for Passing OEM Audits
SCRS - Michael Giarrizzo
SCRS - Kye Yeung
SCRS - Erin Solis
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
DEKRA - Gabriel Morely
OEC - Leanne Jefferies
On Demand
2:40 PM Break
2:45 PM Live Interview: Repair Planning with DEG and 3M
DEG - Danny Gredinberg
3M - John Ascheman
On Demand
3:05 PM Break
3:10 PM Panel Discussion: Color Matching: Panel Discussion
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Luis Martinez
BASF - Jeff Wildman
Sherwin-Willams - Gary Kilby
AkzoNobel - Ryan Brown
On Demand
3:45 PM End of Day

Thursday, November 7th

Time Presentation Video Link
10:00 AM Panel Discussion: Back to Basics - Foundational Skills That Are Often Overlooked
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
SCRS - Bruce Halcro
SCRS - Michael Giarrizzo
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
On Demand
10:35 AM Break
10:40 AM Live Interview: Repair Planning with DEG and RepairLogic
DEG - Danny Gredinberg
RepairLogic - Taylor Moss
On Demand
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM Live Interview: AkzoNobel - New Color Awareness and Technology / Working with Radar
AkzoNobel - Ryan Brown
I-CAR - Luis Martinez
On Demand
11:25 AM Break
11:30 AM Panel Discussion: Ford
Ford - Gerry Bonanni
I-CAR - Scott VanHulle
On Demand
12:05 PM Break
12:10 PM Live Interview: 3M - The Increasing Technicality of Paint Application
3M - Jason Garfoot
I-CAR - Luis Martinez
On Demand
12:30 PM Break
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Fiber Laser Welding Technology
LightWELD - Dean Brennan
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand
1:35 PM Break
1:40 PM Live Interview: Global Finishing Solutions - Maintenance Methods to Keep Your
Paint Booth in Top Shape

GFS - Lance Watkins
I-CAR - Luis Martinez
On Demand
2:00 PM Break
2:05 PM Panel Discussion: Quality Control - What, When, Where, Why, and How
SCRS - Erin Solis
SCRS - Michael Giarrizzo
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
On Demand
2:40 PM Break
2:45 PM Live Interview: Sherwin-Williams - It's not "Just Paint"
Sherwin-Williams - Gary Kilby
I-CAR - Jason Black
On Demand
3:05 PM Break
3:10 PM Panel Discussion: Repairers Realm: ADAS Training and Tool Requirements for Calibration
Collision Advice - Mike Anderson
DEG - Danny Gredinberg
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand
3:45 PM End of Day

Friday, November 8th

Time Presentation Video Link
10:00 AM Panel Discussion: I-CAR - Mixed Attachment Methods
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
I-CAR - Anton Verwijst
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
On Demand
10:35 AM Break
10:40 AM Live Interview: DEG Refining your ADAS Skills
DEG - Danny Gredinberg
1 Source ADAS - Tommy Ames
On Demand
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM Live Interview: SATA - jet X Guns and the New SATA LCS (the liner reimagined)
SATA - Tony Larimer
I-CAR - Jason Black
On Demand
11:25 AM Break
11:30 AM Panel Discussion: I-CAR - Engaging the Learner with Innovative Technologies
I-CAR - Mike Mertes
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
I-CAR - Joel Dufkis
On Demand
12:05 PM Break
12:10 PM Live Interview: Bolt - TechShare is the future of the Collision Industry
Bolt - Walter Link
I-CAR - Bud Center
On Demand
12:30 PM Break
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: I-CAR Academy, Behind the Curtain
I-CAR - Bud Center
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
I-CAR - Anton Verwijst
On Demand
1:35 PM Break
1:40 PM Live Interview: Pro Spot - Advancing The Collision Repair Industry
Pro Spot - John Martinolich
I-CAR - Jeff Poole
On Demand
2:00 PM Break
2:05 PM Panel Discussion: Mentorship Considerations
SCRS - Kris Burton
SCRS - Ron Reichen
SCRS - Josh Mcfarlin
SCRS - Andrew Batenhorst
On Demand
2:40 PM Break
2:45 PM Live Interview: Reliable Automotive Equipment - Importance of OEM Tooling
RAE - Robert Gruskos
I-CAR - Anton Verwijst
On Demand
3:05 PM Break
3:10 PM Panel Discussion: Final Day “Post-Game”
I-CAR - Scott VanHulle
SEMA - Luis Morales
SCRS - Aaron Schulenburg
SCRS - Barry Dorn
SCRS - Ron Reichen
On Demand
3:45 PM End of Day
Bonus Live Interview: Goliath Carts
Goliath Carts - Dito Diez
I-CAR - Scott Kaboos
On Demand