BERLIN – The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its 2009 provisional program (subject to modification). It is as follows:

June 11 - Day One

Session I
Keynote Speech: Global recession – dangerous waters or unique opportunity?
Speaker: Dick Cross – Chief Executive Officer, CARSTAR, USA

Session II
Global Trends: Sustainability in adversity (part 1) - Car-makers and the collision repair industry – repairing the disconnect
Speaker: TBA

Global Trends: Sustainability in adversity (part 2)
Q & A/panel session

Session III
Thinking globally, acting locally - regional solutions to worldwide problems
Speaker: Alain Schneider

Session IV
Sustainable solutions to the total loss dilemma  (part 1)
Speakers: Matthew Ohrnstein – MD Symphony Advisors LLC  Gordon Reid – Country Manager AUTOonline

Sustainable solutions to the total loss dilemma  (part 2)
Q & A session

Session V
Re-skilling the industry – the key to a sustainable future
Speaker: Lawrie Martin - Director of Regional Development & Industry, Government of Queensland

Session VI
Thinking globally, acting locally – regional solutions to worldwide problems
Speaker: Ian Groat

June 12 - Day 2

Session VII
Keynote Speech: Making the impossible possible
Speaker:Tony Aquila: Chairman & Chief Executive, Solera Inc

Session VIII
Thinking globally, acting locally – regional solutions to worldwide problems
Speaker: Michel Malik

Session IX
Unsafe repairs – the price of ‘safe’ vehicle design?
Session leader: TBD

For reservations and more information, contact Lynette Waite via email to lynette@ibisworldwide.com or call +1 619 758 4145 or +44 (0)208 123 7676, as soon as possible, for IBIS 2009 delegate booking information