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CARSTAR Canada 2026

Event Details

Start: August 18, 2026 @ 5:00AM MST On-Demand End: August 20, 2026 @ MST On-Demand Location:

CARSTAR Canada is hosting its 2026 annual, three-day “Impact” conference in Halifax. At the event, franchise partners and vendors will gather to share knowledge and empower each other. The conference includes inspiring keynote speakers, updates from industry leaders, panel discussions, a vendor expo, and plenty of networking opportunities.

In addition to exhibiting, ��ͷ�� team members will present on the main stage and in breakout sessions—highlighting the latest collision industry trends and technology solutions.

August 19: Leadership Best Practices (Ryan Mandell)
August 19-20: AI Estimating (Sinh Quan)

Throughout the event, our team will be available to answer your questions and demonstrate how we can support your business and its delivery of proper, safe, and efficient collision repairs.

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