Southeast Collision Conference 2026 Educational Slate

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 –

M: Managerial

T: Technical

MT: Managerial/Technical

8:00am

KICKOFF KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Presented by: Mike Anderson, Collision Advice

9:45am

M: Unlock Hidden Paint and Material Profit in your Collision Center

Presented by: John Shoemaker

T: Importance of Corrosion Protection

Presented by: James Schupp, Technical Manager – Car-Rep

11:15am

M: ADAS, AGRR (Auto Glass Repair & Replacement), Mechanical & Collision: How They all Segue together

Panel Discussion, Moderated by: Kris Griffin, Calibration Consulting Associates

T: Structural Adhesives & Hybrid Joining Operations

Presented by: Jason Scharton, Global Industry Relations Leader – 3M Collision Repair

2:00pm

M. Navigating the OEM Certification Maze: The Pros, Cons, and What’s Worth It

Presented by: Robert Gruskos, VP, Reliable Automotive Equipment

T. Is it time to Align?

Presented by: Justin Allen, Regional Field Trainer – Hunter Engineering

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

8:00am

M: Revolutionizing Customer Intake & Efficiency with AI Powered Solutions

Presented by: James Spears, Head of Automotive, Tractable

MT: Breathe Easy and Stay Compliant: Environmental and Safety Essentials for Today’s Collision Centers

Presented by: Jason Fritz CSP, Regional Manager, KPA; and Zach Pucillo CSP, CHMM, EHS Compliance Manager, KPA

10:00am

MT: The Costs of Not Getting Paid: Changing Tactics in the Changing Marketplace (Peer to Peer)

Presented by: Michael Bradshaw, K&M Collision; Barry Dorn, Dorn’s Body and Paint; and, Kris Burton, Rosslyn Auto Body

Want more? Check out the March 2026 issue of Hammer & Dolly!