Join us at the Florida Autobody  Conference 2026: Master Estimating & Win with Right to Appraisal, a two-day event dedicated to helping collision repair professionals strengthen their estimating skills, maximize profitability, and stay ahead of evolving OEM standards. Industry experts Jeff Oldenettel and Danny Gredinberg, along with the FABA Legislative Committee, will deliver high-impact sessions that provide practical tools for coding, billing, insurer negotiations, OEM-driven estimating, and understanding your rights under appraisal. In addition to powerful education, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with leading vendors who are actively supporting the collision repair industry and bringing solutions to help your business grow. Whether you’re focused on improving shop operations, protecting profitability, or safeguarding your customers, this trade show is designed to give you the knowledge, strategies, and partnerships you need to succeed in today’s collision repair industry.

Continental Breakfast, Break out Sessions and Lunch (is all included ) for  $50.00per person  before 01/08/2026. 
We will have our Vendor Social Event Friday night starting @6pm til 8pm  with appetizers and CASH Bar.  
Choose your classes when you register to attend

If register after 01/09/2026 Registration is $75.00 per person.

The Trade show Floor on Saturday is Free.

Event Schedule – Florida Autobody Conference

Friday, January 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Master Safe & Profitable Collision Repair: OEM-Driven Estimating & Damage Analysis
  Instructor: Jeff Oldenettel
  Room: magnolia 1

Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Breakout Sessions 50 People max per room.

9:00 AM

• Maximize P&M Profits: Master Coding, Billing & Insurer Negotiations
  Instructor: Jeff Oldenettel
  Room: Magnolia 2

• Stay Ahead of OEM Safety Standards: Master Critical Inspections to Protect Your Shop
  Instructor: Danny Gredinberg
  Room: Magnolia 3

  “Mastering the Right to Appraisal: Turning Denials into Dollars”
  Panel Discussion -FABA Legislative Committee
  Room: Magnolia 1

10:40 AM

• Maximize P&M Profits: Master Coding, Billing & Insurer Negotiations
  Instructor: Jeff Oldenettel
  Room: Magnolia 2

• Stay Ahead of OEM Safety Standards: Master Critical Inspections to Protect Your Shop
  Instructor: Danny Gredinberg
  Room: Magnolia 3

  “Mastering the Right to Appraisal: Turning Denials into Dollars”
  Panel Discussion -FABA Legislative Committee
  Room Magnolia 1

VENDORS Information
One Raffle prize to be supplied by vendor for Raffle drawing on Saturday.
Please let us know if you are interested in a timeslot to do demonstrations in your booth area during the show hours.

All Vendor needs and request go through Mike Jeckel
events@theofficevents.com

For every additional vendor at a booth please sign in under Vendor Guests to be able to get Breakfast & Lunch.

Hotel Booking Information below:
 Auto Body Association Tradeshow

reservation cutoff date is December 25, 2025

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Executive Director
Ementi Coary
708-415-2721