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CIECA CONNEX Conference 2025

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Start: September 24, 2025 @ 5:00AM MST On-Demand End: September 25, 2025 @ MST On-Demand Location:

Industry stakeholders will gather at the 2025 CIECA CONNEX Conference, themed "Insights to Innovation: The Future of Collision Industry Technology.” The event will feature presentations on emerging technologies like ADAS, autonomous features and EVs—exploring how these advancements impact repair methods, supply chains and procedures going forward.

��ǿ�� is continuing its sustained support of CIECA as a Silver sponsor of the CONNEX Conference. The event provides an excellent opportunity for collision professionals and other industry insiders to network with business leaders while gaining relevant insights.

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