Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference 

Date

March 19, 2025
to March 20, 2025

Time

Location

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Road
Toronto
, Ontario
, M9W 1J3
(416) 244-1711

About this event

The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC) brings together the AIA Canada National Conference and CCIF Toronto for two-days of networking and learning about hot industry topics, trends, challenges, and the state of Canada’s auto care sector.

Attendees can expect future-focused presentations by subject matter experts, unparalleled networking opportunities, a collision-focused vendor showcase, and more!

Join us on March 19 and 20, 2025 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of auto care.

Schedule

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Industry-wide programming (AIA Canada National Conference): 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT

Networking reception (AIA Canada National Conference and CCIF Toronto): 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Collision-focused programming (CCIF Toronto): 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT

CCIF Vendor Showcase: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT

 

The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Registration and pricing

The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference offers various ticket prices and options, from early bird pricing, group discounts, single day programming tickets, corporate tables, and more.

Single day of programming with access to the March 19 networking reception 

Ticket type  Pricing* 
Early bird, single ticket – ends December 4, 2025  $275.00 
Early bird, group admission (6+ tickets) – ends December 4, 2025  $247.50 
Single ticket  $325.00 
Young professional (under 45 years of age)  $247.50 
Shop owner  $247.50 

Full two-day Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (March 19 and 20, 2025) 

Ticket type  Pricing* 
Early bird, single ticket – ends December 4, 2025  $495.00 
Early bird, group admission (6+ tickets) – ends December 4, 2025  $445.00 
Single ticket  $585.00 
Young professional (under 45 years of age)  $445.50 
Shop owner  $445.50 
Buy your tickets

Corporate tables 

Corporate table packages are available! Those who register with a corporate table will be able to have an exclusive reserved table at or near the main stage and will also benefit from additional branding exposure online and at your table during the event. 

Admission  Pricing* 
Single day admission with access to the March 19 networking reception  $2,500.00 
Two-day admission  $4,500.00 
Get a corporate table

CCIF Supporters 

CCIF Supporters can attend CCIF Toronto on March 19 – 20, 2025 and CCIF Calgary on September 17 – 18, 2025.

Additionally, CCIF Supporters receive individual recognition on the CCIF website and get a distinctive CCIF Supporter badge at the events to recognize their contribution to the collision industry.  

The cost to become a 2025 CCIF Supporter is $495.00 plus applicable taxes. 

The deadline to be a CCIF Supporter for 2025 is February 6, 2025. 

Become a CCIF Supporter

*Plus additional taxes

Sponsorship opportunities

Elevate your brand and connect with key decision-makers in the automotive industry by sponsoring the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC) on March 19 and 20, 2025. Sponsorship provides unmatched visibility and credibility, offering your company prime exposure through digital recognition, exclusive event signage, and direct engagement with influential industry leaders. With access to key networking moments and the chance to showcase your brand, you’ll strengthen relationships, foster new connections, and position your company as a trusted industry partner. Secure your sponsorship today to enhance your brand’s impact and drive business growth. 

Consult the CAIC sponsorship opportunities

CCIF Vendor Showcase opportunities

Become a CCIF Vendor to showcase your product or services and attend CCIF Toronto!

  Pricing* 
CCIF sponsors  $1,500.00 
Non-CCIF sponsors  $1,750.00 

*Plus applicable taxes 

Showcase your brand at the CCIF Vendor Showcase and connect with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurers, suppliers, educators, networks, and collision repairers—apply by January 25, 2025! 

Apply now

Agenda

March 19, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Plenary sessions – to be announced
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Networking break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent sessions – to be announced

  1. Women in the Auto care sector
  2. Young Professionals in the Auto care sector
  3. Market research and data
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenary sessions – to be announced
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking reception

 

March 20, 2025

Please note if you would like to attend the programming (7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) on March 20th, additional registration is required. 

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and vendor showcase
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Plenary sessions – to be announced
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Networking break and vendor showcase
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent sessions – to be announced

  1. Profitability
  2. Human resources
  3. Vehicle technology
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking lunch and vendor showcase
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Plenary sessions – to be announced

The agenda is subject to change without notice.

 

Hotel and travel savings

Accommodation

We are pleased to offer special rates starting at $199.00 plus tax at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre.  To book a hotel room, please contact the hotel at 1-416-244-1711, or book online under the block name AIA Canada — Canadian Auto Care Sector

Book online

Should you wish to arrive early or extend your stay, access the special rates as early as March 14 and as late as March 23. You must call the hotel directly at 1-416-244-1711 to book reservations within this window.

Rates are eligible until Monday, March 3, 2025. Guestrooms will be subject to availability first come, first served. Book now!

Travel

For those flying into Toronto for the event, travel discounts are available.

Air Canada

Book online at www.aircanada.com and enter promotion code RBE44BK1 to receive a 10 per cent discount on eligible fares*. The travel period begins March 11, 2025, and ends March 27, 2025. *5 per cent discounts will apply to standard fares, 10 per cent flex fares and up for North American travel.

WestJet

Book online at www.westjet.com/conventions and enter promotion code 0Q0P6EV to receive a 5 per cent discount off Econo, 10 per cent discount off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for guests travelling to Toronto, ON only. The travel period begins March 11, 2025, and ends March 27, 2025. No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings. Travel Agents GDS promotion code: YBM98.

Sponsors

Park N Fly Benefits

How the program works

  • Members select their departure city from the drop-down menu
    1. Choose Valet or Self-Park where applicable
    2. Enter their outbound and return dates
    3. Click find your rate
    4. The rates will automatically load
    5. Print a copy of the coupon
  • When exiting the lot
    1. Scan the printed Park’N Fly coupon at the Self-Park pay station
  • If members are using a Valet location
    • Hand a copy of the printed voucher to the agent at check-out or give them the discount code 1120313 once the code is entered by the agent the rate will automatically append to the AIA Canada rate program.
  • Discount Code 1120313
  • At check out members simply scan their pre-printed coupon the Valet or Self-Park pay station
  • When exiting the lot
    • Select form of payment
      1. Credit card
      2. Debit card
    • If they have any difficulties simply
      1. Manually enter 1120313 at the pay station and the rate will be applied
    • Scan the Park’N Fly ticket