BIMRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Conference - October 6-15, 2020

NEW IN 2020

OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Schedule of Events

Detailed descriptions can be found under the or "Training" page or click on the course title
Schedule subject to change

Download the BIMRS Schedule

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

2:00 - 4:00 PM

"Registration" Open and Getting to Know the App (get familiar with everything and ask for help if needed - our team will be here to assist you)

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Virtual Welcome Reception & Opening General Session

Kick off the event with special accommodations that arrive in your conference box, including wearing your own conference t-shirt. Points are accumulated by attending events and participacting in activities. More details to come.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Management Training: Green Light Sales Process - Your Path to Higher Profits & Client Satisfaction
by Jeremy O'Neal

sponsored by AdvisorFix

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Technical Training: BMW ISTA - AIR

by Drew Wolfe

sponsored by Worldpac

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Management Training: Profitability Analysis: A Better Understanding of Your Numbers

by Hunt Demarest

sponsored by Paar, Melis & Associates

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Technical Training: BMW Data Analysis - Fixing BMW's Without Breaking the Bank

by Scot Manna

sponsored by Worldpac

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Technical Training: PicoScope Tips and Tricks

by Matt Fanslow

Thursday, October 8, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Management Training: How to Showcase Your Value to Customers

by Carolyn Coquilette

sponsored by Shop-Ware and Bosch

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Technical Training: BMW Diesel Diagnostic Strategies

by Seth Thorson and Justin Morgan

sponsored by LMV

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Exhibitor Showcase: Meet with Exhibitors, Door Prizes, and Reward Points

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Management Training: Onboarding for Success

by Seth Thorson

sponsored by LMV

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Technical Training: BMW DCT Transmission Technology

by Niel Speetjens and Dirk Fuchs

sponsored by ZF

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Technical Training: ISTA, J2534 & ICOM (Part 1)

by Brandon Mathews

sponsored by Opus IVS

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Technical Training: BMW Three Phase Motors

by Gary Smith & Eric Scharping

sponsored by WORLDPAC and DiagNation

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Technical Training: BMW Driver Assistance Systems

by Brian Chaffe

sponsored by Opus IVS

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Technical Training: Oil Seals and the Effects of Different Material to the Repair

by Florian Kiziak

sponsored by ElringKlinger

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Management Training: Cyber Insecurity Workshop

by Mark Claypool

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Technical Training: BIMRS Diagnostic Challenge

by Seth Thorson and Justin Morgan

sponsored by LMV

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Technical Training: ISTA, J2534 & ICOM (Part 2)

by Brandon Mathews

sponsored by Opus IVS

Thursday, October 15, 2020 (all times are Central Time Zone)

12:00-1:30 PM

Selecting the Proper BMW Engine Oils for your Shop

by Stefan Braun

sponsored by LIQUI MOLY

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Management Training: Reviews and Responding

by Mike Delacruz

sponsored by Broadly

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Technical Training: Latest Gasket Technology for Cylinder Head Gaskets with Stopper Technologies with Failure Analysis

by Florian Kiziak

sponsored by ElringKlinger

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Closing Exhibitor Reception and Giveaways

(must be present to win)