April 2, 2019—The first ever Carolina’s Educational Collision Conference (CECC) will take place on May 18 and 19 in Concord, N.C.

The two-day event is presented by the North Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (NCACAR) and South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR). It is sponsored by PPG, Carolina Collision Equipment, and Axalta.

The first day's schedule features educational classes with John Shoemaker, BASF, Jake Rodenroth, asTech, Keith Manich, ATI, and Mike Lanza of Sherwin Williams. Saturday night is the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with special VIP All-Star Race packages available, including concert, pit passes, scanner, programs, buffet, drinks, and terrace seating.

Sunday’s schedule features breakfast and speakers Sarah Daniels, board chairman, SCACAR, Brian Davies, board chairman, NCACAR, Matt Cremonni, PPG, Larry Brolsma, Carolina Collision Equipment, David Road (Axalta) and a seminar with Mike Anderson of Collision Advice. The event also includes ticket givceeaways, a pedal car silent auction, vendors, and sponsors.