The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto returns at the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference is a two-day event which brings together professionals from the mechanical and collision sectors to focus on hot topics, industry trends, challenges, and the state of the auto care sector.
The CCIF Vendor Showcase—an exclusive, one-day event designed specifically for collision industry professionals—will be held on March 12, 2026, during the CAIC.
What is the CCIF Vendor Showcase?
The CCIF Vendor Showcase provides a unique opportunity for vendors to connect directly with key decision-makers across the collision repair sector. Engage with a targeted audience of collision repairers, corporate representatives, insurers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and more, all in one place. As a vendor, you will have the chance to showcase your latest products and services, forge valuable business relationships, and strengthen your presence in the industry. Do not miss this opportunity to elevate your brand at one of the year’s most anticipated collision-focused events.
Applications to participate in the CCIF Vendor showcase are open to any company in the collision sector of the auto care industry. The deadline to submit an application to become a vendor is February 9, 2026.
Venue
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
Plaza Foyer
655 Dixon Rd
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3
Schedule
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Thursday, March 12, 2026
Vendor storage: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Windsor)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
CAIC networking reception: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Vendor move-in and set-up: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (Plaza Foyer)
Breakfast and vendor showcase: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Plaza Foyer)
Conference sessions: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Plaza Ballroom)
Networking break and vendor showcase: 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Plaza Foyer)
Conference sessions: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Plaza Ballroom)
Lunch and vendor showcase: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Plaza Foyer)
Conference sessions: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Plaza Ballroom)
Vendor move-out and tear-down: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Plaza Foyer)
Schedule is subject to change.
Vendor shipping and setup guidelines
Vendors are responsible for arranging shipping with the carrier of their choice directly to the venue. Shipments must not be received any earlier than Monday, March 9, 2026. If shipments are received before this date, the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre will refuse the shipment. The Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, AIA Canada, and CCIF do not assume responsibility for refused, missed, or returned shipments. Vendors are responsible for collecting their boxes from the on-site holding room at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre.
Vendors are not permitted to set up any earlier than Thursday, March 12 at 5:00am. All set-ups must be completed by 7:00 a.m.. Absolutely no exception. A storage room for vendors will be available from Tuesday, March 10 through Thursday, March 12.
Vendors are not permitted to tear down any earlier than 3:00pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Absolutely no exception. Vendors are responsible for arranging for their return shipment from the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. All items must be removed from the venue by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Any items including cardboard boxes left past this time and date will be discarded at the vendor’s expense.
All confirmed vendors will receive exact instructions for shipping to and from the venue prior to the event.
Tabletop pricing
CCIF sponsor: $1,575.00
Non-sponsor: $1,837.00
All tabletops are subject to 13 per cent HST.
Included in tabletop:
- One (1) 6ft draped table
- One (1) complimentary vendor registration**
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
**Registration is required. A registration link will be provided in the approval email. The complimentary vendor registration includes:
- Entry to the CAIC networking reception on March 11, 2026
- Access to all general and concurrent sessions on March 12, 2026
- A continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on March 12, 2026
Banners and backdrops are permitted. They must be set up behind the table within the designated space.
Audio visual, power and hardwire internet are not included. Should you require these services at your table, they must be ordered directly through Encore at your expense. Order information can be found in the vendor manual in the approval email.
There is a maximum of one table per company. Table selection is based on first-come-first-served availability and will be confirmed upon application approval.
Please note that all requests for tabletops are pending review and subject to approval by AIA Canada.
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to submit an application to become a vendor is February 9, 2026.