Click here to access World Automotive Conference MAIN EVENT WEBSITE.
THIS IS AN INFORMATION PAGE! FOR THE MOST RECENT UPDATES ON THIS YEAR’S WORLD AUTOMOTIVE CONFERENCE, PLEASE VISIT MAIN EVENT WEBSITE.
worldautomotiveconference.co.uk
PAST INFORMATION
2017 EVENT SUMMARY VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9yvaqXB9Zzs
In 2017, year we were proud to welcome 747 attendees, to the World Automotive Conference!
With over 20 countries represented, 30% C-Level and 26% Director+ attendees WAC 2017 was the most senior and international event yet. Key features included the brand-new Start-Up Zone, where attendees had the chance to meet both international and local game-changers. The numerous live demos across the exhibition floor were a fantastic new addition, as well as of course the dedicated Ladies Industry Breakfast, where we were proud to welcome 50+ industry leaders.
PAST EVENTS
2014 Agenda
09:00 REGISTRATION AND MORNING TEA / COFFEE
09:30 OPENING ADDRESS
Nihat Zeybekci, Minister of Economy of Turkey (invited)
Fikri Isik, Minister of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey (invited)
09:50 Turkish automotive supply industry
TAYSAD (Speaker tbc)
10:10 Global economic outlook and investment climate of turkey
- Impact of ‘BRIC’ countries penetrating EU and international markets
- How Turkey can compete with CEE manufacturing locations?
- Understanding government incentives toward foreign investors – tax and labour
Hande Islak, Senior Banker, EBRD Turkey
10:40 Introductory remarks about automotive industry in Turkey
- Future of production and export
- Review 2014 outcomes & 2015 expectations of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey
- Successful implementations of core Toyota values
Orhan Ozer, CEO, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey
11:00 NETWORKING TEA / COFFEE BREAK
11:40 GM & CEO roundtable debate: advantages and upcoming potentials within turkey
Orhan Ozer, CEO, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey
More CEOs to be confirmed
12:30 Automotive sector analysis for 2014 and expectations / strategies for 2018
- Global mega trends of the industry
12:50 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:00 Automotive Logistics – Parking Spaces
· Layout Criterias
- Saving space with less labor work
- Dealer stock space standards
- Increasing danger of hail stone fenomen – How to avoid damages?
Onur Yalcin, Tofas Fiat, Turkey
14:40 Auto-Port projects: Growing potential for automotive exports
Hakan Genc, Arkas Holding, Turkey
15:00 NETWORKING TEA / COFFEE BREAK
15:40 Opportunities in Russian market
- Investing in Russia? What are the benefits and opportunities?
- Understanding the importance of growing Russian cooperation
- Analysing government incentives towards foreign investors
- How to choose a region to invest in Russia?
- What business and legal terms will you need know?
Ryabikov Igor, First Deputy Director General, Ulyanovsk Region Development Corporation, Russia
Kaluga Region Development Corporation, Russia
16:00 2014 STUDY: Investment & Export potentials to STAN countries and Ukraine
- STAN countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Anna Ozdelen, Frost & Sullivan, Germany
Mosan Moobarek, Frost & Sullivan, Turkey
16:30 Trade credit and political risk insurance
Ozlem Ozuner, Euler Hermes, Turkey
16:30 Chairman’s closing remarks
16:40 Cocktail Reception
DAY 2
09:00 REGISTRATION AND MORNING TEA / COFFEE
09:30 Chairman’s Welcoming Address
09:40 Electric car – %100 Turkish?
Cengiz Arlan, Automotive Sector President, MUSIAD
Mehmet Buldurgan, Executive Board Member (2000-2011 CEO of TEMSA Mitsubishi), DEIK
Onder Yol, Derindere Motor, Turkey
10:40 Future Reality: Why Electric? Why Now?
Osman Boyner, BD Automotive, Turkey
11:00 Up-and-coming potential of fleet & rent a car sectors in Turkey
Speaker tbc
11:20 NETWORKING TEA / COFFEE BREAK
12:00 2014 STUDY: Innovative and sustainable technology development for electric and hybrid automotives
Professor Dr. Orhan Alankus, Former Head of R&D, TOFAS, OKAN University
12:30 How to increase Turkey’s presence in global markets?
Erkut Uludag, Member of Board, Inci Holding Turkey
12:50 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:00 Connectivity & Big Data
- Connected Cars
- Mobile data integration
Hakan Kostepen, Panasonic, United States of America
Ian Webber, Microsoft, United Kingdom
14:40 MirrorLink – The Key to Safety, Enjoyment and Interoperability on Today’s Roads
Antti Aumo, Car Connectivity Consortium, Finland
15:00 Technology showcase & Mega trends in the automotive industry
- Hybridization and electrification of transit buses
- E-Trucks: Transforming your new/used truck with a fully electrical power – drive emission free and quietly
- Hybrid Truck Technology: reduce fuel consumption by 20-30%
Marijan Mumdziev, Ptolmus Group, Austria
15:20 Chairman’s closing remarks
15:30 End of the Conference