Your Source Of Information And Contacts In The Slovak Automotive Sector

2009 will be a critical year for the automotive industry in Slovakia. Conversion to the euro offers many opportunities for the automotive industry as well as the threat of inflation for the economy as a whole. Changes in the global economy mean the CEE domestic market is playing a more and more important role, as are the small, efficient cars made by OEMs in Slovakia. You need to be sure you are in a position to benefit from these industry changes. You need to be at AutoSlovakia 2009.

Hear from over 30 senior level executives lead by these key industry speakers:

	Young-Taek Huh, VP Administration Group, Kia Motors Slovakia		Stefan Tyrpak, Regional Sourcing Manager, Ford
	Jean Mouro, General Manager, PSA Peugeot Citroen Slovakia		Anna Vilhelmsson, EMS Manager Purchasing, Volvo
	Petr Vanek, General Manager PR, Hyundai		Matej Bugar, CEO, Skoda Auto Slovakia

Breaking News! Just Confirmed!

I’m pleased to announce we’ve just confirmed yet another high profile speaker for AutoSlovakia 2009:  

NEW! Oto Bydžovský, Deputy General Manager of Production Control, TPCA will be sharing insight into this successful collaboration’s highly efficient supply chain. Don’t miss it!

Meet, Network and Benchmark Your Strategy With The Key OEMs:

	NEW! Stefan Tyrpak, Regional Sourcing Manager, Ford, speaking about Ford’s upcoming growth strategies for 2009 – Ensure that you build a strong relationship with a major future Production leaders in the region!
	NEW! Anna Vilhelmsson, EMS Manager, Purchasing, Volvo, detailing her expectations and requirements for suppliers in Slovakia
	Andreas Tostmann, CEO, VW Slovakia, speaking about VW’s plans for the new models and Production strategies in 2009
	NEW! Jean Mouro, General Manager, PSA Peugeot Citroen Slovakia, discussing challenges and successes for the plant in Slovakia, AND meet Jerome Danne, the NEW Purchasing Director for Central and Eastern Europe, PSA
	Young-Taek Huh, Vice President of Administration, Kia Motors Slovakia, giving you news and future Production plans of Kia in Central and Eastern Europe. Hear his own insights into the future of Korean OEMs in the region

Bringing Together Key Members Of The Slovak Auto Community:

As the only event of its type in Slovakia, AutoSlovakia attracts over 250 local and international automotive experts every year and is the meeting place for a community of OEMs, top class suppliers and industry experts who provide successful businesses with a support and benchmarking network.

Whether you are a Slovak company, you have extensive operations in the country or you are looking to move into the country, you need to be at this conference to build your essential contacts in this region. Just look at the audience attending this event – Your customers!

6 Business Reasons to Attend AutoSlovakia 2009

1. Join The Top OEMs in The Region - Hear from the top OEMs producing and souring in the region about their ongoing strategies for 2009 and beyond. Find out how you can become a preferred supplier and how you can make sure your offering matches their needs over the coming year
   
   
2. NEW! Recruitment and HR Management - Join leaders in HR from OEMs, top suppliers and academic bodies as they discuss solutions to the challenges of recruiting and retaining skilled workers. Are you ready to join the debate? Put your questions to senior-level panels and discuss your own challenges to ensure you take home tried-and-tested methods for success – Save money and build quality.
   
   
3. Purchasing and Supplier Relationships - Meet with sourcing leaders from Slovakia’s leading OEMs and top European suppliers to gain unique insight into supplier collaboration and cost cutting strategies which will benefit your own operations. Find out how top OEMs and tier 1 suppliers work with their supply base to limit costs.
   
   
4. Supply Chain Management - Everyone wants to reduce costs through an effective supply chain. Make sure you are at this focus session to meet with and hear from supply chain leaders from across the region. Find out more about the strategies and processes which will help you cuts costs and keep service levels high. Spend time with the top OEMs in Slovakia to see how your own supply chain can benefit from their strategies.
   
   
5. NEW! Champagne Roundtable Discussions with Key Speakers from OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers: Your chance to put your questions directly to your customers and peers in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Take part in champagne roundtable discussions to get unrivalled face to face time with your clients and potential customers. Join leading OEMs and suppliers at these essential discussions - Make sure you bring plenty of business cards!
   
   
6. NEW! Exclusive! 3 Site Visits!: Join top management and on-the-floor professionals at 3 OEM plants in Slovakia: VW, PSA and KIA. This is your chance to see how your customers operate and align your operations with theirs, find out what challenges these top OEMs are facing and how you can contribute to resolving them and get to grips with their supply chain and supplier management strategies. Make sure you book early as places are strictly limited!

Packed rooms at AutoSlovakia 2008
Delegate unwind at the Networking Reception at the US Ambassadors residence

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Speaking Opportunities

If you are interested in Speaking at AutoSlovakia 09, please contact Kashif Imam on kashif.imam@wbr.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 7368 9445

Sponsorship Opportunities

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities at AutoSlovakia 09 please contact Kashif Imam on kashif.imam@wbr.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 7368 9445

Marketing Opportunities

Contact Amir Sebahat for details on tailored marketing packages to meet your needs on +44 (0) 20 7368 9876 or email Amir.Sebahat@wbr.co.uk