AutoRussia 2008 Update Briefing, 25th June 2008, St Petersburg - is a direct response to the growing demand from both western and Russian automotive companies to learn more about the opportunities presented by the booming automotive industry in Russia. Most attention will be paid to the latest OEM developments, challenges and plans in St Petersburg and the region.

With Ford stepping up production in its Vsevoloszk plants, Nissan, Toyota and GM currently building production facilities in the region, and the most recent decision by Suzuki to locate its new plant in St Petersburg, the region has become one of most attractive investment locations for global T1 and T2 suppliers.

Following the success of AutoRussia 2007 held on the 4th of December in St Petersburg, it has become clear that an update briefing on all current projects in the industry is necessary to satisfy the growing interest from most global & local suppliers.  We are currently working with the senior management of all OEM projects around St Petersburg area to secure their presence at the event. We are expecting to bring you need to know strategic information from the management of all key projects in the region including: Ford, Suzuki, Avtovaz, Toyota, Nissan, General Motors, St Petersburg City and Municipal Governments, as well as DaimlerChrysler, Volvo, Avtovaz and their leading T1 suppliers.

With keynote presentations from top executives in Renault/Dacia, FORD, FIAT, PSA, ACAROM and suppliers including JCI, AutoRomania conference will give you need-to-know information about operating, sourcing and producing at top quality in a unique networking environment. With cooperation from ACAROM, the biggest automotive association in Romania, we are delighted to offer you access to the most comprehensive cross section of automotive business decision makers at AutoRomania this year. To keep up to date with the latest developments and hear from and meet the key figures who are shaping the future of the automotive industry in Romania make sure you are part of AutoRomania 08.

As automotive markets in CEE increasingly behave like established western markets, OEMs and suppliers must discover innovative ways to leverage economies to maintain growth. Key figures taking decisions in Central and Eastern Europe and driving the growth continue to attend AutoCEE, making it the only automotive event in the region for businesses seeking to build on their presence in these markets and find new customers for continuous expansion.

Nowhere else will you be able to get the latest production, sourcing and logistics updates from VW, PSA and KIA Motors in Slovakia and meet the people behind Slovakia’s position as the highest per capita producer of passenger cars in the world. As well as being able to access the industry decision makers, AutoSlovakia is supported by the government of the Slovak Republic, ZAP, SARIO and other leading automotive associations. AutoSlovakia 2009 will be the biggest conference yet, with over 250 senior figures from the automotive industry in Slovakia and will continue to be the only forum where you can keep in touch with developments in one of the most exciting automotive hotspots in the world.