CTN Centre invites you to attend 2nd international "Automotive Today & Tomorrow" conference on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 in 5* Istanbul Marriott Asia Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey.
Please check our preliminary conference programme for topics that will be covered at the event.
During the economic downturn, there is no doubt that carmakers were under severe pressure. However, Automotive industry was able to blow away the the dark clouds quite easily.
Especially the Turkish Automotive industry is booming for several reasons. It will be to the interest of global players to be in touch with both the OEM's and the Suppliers of the Turkish Automotive Industry.
The new priorities of the industry in Turkey are:
Target: 2023 - producing 4 million vehicles per year in 12 years
Increasing design and R&D facilities
Electrical vehicles
New investments both for enlarging existing plants and for new lines and products
New lighter materials
Domestic brand development
Growing suppliers industry (both in numbers and growth of existing ones)
Finance
Being the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, the government and the industry leaders have identified the targets for the industry.
Growing from 1.2 million per year mark up to 4 million mark is a tough but feasible target.
The conference will bring together senior manufacturing, engineering, R & D and logistics managers
executives to analyse the developments of the automotive industry,
discuss the global and environmental issues affecting the industry and the different approaches car manufacturers are taking from full and partial hybrids to electric vehicles,
the use of steel, plastic, aluminium, bio-fuels and the cost of developing fuel cell technology.
Download your PDF registration form in Turkish or in English or register online.
Register today!
Limited sitting capacity is available at the event.
Venue location
Invite your colleagues, partners and clients to attend the conference on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 in a 5 star Istanbul Marriott Asia Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who's attending?
The conference will be attended by:
OEMs;
T1 & T2 suppliers;
Automotive manufactures;
Exporters & importers, distributors and representatives;
Technicians and engineers
Investors & financial institutions;
Freight & transport companies;
Quality inspection & standards providers;
Service centres & warehouses;
Industry analysts, researchers and consultants;
Public and municipality authorities.
Do not miss a unique opportunity to make direct business contacts with the key decision makers from Turkey, Russia, Europe & Middle East.
Register online or download the PDF.
MEET BUYERS, SUPPLIERS & INVESTORS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Why attend the automotive conference?
HEAR valuable presentations from some of the leading organisations.
GAIN valuable insight into current challenges & opportunities in the automotive industry.
INCREASE competitive advantage by establishing your presence within the market.
DEVELOP your business network - form key alliances and partnerships.
PROMOTE your company's brand, products & services by exhibiting or sponsoring.
Download your PDF registration form in Turkish or in English or register online.
Register today!
Limited sitting capacity is available at the event.
Why hold automotive conference in Turkey?
The automotive industry in Turkey is booming.
The orders are very strong and the production levels are at pre crisis levels.
Everyone in the industry is very hopeful for the future.
Therefore, they don't have concerns for contracting market, diminishing demands, etc.
Of course cost is an ever important issue, but not the primary concern at the moment.
The real issue here is the changing technology and environment.
Green cars (electric cars) are being talked about more than ever.
All major car producers are introducing electric cars to the market.
Fuel cell technology is developing very fast.
Even though the whole industry will not turn to electric cars over night, the new technology will inevitably put its pressure over the industry.
The change has already started.
It is only a matter of time before the new technology will predominantly change the profile of the industry.
When the engine hood of an electric car is lifted, the suppliers must see what is in there and what is not.
Most of the present part suppliers will no longer be producing for the new technology vehicles.
Therefore, they will be facing a downturn.
In order to prevent a contracting market they must prepare themselves to the new era and think about making additional investments from today.
Furthermore, for the current internal combustion engine technology vehicles, fuel efficiency is still a major concern.
Manufacturers are competing to provide less fuel consuming, lighter but yet stronger vehicles to the market.
Therefore, in addition to the new generation steel products, more and more parts are being produced out of plastics instead of steel.
Turkish and most European suppliers do not know which parts are to be converted to plastics.
In addition to this very important issue, the industry's 2023 targets present and extra ordinary opportunity for growth and investments in Turkey. Rising the production from 1,2 million vehicles to 4 million will attract many parts suppliers, investors, financing institutions to Turkey.
Read more about the facts of the automotive industry in Turkey and the reasons to attend Automotive Today & Tomorrow conference.
See the updated conference programme.
Aim of the conference
to help the participants start networking with the managementas well as the departments of purchasing of local OEMs and suppliers
to create transparency on the market
to support the exchange of experiences with local companies
to help prepare expatriates for their tasks in Turkey
to provide contact with representatives of the local industry as well as economic developers
Confirmed OEM Purchasing Managers attending
Anadolu Isuzu
Ford Otosan
Karsan
Otokar
Oyak Renault
Toyota
Confirmed speakers
Mr. Sufyan Emiroglu, General Manager, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology Turkey
Dr. Mehmet Cetin, Chairman of Automotive Center, Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) Turkey
Mr. Maxim Akimov, Vice Governor of the Kaluga Region, Russia
Mr. Salih Sami Atilgan, Chairman of MÜSIAD Automotive Sector & Yedpa Trade Center, Vice President of ITO Ist. Chamber of Com.
Mr. Hasan Atilgan, President TAISAD, Turkey
Mr. Ali Bilaloglu, Chairman of Executive Board and CEO, DOGUS Otomotiv, Turkey
Mr. Hakan Tandogdu, Chief of External Relations, Oyak Renault, Turkey
Mr. Kaya Tütengil, Director of Industry Sector in Turkey , Siemens, Turkey
Mr. Necdet Utkanlar, Member of the Board, Asil Celik Coordinator, Diler, Turkey
Mr. Eng. Ali Tawfik, Chairman, EAFA, Egypt
Dr. Hulki Büyükkalender, General Manager, Yigit Akü Turkey
Prof. Dr. Cem Sorusbay, Head of Automotive Laboratory Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Mr. Erkan Ayan, General Secretary East Marmara Development Agency, Turkey
Mr. Ismet Özotrac, Vice President, Kutahya Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Turkey
Mr. Philipp Reuter, Director of Turkey, Frost & Sullivan, Turkey
Mr. Kemal Koç, Partner & Expert of government subsidies, Form Müsavirlik Ltd., Turkey
