This conference, in association with TRACKER, which was held for the first time in 1996, will again take place at the Johannesburg International Motor Show.
The focus of the conference, which will be held on 12 October and highlighted by several important local and international speakers, will be on the challenges facing automotive manufacturers, retailers and suppliers. Another issue that will be addressed is the political and economic forces affecting the motor industry, government plans to help realise production of 1,2-million vehicles a year by 2020 and the ramifications of the Consumer Protection Act for the retail sector.
Several important topics will be discussed from some of the industry’s top leaders:
• Adapting marketing strategies in a changing automotive market – Greg Levine, sales and marketing director, McLaren Automotive;
• Rebuilding a brand image and the lessons that could be applied in a changing automotive market – Xavier Gobille, managing director, Renault SA;
• Environmental challenges – electric vs. hybrid in an African context – Pierre Loing, vice-president of product planning and zero-emissions business unit at Nissan International;
• How the component industry is adapting to the ever-changing automotive market – Stewart Jennings, NAACAM president and chief executive of the PG Group;
• Changing profiles and behaviour of the South African car buyer: demographics and psychographics – Alan Todd, Bateleur Research Solutions.
Another key speaker will be Tim Lee, president of General Motors’ international operations.
Price for each delegate is R2 495, although group bookings, five delegates or more, are available at a discounted price.
Bookings can be made on the website www.jhbmotorshow.co.za and enquiries can be directed to Meg Houghton of SA Show Services on 011-431-1518 or [email protected].
Be sure not to miss this year's most important automotive conference in Southern Africa.
*To register online and see a list of all the speakers, click here.
