China: The myths, the realities and the possibilities.

Make plans now to attend the 2008 Automotive News China Conference. Held April 17-20 in Beijing alongside Auto China, this two-day conference is the most comprehensive look at the big issues facing China's auto industry today. It will focus on current developments and trends in the industry and provides an opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, top industry executives. A Conference agenda, speaker information and registration details can be found on this site. Register by March 14 and save $200.

Confirmed speakers for the Conference include:

  • Li Shufu, Chairman, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Limited (dinner keynote)
  • Masaya Nagai, President, Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd.
  • Wang Fengying, President, Great Wall Motor Company Ltd.
  • Nick Reilly, GM Group Vice President, President, GM Asia Pacific, General Motors
  • Joachim Wedler, First Vice President, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.
  • Rakesh Sachdev, Senior Vice President and President of Asia Pacific, ArvinMeritor, Inc.
  • Neville Green, Director and General Manager, Manheim Investment Management Consultancy (Shanghai) Company
  • Frank O’Brien, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific Region, Magna International Inc.
  • Susan Derkach, Senior Consultant, North China, Hewitt Associates
  • Michael J. Dunne, Managing Director, China Operations, J.D. Power and Associates

* Additional speakers to be confirmed.

Your registration fee for the Automotive News China Conference includes all of the following:

  • Admission to all speaker presentations, simultaneous translation provided.
  • Admission to the opening dinner, including pre-dinner reception.
  • The opportunity to network with top management from the industry's leading automakers and suppliers doing business in China.
  • The chance to ask questions and discuss issues with prominent industry experts.
  • A VIP tour of Great Wall Motor Company Limited including an executive presentation. Lunch, simultaneous translation and transportation provided.
  • A tour of Auto China 2008 on the opening press day, transportation provided.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact

Ms. May Lam
Phone: +86 139 1818 7242 (China),
E-mail: mla@netvigator.com
or
Ms. Libby Irwin
Phone: +1 313 446-0420 (USA)
E-mail: lirwin@crain.com

To keep up with the constantly changing Chinese market, join us in Beijing. The possibilities are endless.

For Rates and Registration, click here »

VIP Sponsors

  • ArvinMeritor
  • Deloitte
  • Pirelli

Here's what past attendees have to say about this conference:

"An excellent opportunity to make new contacts and understand the pros and cons of the Chinese market."

"Excellent speakers and presentations. It gave us a good overview of the Chinese automotive manufacturing arena. Also some good points on entering the Chinese market, joint ventures and investments."

"Well organized and an excellent range of speakers and topics."