Attend the Automtive News World Congress

Special Session: The New Way of Doing Business in the Connected Vehicle

Recent market trends indicate how the connected vehicle will change normal business practices across the OEM enterprise as well as the ownership experience for their customers. Discover how vehicle connectivity fits into a dramatically changing market landscape. Sponsored by ATX

• Alan Mulally, President & CEO, Ford Motor Company

Session: I'm From the Government and I'm Here to Help You

New fuel economy standards, cap-and-trade plans to reduce energy consumption and the possibility of competition from new light-rail transportation systems could make it challenging for automakers to survive and thrive. This session explains what the industry should expect from the government and how to cope with it.

• Michael Brylawski, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Bright Automotive

Session: Let's Make a Deal

With fewer dealerships for competition, revised business models, and new ventures, surviving dealers have more options. This session will look at the new retail environment and how savvy dealers are making the best out of a challenging situation.

• Walter Huizenga, Gezon Motors (moderator)
• Mike Jackson, Chairman & CEO, AutoNation Inc.
• Sheldon Sandler, Founder and CEO, Bel Air Partners

Presentation of the Polk Loyalty Awards

Recognizing automotive manufacturers for superior performance in customer retention.

Speakers

• Yoshi Inaba, President & COO, Toyota Motor North America
• Fritz Henderson, President & CEO, General Motors

Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by JATO Dynamics

Welcome and Speaker Presentations

• Wilbur Ross, Chairman and CEO, W.L. Ross & Co.
• Rodney O'Neal, Chief Executive Officer and President, Delphi Corporation
• Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America

Lunch - Sponsored by Springbok

Afternoon speakers

• Kevin E. Wale, President and Managing Director, GM China Group
• John Mendel, Executive Vice President Automobile Sales,
  American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
• Don Walker, Co-CEO, Magna International Inc.

Break - Sponsored by JATO Dynamics

Session: New Ventures

New government regulations and public interest in fuel-efficient vehicles have opened the door for niche companies specializing in low-volume green projects. This session will showcase how a new generation of entrepreneurs are changing the auto market.

• Shai Agassi, Founder and CEO, Better Place
• Henrik Fisker, Chief Executive Officer, Fisker Automotive, Inc.
• Charles Gassenheimer, Chairman and CEO, Ener1

Presentation of the Automotive News/PricewaterhouseCoopers Shareholder Value Awards

Recognizing the top companies for their total shareholder value return performance.

Speaker

• Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Corporation
• Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Group LLC

Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by JATO Dynamics

North American International Auto Show

This unique opportunity brings together the latest automotive products and services with the key minds behind them two days before the show opens to the public and all under one roof. Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Cobo Center and the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.

Last shuttle to return