Agenda

12:30pm

Registration open

  • Refreshments available
1:30pm

Welcome

  • Jason Stein, Editor, Automotive News
  • Tom McGuckin, Asia Pacific Automotive Leader, PwC
1:45pm

Opening Keynote

  • Daniel F. Akerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
    General Motors
2:20pm

Topic: An overview on the state of retail, distribution and dealerships in China and what is needed for continued growth and success.

  • James E. Press, President, International Operations,
    McLarty Automotive Partners
Tuesday, April 24:
2:55pm

Retail Panel Session

  • Geoff Broderick,Vice President and General Manager,
    J.D. Power and Associates
  • Frederick (Rick) Livingood, General Manager, GMAC-SAIC China
  • Peng-wei Tan, President, Asia Pacific, ADP Dealer Services
  • Sun Yong, Board Director & Deputy General Manager,
    SINOMACH Automobile Co.
5:00pm

Welcoming Reception

Wednesday, April 25
8:00am

Registration open

  • Continental breakfast available
8:30am

Balancing Growth and Navigating at China Speed – Sponsored by PwC

China is the fastest growing automotive market and companies have differing approaches and strategies. Hear executives share their perspectives on the market, developments, policies and strategies. At what rate can they expand? How does the regulatory environment impact their plans? How are they handling the intensifying competition?

Welcome

  • Jason Stein, Editor, Automotive News
  • Frank Lyn, China Markets Leader, PwC
  • Rick Hanna, Global Automotive Leader, PwC

Panelist introductions

  • Wilson Liu, Automotive Leader China, PwC

Panel

  • Ling Tianjun, Chief Engineer, SAIC Motor Group
  • Meng Jun, Deputy General Manager,
    Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co., Ltd.
9:45am

PwC Session to conclude

10:00am

Welcome and morning presentations

10:10am
  • Shi Jianhua, Vice Secretary General,
    China Association of Automobile Manufacturers(CAAM)
10:45am
  • Majdi B. Abulaban, Senior Vice President, Delphi
    President, Delphi Electrical/Electronic Architecture
    President, Delphi Asia Pacific
11:20am
  • Jay K. Kunkel, President Continental China,
    Continental Automotive Holding Co., Ltd.
11:55am
  • Jack Cheng, General Manager, GAC Fiat Automobiles Co. Ltd.
12:30pm

Lunch

2:00pm 
  • John Zeng, Asia Forecasting Director,
    LMC Automotive Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
2:35pm
  • Dr. Feng Shen, Vice President, Research & Development,
    Volvo Cars China
3:10pm 
  • Jean-Michel Vallin, President, Faurecia China Holding and Senior Vice President, China Division, Faurecia
3:45pm

Break

4:00pm
  • David L. Schoch, Chairman & CEO, Ford Motor China
4:35pm
  • Dr. Liu Zhen, Special Assistant to the President,
    Great Wall Motor Co. Inc.
5:10pm

Closing Reception

8:30am

Tour Auto China (tradeshow day)

Great Wall auto plant tour – limited to 100

11:30am

Arrive Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd.

12:30pm

First shuttle to return from Auto China

2:30pm

Second shuttle to return from Auto China

Shuttle to return from Great Wall Motor Co.

Thursday, April 26:
5:30pm

Shuttle from Great Wall Motors to arrive back at hotel

Program subject to change without notice.

  • Exclusive Lead Sponsor

  • PwC
  • In Association With

  • Auto China 2012
  • Global Automotive Forum 2012
  • Silver Sponsors

  • AIMS International
  • Audatex
  • Dr. Schneider Group
  • International Automotive Components
  • MSX International
  • Polk