JOIN DECISION MAKERS, INTERNATIONAL
DELEGATIONS AND THE CONTINENT’S LEADING
MANUFACTURERS AT SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER
EVENT FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AND RELATED
SERVICES SECTOR
WHAT’S ON AT
SA AUTOMOTIVE WEEK
TRADE SHOW
DATE :14-16 OCTOBER 2014
South African Automotive Week is the only automotive event in South
Africa and one of a few on the continent that focuses on component
manufacturing and the opportunities for trade in the manufacturing and
down and up-stream sectors.
Held every two years it is the continent’s automotive manufacturing
showcase. Book your stand now (90% sold out).
MATCH MAKING MEETINGS
DATE: 14- 16 OCTOBER 2014
The business matchmaking program creates a proactive, pre show
platform enabling conference delegates, exhibitors, key speakers, preregistered visitors and sponsors to view profiles of participants and select
who they want to meet at the event.
INDUSTRY PLENARY CONFERENCE
DATE: 14-15 OCTOBER 2014
THEME: “OPPORTUNITY THROUGH INNOVATION”
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: TECHNOLOGY AND
THE SA AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY GUMTREE
DATE: 14 OCTOBER 2014
Online Selling has Transformed Auto Retailing. This seminar equips
automotive retailers in South Africa with cutting edge insight into online
trends and developments that will boost sales of new and used cars.
Digital showrooms are now more important than the dealership floor!
The workshop is a must for Dealer Principles, owners and Sales staff.
Join this workshop to keep abreast of the online sales channel and its
nuances. Mastering these will boost sales and give you an edge on your
competitors.
MANUFACTURING AND TOOLING INNOVATION
SEMINAR
DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2014
The Seminar features the latest automotive technologies spanning
design, prototyping, materials, tooling and manufacture.
The South African Automotive Week Conference features key industry and With the ever increasing requirements of emission reduction and vehicle
government leaders addressing pertinent issues and trends impacting on lightweighting, novel solutions in materials engineering, design and
the automotive business, including case studies and info on accessing
manufacture need to be explored for next generation mobility, including
Africa as a market and international speakers addressing two of the most new powertrain solutions.
momentous automotive global developments:
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Global manufacturing icon Professor Göran Roos unpacks lessons
The seminar will provide a platform for local and international specialists
for South Africa on the dramatic collapse of australia’s automotive
to share ideas about the road ahead in this highly competitive industry.
industry.
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Nigeria’s auto boss explains how Nigeria will establish a powerful
automotive industry at the centre of africa and what this means for
South African business.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN SA WORKSHOP
DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2014
DEFENDING THE PRICE WORKSHOP
DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2014
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
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UK based consultant, Steve Rose presents Kotler Marketings
internationally acclaimed training.
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Learn how to quantify the cost savings associated with shorter
supply chains, lower defect rates, less scrap, better quality - the
value of which is often poorly understood by Purchasing.
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Hear about success stories and best practices from within the
supplier community.
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Begin documenting and quantifying the value of your products and
services
Understand how to develop effective sales & marketing materials and
presentations that justify your price.
COCKTAIL NETWORKING FUNCTION
DATE: 14 OCTOBER 2014
The EV is no longer a science project and commercial viability has been
proven by the likes of Nissan and Tesla. These new technologies create
a unique set of challenges and opportunities. It lives in a complex
ecosystem that brings together the traditional Automotive, Energy and
ITS sectors to create an intelligent transport system.
EVs (and Plugin Hybrids) have already arrived in South Africa and can no
longer be ignored.
SITE TOURS
DATE: 17 OCTOBER 2014
A full day exclusive look into the South African Automotive Industry in
Gauteng. The tour consists of a visit to an OEM, the Automotive Supplier
Park and manufacturing companies.
NAACAM AGM & DINNER
DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2014
Hosted at South African Automotive Week.
Join dignitaries including, national government officials and Industry
leaders for an evening of networking and entertainment.
BOOK NOW
www.saaw.co.za / 086 110 1475
ALL BOOKINGS CAN BE
MADE ONLINE NOW WHILE
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE
GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE • MIDRAND • JOHANNESBURG • GAUTENG PROVINCE • SOUTH AFRICA