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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: • 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. • 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: • UK based consultant, Steve Rose presents Kotler Marketings internationally acclaimed training. • 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. • Hear about success stories and best practices from within the supplier community. • 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