Russian Automotive Forum, 20 - 22 March 2012, Moscow, Russia

Confirmed speakers include:

Alexey Rakhmanov Director of Dept., Automotive Production and Agricultural Engineering Ministry of Industry & Trade

Bo Inge Andersson President GAZ Group

Igor Komarov President AVTOVAZ

Marcus Osegowitsch General Director Volkswagen Group Rus

Bruno Ancelin Managing Director Renault in Russia

Theodore John Cannis President and CEO Ford Sollers Holding

The premier international gathering for Russian automotive industry! NOW IN ITS 15th ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

Block off 20-22 March 2012 in your business calendar, and register your attendance at the Forum as registration is now open!

Our 400+ delegates tell us that the Russian Automotive Forum is the ONLY place where they can be sure they will hear the vital information they need to develop their strategies, information that they won’t get anywhere else! It is also provides the ideal platform to exchange opinions, broadcast news of their achievements, and meet many potential new business partners.

2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the Russian Automotive Forum. It is with pleasure that we invite you to join us in celebrating this landmark achievement, as it is thanks to you - our attendees - that this event has enjoyed so much success. We are humbled that neither time nor hardship has dulled your dedication to Russia’s automotive industry. We promise that the 2012 event will be better than ever before – join us there!

MEET THE LEADING OEMs IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME!

In 2011 we were honoured to have speakers and delegates of the highest level from:

• AVTOVAZ • GAZ GROUP • RENAULT • FORD • TOYOTA • VOLKSWAGEN • VOLVO • SOLLERS • KAMAZ • HYUNDAI• IVECO-AMT •GENERAL MOTORS • SEVERSTALAUTO-ISUZU • MAN • MERCEDES-BENZ • PEUGEOT CITROEN • FIAT • NISSAN

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What's on offer in 2012?

An Hour with the Government: An outline of the latest policies and initiatives to support the industry read more...

– hear from representatives of both federal and regional governments on what measures and initiatives are being taken to support investment into the automotive industry. Special attention will be paid to the recently modernised version of decree 166 and planned measures for the second stage of Strategy 2020 being carried out by the Russian government?

OEM and OES Strategies for 2012 hear from all the leading players about read more...

their main challenges and strategic priorities for the coming year and how the new version of decree 166 has affected their activities and plans.

On-stage interview – this interactive format will feature read more...

one of the top executives of a leading OEM live on stage, allowing you to hear the answers to the many questions you always wanted to ask but never had the chance!

Industry leaders panel debate “In conversation with” Our traditional interactive CEO discussion is always read more...

a big hit among delegates, attracting their attention via topical issues and a lively exchange of views between panel participants as well as with the audience in the conference hall

Supplier Efficiency – learn how Russian and foreign suppliers read more...

operate on a day to day basis, what issues they need to resolve and obstacles that need to be overcome to succeed in the Russian automotive industry. Benchmark your efforts against the best practice of companies succeeding in this growing market!

NEW FEATURES IN 2012!

R&D and DESIGN SPOTLIGHT
Learn about what steps are currently being taken by the leading industry players to create and/or advance research facilities in Russia, in order to comply with decree 166

AFTERMARKET REVIEW
Being a source of considerable revenue for suppliers, the aftermarket remains largely unknown and lacking in transparency to outsiders. Find out more about this rapidly developing segment of the automotive industry

BACK TO BACK DISCUSSIONS with RUSSIAN and FOREIGN SUPPLIERS
Interactive debates on the most topical issues faced by suppliers in Russia. Russian and foreign views: where do they differ and where are they aligned? DO NOT MISS IT!

DIAMOND COCKTAIL RECEPTION
A new and excellent networking opportunity combined with a chance to win a real diamond! Be part of our special 15th anniversary celebrations and make sure you bring plenty of business cards with you!

SETTING UP AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY IN RUSSIA
Master classes based on experience of concrete companies will present valuable information for those about to enter Russia to start production there

RISING STARS SHOWCASE
A new format that will enable small-medium sized suppliers to showcase their products/projects at the Forum

AUTOMOTIVE GURU
In honour of our 15th anniversary we will be flying in a global automotive industry expert to address the audience.