SIAM Annual Convention, 28th August 2009, New Delhi, India

Creation date: 24 August 2009

SIAM Annual Convention 2009: 50 years of SIAM

“Auto Industry: Revival, Restructuring & Sustainable Growth”

28th August 2009 (0830 hrs – 1700 hrs); Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex industry association representing all vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM, the leading advocacy group for the automobile industry on economic, technology and public policy is in its fiftieth year. 

Every year SIAM hosts an annual convention focusing on issues influencing Indian automotive industry’s competitiveness and its integration with the global economy. Speakers are drawn from different industry sectors including the automotive industry and thought leaders to bring a holistic view to issues under deliberation. More than 1000 persons, most of them CEO’s, attend the convention. This event is India’s most important annual automotive convention.

We are happy to inform you that this year SIAM Annual Convention is being held on 28th August 2009 at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi. The theme of the Annual Convention is “Auto Industry: Revival, Restructuring & Sustainable Growth”.

SIAM Annual Convention 2009 will have leaders from the automotive industry and Government to deliver keynote addresses and participate in panel discussions. The themes for discussion are:

·         Revival – The Current Progress in Reviving The Global Automotive Industry

          & Positioning The Indian Automotive Industry in The Future

·         Restructuring – Building a Viable Industry Model: Challenges Facing The Commercial Vehicle Industry

·         Sustainability – Role of Collaborative Working

·         Sustainable Mobility – Connecting India: Making a Paradigm Shift

·         Leadership in The Two Wheeler Industry

Speakers that have confirmed so far include:

Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Mr Kamal Nath, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways
Dr Bernd Bohr, Chairman, Automotive Group, Robert Bosch GmbH
Mr David Bennett – President, Vehicle Group APAC, Eaton Corporation
Mr Bingnan Chen, Secretary General, China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycle (CCCM)
Prof Dr Jochem Heizmann, Member - Management Board, Volkswagen AG
Mr Matt Levatich, President & Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Mr H S Lheem, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India
Mr Jan Miecznikoski, Head Global Automotive Practice, Booz & Company
Mr Pawan Munjal, Managing Director, Chairman, Hero Honda Motors
Mr Dietmar Ostermann, Head-Global Automotive Practice, PRTM
Mr John Parker, Executive Vice President-Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motor Co
Ms Sandra Pupatello, Minister of International Trade and Investment, Ontario
Mr Hakan Samuelsson, Chairman, MAN AG  
Mr R Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland
Mr Takao Suzuki, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus
Mr Nick Rogers, Secretary General, International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association
Mr P M Telang, Managing Director, Tata Motors
Mr Toru Watabiki, Vice Chairman, Motorcycle Committee of JAMA & Representative Director & Managing Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Co.,Ltd.
                                 

We would like to inform you that other Ministers, Senior Government officials and Global & Indian Industry leaders have also been invited.

We do hope it would be possible for you to be with us during this important industry event and look forward to receiving you on the 28th August 2009 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. It would be a great help if your office could send us completely filled-in registration form confirming your participation.

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely,

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
Core 4 B, 5th Floor
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road
New Delhi 110 003
Phone 91-11-47103038
Fax 91-11-24648222
www.siamindia.com or www.siam.in

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