Featuring BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, Chrysler Group LLC, Kia Motors America, Volkswagen de Mexico & Ford Motor Company

Now in its fourth year, don’t miss this must-attend educational and networking opportunity. As all indicators start to show signs of a market recovery, how are automakers planning for the future, and how should their suppliers position themselves to increase market share? When will product demand rebound significantly, and how to prepare? What factors are driving automakers’ purchasing decisions? Get the answers to these questions and more.

•  Hear expert market analysis and forecasts to help you shape your business decisions for 2012 and beyond
•  Get detailed insights on new product developments and how to meet the changing needs of U.S. and global automakers
•  Meet and network with influential players from across the automotive supply chain

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Dave Andrea, Senior Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics, Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA)
Julie C. Becker, Vice President, Environmental Affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Rory Brandow, Director of Sales - Canada, Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
Michael Bull, Chair, Aluminum Transportation Group's Technical Committee (ATG), Aluminum Association; Director, Automotive Technology, Novelis, Corp.
Vaughn Burns, Senior Manager, Mobile Emissions – Regulatory Affairs Office, Chrysler Group LLC
Charles Chesbrough, Senior Economist, IHS Automotive
Duane Copeland, Section Manager – Production Buyer, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
Tim Dunne, Director, Global Automotive Operations, J. D. Power and Associates
Laurie A. Harbour, President, Harbour Results Inc.
Lawrence W. Kavanagh, President, Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI)
Tom Loveless, Vice President, Sales, Kia Motors America
Itay Michaeli, Vice President, Citi Investment Research
Ted J. Miller, Senior Manager, Energy Storage & Research, Ford Motor Company (to be confirmed)
Peter R. Mould, Program Manager, Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks (SASFT), American Iron & Steel Institute; President, Automotive Steel Technologies Inc.
Ed Panek, Senior Executive Vice President, All Metals Service and Warehousing, Inc.
Derek Prichett, Vice President & General Manager - Specialty Products, Novelis North America
Doug A. Richman, Vice President, Engineering & Technology, Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products
Doug Rife, Marketing Manager, Nucor Steel
Randall Scheps, Chairman, Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG), Aluminum Association; Director Ground Transportation, Alcoa
Richard Schultz, Managing Director, Ducker Worldwide
Daniel N. Sharkey, Partner, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco 
Bill Visnic, Senior Editor, Edmunds.com, Inc.
John Voelcker, Editor, GreenCarReports.com
Norbert Vogt, Head of Metal Purchasing for North America, Volkswagen de Mexico SA de C.V.
Gregory A. Wells, Director of Automotive Sales, ArcelorMittal   
Michael E. Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Recyclers Association
 

Who Should Attend

Automakers, steel producers and distributors, scrap processors, suppliers and traders, metal stamping providers, auto component makers, tubing providers, metal recyclers, technology providers, market analysts, trading companies, consultants, industry associations, policymakers.