Event Details

Event

When:

Tuesday | 08:00AM - 12:00PM

Title:

South America: Prospects for North American Suppliers

Where:

Governors Hall - E & F - Acme, MI

Category:

Seminar

Event Description

South America: Prospects for North American Suppliers

South America presents North American suppliers with an outstanding opportunity to access a rapidly growing, stable, and profitable market close to home. Vehicle production and sales in Brazil and Argentina are setting records, and forecasters expect this trend to continue in the future. Accessing this market and taking full advantage of the opportunities it presents, however, will require an informed approach in order to navigate its complexities.

A North American supplier considering entry into the South American market must navigate--and take advantage of--currency fluctuations, regional free trade agreements, and other factors unique to the region. This session will reflect on how automotive suppliers can maximize their opportunities and be successful as they consider entering the South American market. Speakers will include supplier executives whose firms operate successfully in South America, as well as analysts with unique insight into the market.

Chair:

Bernard Swiecki, Director, Market Analysis, Center for Automotive Research Audio

Speakers:

Noel Nevshehir, Director, International Business Services, Automation Alley Presentation Audio

Jon Sederstrom, Director, Brazil , J.D. Power and Associates Presentation Audio

Chris Power, Specialist II, Automotive Practice, Oliver Wyman Presentation Audio

Besaliel Botelho, Executive Vice President, Robert Bosch Latin America Presentation Audio

Tom Schmidt, Vice President Operations, ZF South America Presentation Audio

Kurk Wilks, Director, Sales and Engineering, Mann + Hummel Presentation Audio

5-7 p.m. Networking Social Hour: Under the Yellow Tent

Social Hour Sponsored by:

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - E & F
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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 14, 2011. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 19, 2011. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.