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 INTERNATIONAL 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! GAZ Group, Intercos-IV, Eberspaecher, Visteon, Collini have already confirmed participation in the discussions!
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
QUICKFIRE 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 have invited a global automotive industry expert to address the audience. FIRST TIME IN RUSSIA: Silvio Pietro Angori - CEO of Pininfarina - world's leading automotive design house!
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
Pininfarina: the perfect balance In planning the Russian Automotive Forum, we strive to find the right balance: if we design something that is stylish but has no substance then we lose peoples’ trust – if we put together something that is all substance and no style, our clients won’t enjoy the experience. The same is true for our delegates’...
Marcus Osegowitsch talks to the Russian Automotive Forum Перевод на русском языке следует далее Marcus Osegowitsch is Director General of Volkswagen Group Rus and will be appearing at the Russian Automotive Forum 2012 to discuss OEM Strategies for 2012. Here he speaks to conference producer Anastasia Varnavskaya ahead of the event. It’s been a year since you came to Russia as General Director of...
Russian Automotive Forum Awards: nominations now open! Перевод на русском языке следует далее Who do you want to see in the spotlight this year? Send us your nominations for the Russian Automotive Forum Awards now! On the first evening of the Forum we traditionally host the Russian Automotive Forum Awards Ceremony, to recognise excellence in performance and leadership within the Russian automotive...
Are Western economists mad? by Graeme Maxton Перевод на русском языке следует далее Western economists want to reflate their struggling economies by printing money. They want to boost consumer spending again. They want people in developing countries like China and India to spend more too. Countries like France, Greece, Italy and Japan are told they should liberalise their markets to...
Interview with Anastasia Varnavskaya, Conference Producer for Russian Automotive Forum Перевод на русском языке следует далее During my career as an events producer I have created numerous events in a number of industries from mergers and acquisitions through metals and coal forums to food and beverage events. I have to say that the Russian Automotive Forum is my all-time favourite. One of the reasons for...
Testimonials from the Russian Automotive Forum At every Russian Automotive Forum we hold behind-the-scenes interviews with our delegates and speakers, to find out their impressions of the event. Hear from many of those who participated in 2010 in this video from our YouTube channel. Click on the video to listen to Martin Jahn of Volkswagen Group, Gerhard Balthasar of General Motors...
"Superb organisation, good presentation/speakers, excellent basis for networking."