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Key technologies and business directions for competitive edge |
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Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt and the China government’s National Reform and Development
Commission (NDRC) International Cooperation Center, the 2nd Annual NextGen Auto International Summit China is one of China’s truly international industry gatherings developed specifically to: |
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Explore China’s best way forward to a sustainable and globally competitive automotive industry |
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Identify and examine essential steps needed to promote development and innovation towards the
next generation of energy efficient, smart and connected vehicles |
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CHINA: |
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National Reform and Development Commission (NDRC): Senior Official and Clean Energy Vehicle
Productivity Promotion Center, CATARC: Wang Cheng, Executive Director |
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Policies, planning and development strategies for energy efficiency vehicles |
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Team China Racing (Formula E): Steven Lu, Vice-President and CEO |
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Formula-E racing coming to China - Potential spin-off benefits for EV performance, safety,
reliability and consumer acceptance |
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BAIC Motor Electric Vehicle Co.: Dr. Yuan Cheng Yin, Chief Engineer |
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Advanced battery system design, packaging, automation and integration |
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National Engineering Laboratory for Electric Vehicles (NELEV), BIT: Dr. Cheng Lin, Professor &Vice
Director |
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Smart connected vehicle technology innovation delivering new opportunities beyond telematics |
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GERMANY: |
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German Federal Association for eMobility (BEM): |
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Update on eMobility development and solutions in Europe’s megacities |
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Volkswagen: Boriana Lambreva, Senior Manager New Energy Vehicles Group Strategy
and Planning |
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Perspectives on e-mobility, electrification and critical steps for market growth (panel) |
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FRANCE: |
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Fuarecia: Christophe Aufrere, Technology Strategy Vice President |
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Light-weighting for more fuel efficient and higher performance vehicles |
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Ipsos: Klaus Paur, Global Head of Automotive |
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How are social attitudes, spending patterns and aspirational temptations changing China’s
maturing auto market |
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SWEDEN: |
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WirelessCar (Volvo subsidiary): Martin Rosell, Managing Director |
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Enabling a service centric future through the Connected Car |
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MALAYSIA: |
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Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), Government of Malaysia: Madani Sahari, CEO |
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Strategies, progress and future direction on energy efficient vehicles |
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Proton: Ridzuan Yusof, Head of Electric Vehicle Project |
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Innovating electrification of the automotive industry |
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USA: |
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City of Santa Ana / Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association: Rick Longobart, Facilities and
Fleet Manager & President, MEMA |
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Boosting transportation efficiency in government fleets including potential contributions of clean
fuels, next generation engines, digital technologies |
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Lux Research: Zhuo Zhang, Research Associate |
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Evaluating the hybrid opportunity in passenger and commercial vehicle markets |
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Participation opportunities: Last chance for call for papers! |
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Prospective speakers and panellists are invited to submit proposals on or before Friday, 8 November
2013. |
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Available opportunities include: thought leadership presentations, executive interviews, interactive
panel discussions, technology updates and sponsored sessions. |
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Submissions are welcomed from C-level executives for a Keynote Presentation. (Subject to availability
and proposed topic) |
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Note that proposals need not be limited to the above themes - you are welcome to propose
additional topic ideas. |
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Submission process: |
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Please submit electronically before the deadline date. Download, complete and return the “Call for Papers Form” from the conference website as soon as possible. All submissions will be acknowledged by a member of the
conference program committee and feedback provided during the evaluation process. |
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Contacts for further information: |
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For registration and marketing opportunities, please contact: |
Ms Anna Gu |
Tel: +86 21 6160 8569 |
Email: anna.gu@china.messefrankfurt.com |
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For strategic cooperation, please contact: |
Ms Keiann Yip |
Tel: +852 2230 9202 |
Email: keiann.yip@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com |
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For speaking opportunities, sponsorship and tabletop display, please contact: |
Ms Charlotte Chan |
Tel: +852 2111 3977 |
Email: charlotte.chan@inspira-events.com |
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Mr Michael Cherrington |
Tel: +852 2111 3972 |
Email: michael.cherrington@inspira-events.com |
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