Every year SIAM hosts an Annual Convention focusing on issues influencing Indian automotive industry’s competitiveness and its integration with the global economy. The Convention is attended by more than 1000 persons. The Speakers are being drawn from different industry sectors including the automotive industry and thought leaders to bring a holistic view to issues under deliberation. Over the years, this event has become one of the most important annual events of this industry.

The SIAM Annual Convention this year will bring together global automotive Industry leaders in India on 28th August 2009 at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi.

The theme of this year’s Annual Convention is “Auto Industry: Revival, Restructuring & Sustainable Growth”.

Annual Convention 2009 will have eminent panel of speakers to deliver keynote addresses and will witness panel discussions. The themes for discussion are:
o “Revival – The Current Progress in Reviving The Global Automotive Industry & Positioning The Indian Automotive Industry in The Future”
o “Restructuring - Build A Viable Industry Model: Challenges Facing The Commercial Vehicle Industry”
o “Sustainability – Role of Collaborative Working”
o “Sustainable Mobility - Connecting India: Making a Paradigm Shift”
o “Leadership in The Two Wheeler Industry”

Some of the confirmed speakers are:

• Dr Bernd Bohr, Chairman, Automotive Group, Robert Bosch GmbH
• Prof Dr Jochem Heizmann, Member-Management Board, Volkswagen AG
• Mr Matt Levatich, President & Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
• Mr Hakan Samuelsson, Chairman, MAN AG
• Mr Takao Suzuki, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus
• Mr Toru Watabiki, Vice Chairman, Motorcycle Committee of JAMA & Representative Director & Managing Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Corporation

Important Information about the SIAM Annual Convention 2009:
Date : 28th August 2009
Time : 0900 hours – 1700 hours
Venue : Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi