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ProcureCon Asia 2008

4-5 December 2008
ProcureCon Asia is the leading pan-Asia procurement event and provides you with a unique opportunity to hear from procurement leaders in the region and how they have overcome frequently faced challenges.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities at ProcureCon Asia 2008 please contact Pete Mitchell on +971 (4) 3654103 or email him at pete.mitchell@wbr.ae


AutoSlovakia 2009

24th-26th February 2009
AutoSlovakia is the only conference dedicated to the automotive industry in the Slovak Republic and brings together senior government officials and over 200 senior automotive executives from the most active automotive OEMs, suppliers and supporting businesses in the country. In 2008 AutoSlovakia celebrated its 5th year with plant visits to VW Slovakia and KIA Motors Slovakia, over 23 key presentations from all OEMs in Slovakia and unparalleled networking opportunities during exclusive drinks receptions before the conference and at the official residence of the US Ambassador to Slovakia.

Nowhere else will you be able to get the latest production, sourcing and logistics updates from VW, PSA and KIA Motors in Slovakia and meet the people behind Slovakia’s position as the highest per capita producer of passenger cars in the world. As well as being able to access the industry decision makers, AutoSlovakia is supported by the government of the Slovak Republic, ZAP, SARIO and other leading automotive associations. AutoSlovakia 2009 will be the biggest conference yet, with over 250 senior figures from the automotive industry in Slovakia and will continue to be the only forum where you can keep in touch with developments in one of the most exciting automotive hotspots in the world.


SRM 2009

26th -28th May 2009
Geneva
Over 100 senior procurement directors from all over Europe attended the inaugural January 2008 event!

What does Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) mean to your company? How do SRM leaders define the relationships, tools and processes that make up a successful SRM initiative? SRM 2009 will outline the most innovative examples of SRM today and how companies are pushing the boundaries and redefining procurement’s role in supplier relationships.


AutoRussia 2009 Summer

May 26th 2009
St Petersburg, Russia
AutoRussia 2009 Summer, St Petersburg – will explore the latest developments and the effect of global economic downturn on the automotive industry in Russia. Despite the difficulties in the automotive industry globally,most OEM projects are continuing to build and grow their production in Russia. GM, Suzuki, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford as well as hundreds of T1 and T2 suppliers are moving to the city to set up production facilities and supply this growing market.

Twice a year AutoRussia attracts well over 400 participants, senior executives responsible for their businesses’ success in Russia. These are top level T1 and T2 manufacturing, sales and production professionals who are working on growing their business with OEMs based in Russia. The conference agenda is focused on giving delegates an update directly from key OEMs in the region as well as discussing the latest strategies in purchasing, supplier localisation, quality, HR and supply chain management.

Apart from giving delegates need-to-know information that will help them drive their businesses forward, AutoRussia offers a unique chance to personally meet and establish those all important contacts with key OEM executives in Russia. The AutoRussia Roundtable Discussions and Gala Dinner are considered some of the best networking opportunities in the automotive industry in Russia. Everyone who is serious about doing business with the OEMs in Russia will be at AutoRussia 2009 Summer!


AutoRomania 2009

September 2009
AutoRomania continues to be the premier automotive event in Romania, bringing together in 2008 over 250 senior automotive executives who gathered to shape the future of the country’s automotive sector. The 4th annual AutoRomania conference was opened by Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu followed by keynote sessions with senior figures from the country’s two OEMs including Francois Fourmont, COO, Renault/Dacia and Paco Taroncher, STA Manager, FORD Romania. As well as over 20 in-depth presentations from OEMs sourcing in Romania and T1 suppliers manufacturing in the country including VW, PSA Peugeot Citroen, CHRYSLER, VOLVO, Draexlmaier, Faurecia and AutoLiv AutoRomania gives attendees a unique opportunity to meet and hear from local suppliers during the Supplier Partnering Session and visit the Dacia plant during guided visits. With such a comprehensive program including the most senior representatives from government and industry as well as invaluable networking opportunities with local industry, there is no better place to keep up to date with developments in Romania’s automotive sector.


AutoCEE 2009

November 2009
AutoCEE 2008 brought together over 200 top automotive executives from across the region to meet, network and benchmark. Delegates benefited from insight from top OEMs such as VW, KIA, HYUNDAI, FORD, DAIMLER, FIAT, SKODA, TPCA, PSA and EUROCAR. They also had the opportunity to network with their peers and share information on overcoming the current economic crisis.

The agenda brought together top-level experts to address some of the key issues affecting the automotive industry in CEE today, including Purchasing, Supply Chain, HR Management and Quality. They were also given a chance to discuss these topics in more depth at brand new Champagne Roundtable Discussions.

AutoCEE 2009 will build on the success of 2008 and will be carfully geared to meet delegate needs and provide value in a tough economic climate.


ProcureCon Europe 2009

3rd-6th November 2009
Paris
ProcureCon is the leading pan-European procurement event and provides you with a unique opportunity to hear from procurement leaders how they have approached and resolved key challenges, benchmark with your peers and thers from cutting edge sectors, get practical, hands on details on specific operational issues, and benefit from numerous networking opportunities. Our November 2008 event addressed how procurement can contribute to sustainable shareholder value and effectively deal with the economic environment and attracted over 340 participants, including over 200 senior procurement directors!


ProcureCon USA 2009

November 9-11, 2009,
JW Marriott Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Building ProcureCon’s overwhelming success in the strategic sourcing arena, this year’s event hosts even more Fortune 1,000 companies sharing best practices and lessons learned. This year you'll experience even more executive networking sessions, expanded discussion formats and up-to-the-minute information—all designed to empower you to catapult your organization to the top.

ProcureCon is the only forum that brings together so many CPOs and heads of direct and indirect procurement for intensive networking, learning, and strategizing.   Acquire the tools you need to transform your organization into a procurement leader.  Register for ProcureCon 2009 today!

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