Main Conference - 23rd November 2010

8:00 Welcome, Registration and Coffee Welcome, Registration and Coffee

8:45 Chairman’s Welcome Chairman’s Welcome

9:00 - 9:45 A Detailed Analysis Of Romanian Government Initiatives To Support Future Automotive Growth Emil Boc, Prime Minister, Government of Romania Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from the leader of the Romanian government Prime Minister Emil Boc during this exclusive presentation. Make sure you register for the main conference sessions to secure your seat to learn how the Romanian government will focus on the development of the automotive sector and the implications of change for your automotive business. Emil Boc Prime Minister, Government of Romania

9:45 - 10:15 Competitiveness And Durable Development In The Romanian Automotive Industry Constantin Stroe, President and General Manager, ACAROM If you want to find out what the Romanian automotive supplier base has to offer your business you can’t afford to miss this presentation with Mr Stroe, President and General Manager of the Romanian supplier association ACAROM. As the lead partner of AutoRomania, ACAROM will give you all the information you need to know about how to produce, supply and source in Romania. Make sure you join this session to receive: Overview over the competitiveness of the Romanian automotive suppliers Long term development of the automotive sector Investment/cooperation possibilities Services offered by ACAROM Constantin Stroe President and General Manager, ACAROM

10:15 - 10:45 The Renault Group, Key Player of the Romanian Economy Jerome Olive, Chief Operating Officer, Renault/Dacia Romania is the second country (after France) where the Renault Group has developed all the activities of a car manufacturer: design, engineering, tests, production, logistics, sales, after-sales and financing solutions. Join this must attend session to learn about: The Renault Group, Important Investor on the Romanian market The Renault Group, Prominent Employer and Trainer The Renault Group, Leader of the Car Market Jerome Olive Chief Operating Officer, Renault/Dacia Jérôme Olive, born on 8 December 1957, is an engineer who graduated from the ICAM School of Engineering in 1980. He started his career at Renault's Sandouville plant in 1982. He was involved in the R25 and R21 vehicle projects, occupying various posts related to the reliability of procedures and maintenance. In 1985 he joined the SBFM as Investments and Maintenance Manager, then as Production Dire [read more]

10:45 - 11:30 Morning Coffee Morning Coffee

11:30 - 12:00 Ford Romania's Plans To succeed In Eastern Europe Dioniso Campos, President, Ford Romania Ford Romania's Plans To succeed In Eastern Europe Dioniso Campos President, Ford Romania

12:00 - 12:30 Volkswagen’s Purchasing Activities In Eastern Europe - Next Steps Attila Kulik, Purchasing Manager Metal and Electric Parts, Volkswagen Eastern Europe Regional Office Volkswagen has had a significant purchasing presence in Eastern Europe since the region first established itself as a key automotive production hub. To find out how Volkswagen manages supplier relationships, selection criteria and what the next big opportunities are make sure you join this must attend session: Summary of 3 years purchasing experience in Eastern Europe Strengths and weaknesses of local suppliers New organisational structure regarding logistics, readiness process, quality assurance and R/D Introduction of new level of support for local suppliers Attila Kulik Purchasing Manager Metal and Electric Parts, Volkswagen Eastern Europe Regional Office

12:30 - 13:00 Question and Answer with ACAROM, Renault Dacia, Ford and Volkswagen No session description available.

13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch Networking Lunch

14:00 - 14:30 Assessing why the Renault group selected Romania for its engineering centre Sorin Buse, Renault Technology Center No session description available. Sorin Buse , Renault Technology Center

14:30 - 15:00 Inalfa Roof Systems Group, Roof Specialist in Eastern Europe Romania and CEE is already an interesting sourcing area for Inalfa IPD (International Purchasing Department), subject to further expansion. To find out how Inalfa sources in new regions and the future sourcing plans for Romania and the region don’t miss this presentation: Inalfa global footprint development Best cost country sourcing principles for Inalfa Plans and sourcing opportunities for suppliers in Romania and Central Eastern Europe

15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea

15:30 - 17:30 Supplier partnering session Supplier partnering session

17:30 - 19:00 Drinks Reception Drinks Reception

19:00 Networking Dinner End the day with a first-class meal with your fellow conference delegates to strengthen relationships you made during the day’s activities! This is a good opportunity to find new business partners!