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Intersection: Automotive & Electronics.

An evolving set of conferences and meetings.

Industry Meetings for Network and Knowledge

The intersection of the automotive industry and the electronics world is best explained through these industry meetings that bring together the significant ideas, leaders, and technology to move forward aggressively in the 21st century.

January

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Consumer Telematics Show
Purpose: One day conference focused on automotive telematics and infotainment primarily for the North American market.
Frequency: Every January  (Began in 2003)
Location: Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Next Show:  January 5th, 2011
Future Shows: January 8th, 2012, January 5th, 2013, January 8th, 2014, January 7th, 2015
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/cts

(CES) International Consumer Electronics Show
Purpose: Largest of its kind exposition of consumer electronics products worldwide
Frequency: Every January
Location: Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Next Show: January 6th-9th, 2011
Future Shows: January 9th-12th, 2012, January 6th-9th, 2013, January 9th-12th, 2014, January 8th-11th, 2015
Web site: http://www.cesweb.org

Auto Expo
Purpose: One of the primary vehicle shows and conventions in India aimed primarily at their domestic market.  Targeted at OEMs and also suppliers for their domestic market Frequency: Every two years, held in even years
Location: New Delhi, India
Next Show: January, 2012
Web site: http://autoexpo.auto-fairs.com

(Detroit Auto Show) North American International Auto Show
Purpose: One of the leading Vehicle Shows worldwide
Frequency: Every January
Location: Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: January 10th-23rd, 2011
Web site: http://www.naias.com

Automotive News World Congress
Purpose: Significant OEM & Supplier Decision makers discussions & presentations
Frequency: Every January
Location: Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan
Next Show: January 11th-13th, 2011
Web site: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=879091

Navigation Strategies USA
Purpose: Primary meeting in the US for navigation decision makers doing business in North America.
Frequency: Every year (began in 2005)
Location: Sheraton, San Jose, California, USA
Next Show: January 25th-26th, 2011
Web site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/navigationusa

February

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Hybrid Vehicles Technology Symposium
Purpose:  Addressing the latest in technology for propulsion, energy storage, and systems design by innovators of hybrid technology for vehicles.  (sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers)
Frequency: Every year
Location: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, California
Next Show: February 9th-11th,, 2011
Web site: http://www.sae.org/events/training/symposia/hybrid/index.htm

Fleet and Asset Management Europe
Purpose: Prime conference for Fleet and Asset Management in Europe
Frequency: Every year
Location: Amsterdam
Next show: February, 2011
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com/fleeteurope/

March

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Navigation Day @ CeBIT
Purpose: One of the principle European Navigation Networking conferences aimed at handhelds and cell phones primarily.
Frequency: Every year in March
Location: Deutsche Messe, Hannover, Germany
Next show: March, 2011
Web site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/cebit/

International Motor Show & Accessories (Geneva Motor Show)
Purpose: One of the principle European Vehicle and Component Shows aimed primarily at the EU domestic market for vehicles and components
Frequency: Every year in March
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Next show:   March 3rd-13th, 2011
Web site: http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/

Enterprise Strategies in Location Intelligence USA
Purpose: Bring together professionals in the LBS, hardware and service sectors as they serve North America.
Frequency: Every spring  (began in 2011)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Next show: March 30th-31st, 2011
Web site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/locationintelligenceusa/agenda.shtml

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure USA
Purpose:  Primary meeting in the US for Infrastructure issues driven by electric vehicles; attended by auto OEMs, utilities, and automotive Tier One suppliers.
Frequency: Every fall (began in 2010)
Location: Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, California, USA
Next Show: March 31st-April 1st, 2011
Web site:  http://www.evupdate.com/electricvehicleusa/

April

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Seoul Motor Show
Purpose: Significant Asian Auto Show displaying vehicles and auto parts and accessories; major display for Korean automotive manufacturers
Frequency: Every two years, held in odd years
Location: Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Seoul, Korea
Next show: April 2nd-10th, 2011
Web site: http://motionblue2.cafe24.com/eng/main.php

SAE World Congress and Exposition
Purpose: Combination world class technical programs and exposition aimed at automotive industry suppliers and OEMs worldwide
Frequency: Every April
Location: Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next show: April 12th-14th, 2011
Future Shows: April, 2012
Web site: http://www.sae.org/congress

Automotive News China Conference
Purpose: Focus on the accelerating vehicular market in China; participants typically senior leaders of automotive manufacturers
Frequency: Every April
Location: China New World Hotel, Beijing, China
Next show: April 18th-20th, 2011
Web site: http://www.autonewseurope.com/section/anevents

Auto China (Beijing International Automotive Industry Exhibition)
Purpose: One of the primary vehicle shows and conventions in China aimed primarily at their domestic market
Frequency: Every two years, held in even years
Location: China International Exhibition Center (CIEC), Beijing, China
Next show:  April-May, 2012
Web site:  http://www.china-autoshow.com/2010beijing/index_e.asp

Auto Shanghai
Purpose: One of the primary vehicle shows and conventions in China aimed primarily at their domestic market
Frequency: Every two years, held in odd years
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China
Next show: April 19th-28th, 2011 
Web site: http://autoshanghai.auto-fairs.com

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Driving Change:  Greening the Automotive Workplace
Purpose: A multidisciplinary meeting of government, auto manufacturers, suppliers, and educators discussing the Greening of the North American workplace
Frequency: Every May  (began in 2011)
Location:  Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Next Show:   May 3rd-4th, 2011
Web site: http://www.drivingworkforcechange.org/conference.asp

Ward's Auto Interiors Conference
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying leading products, designs and technologies that are shaping the auto interiors industry in North America
Frequency: Every May or June
Location:  Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Next Show:   May, 2011
Web site: http://wardsauto.com/interiors/

Location Business Summit Europe                                                          
Purpose: European conference focused on Location based services to help answer questions around the monetization of location data and services.
Frequency: Every year  (formerly called “The MetaPlaces” Conference)
Location:  Amsterdam
Next show: May 2011
Web site:  http://www.thewherebusiness.com/locationsummit/

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China International Automotive Electronics and Testing Technology Show and Summit
Purpose: Primarily an exposition focused on the next generation Chinese market supporting automotive electronics and electric vehicles
Frequency: Every June (began in 2005)
Location: Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
Next Show:   June 1st-3rd, 2011
Web site: http://www.gracefair.com/cn/aes/expomain_en.asp?m=34

Smart Grid Technology Conference
Purpose: An M2M conference that focuses on utility grid technology, bringing together utilities, wireless companies, energy businesses, and vehicular based companies
Frequency: Every year (began in 2010)
Location: San Diego, California
Next Show: June, 2011
Web site:  http://www.SmartGridTechUSA.com

Telematics Update Meeting
Purpose: Primarily a North American-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels on the navigation and telematics industry
Frequency: Every June (began in 2002)
Location: Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, Michigan, USA.
Next Show: June, 2011 (Note:  awards dinner is the night before the Meeting.)
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/detroit

Navigation and Location Summit Europe
Purpose: Aimed at the next generation navigation and location for the European market.
Frequency: Every year (began in 2006)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Next Show: June, 2011
Web Site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/navigationeurope/

Advances in Automotive Electronics International Congress
Purpose: Aimed at automotive suppliers and OEMs in the European market
Frequency: Every year (began in 1996)
Location: Ludwigsburg, Germany
Next Show: June, 2011
Web Site: http://www.elektronik-tagung.de/mic/elekTagung2010/englisch/index.php

Automotive News Green Car Conference and Exhibition
Purpose: One of the first conferences aimed specifically at Green and Sustainability;  speakers will include senior leaders from vehicle OEMs and Tier One suppliers.
Frequency: Every year (first held in 2010)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan
Next show: June, 2011
Web site: http://www.autonews.com/Assets/html/10_angc/default.htm

Auto Components Shanghai
Purpose: One of the primary automotive components shows and conventions in China aimed primarily at their domestic market
Frequency: Every two years, held in even years
Location: Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Centre (SAEC), Shanghai, China
Next show: June, 2012
Web site: http://autocomponents.auto-fairs.com

Automotive News Europe Congress
Purpose: Primarily a European-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels for vehicular OEMs and their suppliers
Frequency: Every spring  (began in 1997)
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Next Show: June, 2011
Web site: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=151331

People Tracking and Location USA
Purpose: Conference focused upon the technologies and business models of people tracking and people location in North America.
Frequency: Every year (began in 2010)
Location: Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Next show: June, 2011
Web site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/peopletrackingusa/index.shtml

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Plug-In Conference and Exposition
Purpose: Interactive International Conference focused upon the technologies of plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric transportation.
Frequency: Every year (began in 2008)
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Next show: July, 2011
Web site: http://www.plugin2010.com

Electricity Innovation Smart Grid Conference
Purpose: Conference aimed at Technology and Research for the actual results of pilot studies in multiple countries.
Frequency: Every year
Location: Seoul, Korea
Next show: July, 2011
Web site: http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/eisgc10/index.php

August

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Center for Automotive Research:  Management Briefing Series
Purpose: Panel discussions and presentations from Senior Leaders in the OEM and Supplier community primarily from North America
Frequency: Every year in August
Location:  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Next Show: August  1st-4th, 2011
Web site: http://www.cargroup.org/conferences.html

September

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SAE International Vehicle Battery Summit
Purpose: Executive level symposium focused on the Chinese and worldwide markets for battery storage, technology and systems for automotive applications
Frequency: Held every year (began in 2010)
Location: Shanghai Marriott Hongqiao Hotel, Shanghai, China
Next Show:  September 1st-3rd, 2010
Web site:  http://www.sae.org/events/battery/

Insurance Telematics Conference and Exhibition
Purpose: Unique conference focused on the convergence of the Insurance and Telematics Industries
Frequency: Held every year (began in 2010)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Next Show:  September 13th-14th, 2010
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics/index.shtml

Location Business Summit USA (formerly MetaPlaces)
Purpose: Unique conference focused on location based services in North America.
Frequency: Held every year (began in 2010)
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Jose, California, USA
Next Show:  September 14th-15th, 2010
Web site:  http://www.thewherebusiness.com/locationbusinesssummitusa/

(Frankfurt Motor Show) International Motor Show (IAA) Passenger Cars
Purpose: One of the premier vehicle shows in the world
Frequency: Every two years in September, held in odd years
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Next Show: September 15th-25th, 2011
Future Show: September 15th-25th, 2013
Web site: http://www.iaa.de

Summit on the State of the Connected Vehicle
Purpose: Focus for this show is North American connectivity between and among vehicles, emphasizing policy, funding, and implementation issues and strategies for deployment
Frequency: Every year in the fall (began in 2009)
Location: PNC Center (formerly National City Center), Beaumont Training Center, Troy, Michigan, USA
Next Show: September 29th-30th, 2010
Web site: http://www.sae.org/events/scv/

October

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(Paris Auto Show) Mondial de L’Automobile
Purpose: One of the premier automobile shows in Europe
Frequency: Every two years in either September or October, held in even years
Location: Paris, France
Next Show: October 2nd-17th, 2010
Web site: http://www.mondial-automobile.com

GPS Wireless
Purpose: One of the principle GPS-centric meetings in North America discussing a variety of technologies, products, and markets
Frequency: Every year (began in 1997)
Location: San Francisco, California
Next show: October 5th,  2010
Web site:   http://www.gps-wireless.com/

Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition (SAE)
Purpose: North American-centric Congress and Exhibition for technical knowledge for on- and off- road Commercial Vehicles
Frequency: Every year, normally in October
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Next Show: October 5th-6th, 2010   (Rosemont, Illinois)
Web site: http://www.sae.org/comvec

The Business of  Plugging In (A Plug-In Electric Vehicle Conference)
Purpose: Significant event sponsored by the EDTA to bring together vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, governmental agencies, and financial people to promote and discuss plug-in electric vehicles
Frequency: Held every year in the fall
Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan USA
Next Show: October 12th-14th, 2010
Web site:  http://www.cargroup.org/

Telematics Japan Summit
Purpose: Japan focused meeting with OEM and Supplier leaders discussing business models, new features, and the current state of the business
Frequency: Every year, normally in October (began in 2009)
Location: Tokyo Hilton Tokyo, Japan
Next Show:  October 13th-14th, 2010
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com/japan

ITS America Annual Meeting
Purpose: One of the best North American meetings on Intelligent Transportation issues between government, universities, and industry
Frequency: Held every year at different times throughout the year
Location: Various cities in the USA
Next Show:   October 16th-20th, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)
Future Shows:  May 21st-23rd, 2012 (Washington, D.C.).
Web site  http://www.itsa.org/worldcongress/c182/News_and_Events/Calendar/2011_Annual_Meeting__Exposition.html

Convergence
Purpose: Significant event jointly  sponsored by IEEE and SAE in North America; aimed at automotive electronics suppliers and vehicle OEM’s
Frequency: Held every two years in October, held in even years (began in approximately 1974)
Location: Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: October 19th-20th, 2010    
Web site: http://www.sae.org/events/convergence

World Congress on ITS
Purpose: The premier worldwide exposition with technical presentations in intelligent transportation systems
Frequency: Held every fall, rotating yearly with meetings in Asia, North America, and Europe.
Location: Busan, Korea
Next Show:  October 25th-29th, 2010
Future Shows: October 16th-20th, 2011; Orlando, Florida, USA
Web site: http://www.itsworldcongress.kr/

Smart Grid Technology Europe Conference and Expo
Purpose:  Focused Utility led Technology Event for Europe aimed at Smart Grid Technologies
Frequency: Every Fall
Location: London, England
Next Show:   October 26th-27th, 2010
Web site: http://www.SmartGridTechEU.com

November

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Telematics Munich 2010
Purpose: Significant event in Europe focused on the automotive, electronics and service operations necessary for a successful telematics systems offering
Frequency: Every year (Began in 2003)
Location:   Munich, Germany
Next Show: November 3rd-4th,  2010
Web site:  http://www.telematicsmunich.com

EVS 25 Int'l Battery, Hybrid, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition
Purpose: Premier Event worldwide for academic, industry, and governmental professionals involved in electric drive technologies
Frequency: Every year, rotating between Europe, Asia, and North America (began in 1986)
Location:   Shenzhen, China
Next Show: November 5th-9th, 2010
Future Show: North America, November 2011
Web site:  http://www.evs25.org

Fleet and Asset Management USA
Purpose: Conference primarily aimed at the intersection of telematics, vehicles, and services intended to improve efficiency, operations, communication, and the mobile office
Frequency: Every fall (began 2009)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Next Show: November 17th-18th, 2010
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com/fleet

Tracking and Postioning  Europe
Purpose: Conference focused on the personal tracking and telematics industry pulling together an eclectic mix of systems, services, hardware, and device companies primarily for Europe
Frequency:   Every November/December (First meeting in 2009)
Location: The Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam
Next Show:   November 17th-18th, 2010
Web site: http://www.thewherebusiness.com/peopletracking/index.shtml

Korea Autoparts & Accessories Show (KOAA)
Purpose: Principle South Korean automotive components show aimed mostly at the Korean market place
Frequency: Every fall
Location: Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Ilsan, Korea
Next Show: November 18th-20th, 2010
Web site: http://www.koaashow.com

Content and Apps for Automotive USA
Purpose:  Meeting concentrating on in-vehicle content, services, & mobile applications
Frequency: Every fall (began in 2010)
Location:  San Diego, California, USA  (Co-located with Plug-In Electric Vehicle meeting)
Next Show:  November 30th-December 1st, 2010
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com/content-services-mobile-apps/index.shtml

December

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Singapore International Auto Parts Expo (SIAPE)
Purpose: Automotive parts exhibition for South-East Asia markets
Frequency: Every December of even years
Location: Singapore Expo, Singapore
Next Show: December 1st-3rd, 2010
Web site: http://www.siape2010.com/

European Briefing Series:  What’s New in the Renewed Economy? - Impacts in the Electronic Value Chain
Purpose:  From a European perspective, focus on the hot topics impacting the consumer, mobile and automotive markets in 2010 and beyond.
Frequency: Every April
Location: Hotel Concorde, Berlin, Germany
Next show: December 1st-3rd,  2010
Web site: http://www.isuppli.com/events/europe2010/default.htm

Tokyo Motor Show
Purpose: One of the premier vehicle shows in the world
Frequency: Held every two years in the fall;  held in odd years.
Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
Next Show:  December 3rd-11th,  2011
Web site: http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/index.html