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.

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JANUARY

(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 8th-11th, 2009
Future Shows: January 7th-10th, 2010, January 6th-9th, 2011, 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: Pragati Maidan Centre, New Delhi, India
Next Show: January 10th to 17th, 2008
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 11th-25th, 2009
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 21st-24th, 2008
Web site: http://www.autonews.com/files/08_anwc/




MARCH

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 6th-16th, 2008
Web site: http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/

GPS Wireless
Purpose: One of the principle GPS-centric meetings in North America discussing a variety of technologies, products, and markets
Frequency: Every year in March
Location: San Francisco, California
Next show: March 13th-14th, 2008
Web site: http://www.gps-wireless.com/gps/index.cfm

Automotive Connectivity
Purpose: One of the North American-focused symposia centered around advanced infotainment technology for next gerneration vehicle electrical architectures
Frequency: Every year in March
Location: Hyatt Regency Dearborn Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Next show: March 31st-April 2nd, 2008
Web site: http://www.iqpcevents.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=49448&details=70992




APRIL

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-12th, 2009
Web site: http://www.motorshow.or.kr/en/

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 Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next show:  April 14th-17th, 2008
Future Shows:  April 20th-24th, 2009; April 12th-16th, 2010
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 manfacturers
Frequency: Every April
Location: China New World Hotel, Beijing, China
Next show: April 17th-20th, 2008
Web site: http://www.autonewschina.com/conference

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 22nd-28th, 2008
Web site: http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/auto-china.html

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 20th-28th, 2009
Web site: http://autoshanghai.auto-fairs.com

Hong Kong International Auto Parts and Accessories
Purpose: One of the primary auto suppliers shows in China aimed primarily at their domestic market
Frequency: Every spring (began in 2007)
Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, International Airport, Hong Kong
Next show: April 28th to May 1st, 2008
Web site: http://hkautopartsfair.com




MAY

Automotive News Europe Congress
Purpose: Primarily a European-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels for vehicular OEMs and their suppliers
Frequency: Every May
Location: Lingotto Fiere, Turin, Italy 
Next Show: May 19th-20th, 2008
Web site: http://www.anecongress.com/

Telematics Update Meeting
Purpose: Primarily a North American-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels on the navigation and telematics industry
Frequency: Every May
Location: Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, Michigan, USA.
Next Show: May 20th-22nd, 2008
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/detroit2008/conference_index.shtml




JUNE

European ITS Congress
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying the leading navigation, traffic, and infrastructure topics focused on Europe
Frequency: Every June
Location:  Various European countries
Next Show: June 4th-6th, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland
Web site: http://www.itsineurope.com

Ward's Auto Interiors Show
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying leading products, designs and technologies that are shaping the auto interiors industry in North America
Frequency: Every June
Location: Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: June 4th-5th, 2008
Web site: http://www.autointeriors.com/autointeriors2008/public/enter.aspx

Navigation and Location Europe 2008
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying the leading navigation and infotainment products, systems, and services to be used in Europe
Frequency: Every June
Location:  Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Next Show: June 4th-5th, 2008
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/navdev/

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 2nd to 4th, 2008
Web site: http://autocomponents.auto-fairs.com




AUGUST

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 11th-15th, 2008
Web site: http://www.cargroup.org/mbs2006/index.html




SEPTEMBER

China Location Based Services (LBS) Summit
Purpose: One of numerous navigation and service meetings aimed at the emerging Chinese LBS services and telematics market
Frequency: Every year
Location: The Landmark Tower Hotel, Beijing, China
Next Show: September 17th-18th, 2008
Web site: http://infoexevents.com.cn/2008clbs/

(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 17th-27th, 2009
Future Show: September 15th-25th, 2011
Web site: http://www.iaa.de




OCTOBER

(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 4th-19th, 2008
Web site: http://www.mondial-automobile.com

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: New York City in 2008
Next Show: November 16th-20th, 2008 (New York, New York)
Future Shows: September 27th-October 4th, 2009 (Stockholm, Sweden)
Web site: http://www.itsworldcongress.org/

Convergence
Purpose: 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
Location: Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: October 20th-22nd, 2008
Web site: http://www.ctea.org

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: October 22nd to 25th, 2008
Web site: http://www.koaashow.com

Tokyo Motor Show
Purpose: One of the premier vehicle shows in the world
Frequency: Held every two years in October or November, held in odd years.
Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
Next Show: October, 2009
Web site: http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/

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 7th to 9th, 2008 (Rosemont, Illinois)
Web site: http://www.sae.org/comvec




NOVEMBER

ITS America Annual Meeting and World Congress
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: November 16th-20th, 2008 (New York, New York)
Future Shows: June 1st-3rd, 2009 (Washington, D.C.) May 17th-19th, 2010 (Houston, Texas), October 16th-20th, 2011 (Orlando, Florida), May 21st-23rd, 2012 (Washington, D.C.).
Web site: http://www.itsworldcongress.org/




DECEMBER

Navigation and Location
Purpose: Focused navigation, telematics, services and database conference with expert panels and an exposition, for the North American market
Frequency: Every December
Location: Hilton Hotel, San Jose, California
Next Show:  December, 2008
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com