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 7th-10th, 2010
Future Shows: 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: New Delhi, India
Next Show: January 6th-13th, 2010
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-24th, 2010
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, 2010
Web site: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=93478




FEBRUARY

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 February or March
Location: San Francisco, California
Next show: February, 2010  
Web site: http://www.gps-wireless.com/gps/index.cfm




MARCH

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, 2010
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/cebit2009/brochure.pdf

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, 2010
Web site: http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/




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, 2011
Web site: http://www.motorshow.or.kr/eng/main/main.asp/

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 12th-15th, 2010
Future Shows: April, 2011
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, 2010
Web site: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=159598

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 23rd-May 2nd, 2010
Web site: http://www.eventseye.com/fairs/trade_fair_event_183.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, 2011
Web site: http://autoshanghai.auto-fairs.com




MAY

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: Ritz Carlton, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Next Show:   May, 2010
Web site: http://wardsauto.com/interiors/


EVS 24:  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
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Next Show:   May 13th-16th, 2009
Web site: http://www.evs24.org/




JUNE

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: May 17th-19th, 2010 (Houston, Texas) 
Future Shows: October 16th-20th, 2011 (Orlando, Florida), May 21st-23rd, 2012 (Washington, D.C.).
Web site: http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html

Telematics Update Meeting
Purpose: Primarily a North American-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels on the navigation and telematics industry
Frequency: Every May or June
Location: Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, Michigan, USA.
Next Show: June 2nd and 3rd, 2009 (Note:  awards dinner on June 2nd.)
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/detroit

European ITS Congress
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying the leading navigation, traffic, and infrastructure topics focused on Europe
Frequency: Every two years, held in even years
Location:  Various European countries
Next Show: June, 2010
Web site: http://www.itsineurope.com

Automotive News Manufacturing Conference
Purpose: Aimed at OEM world wide manufacturing strategies involving OEM manufacturing and product leaders and expert consultants from around the world
Frequency: Every June
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA  
Next Show: June 8 to 10, 2009
Web site: http://www.autonews.com/assets/html/09_anmc/default.htm

Navigation and Location Europe
Purpose: Primarily an exposition displaying the leading navigation and infotainment products, systems, and services to be used in Europe
Frequency: Every June
Location: The Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam  
Next Show: June 10-11, 2009
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/naveurope/

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, 2010
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:  Crowne Plaza Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Next Show: June 30th-July 1st, 2009 
Web site: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=151331




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 4th-7th, 2009
Web site: http://www.cargroup.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: August 5th-13th, 2010
Web site: http://autoexpo.auto-fairs.com/




SEPTEMBER

China Location Based Services (LBS/GPS) Forum
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 16th-17th, 2009
Web site: http://infoexevents.com.cn/2009clbs/

(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

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: Stockholm, Sweden    
Next Show: September 21st-25th, 2009  
Future Shows: Asia in fall, 2010 
Web site: http://www.itsworldcongress.org/

MetaPlaces: Beyond Location and Context
Purpose: New Conference in 2009 aimed at Location Based Services aimed at a wide variety of mobile markets, services, and devices
Frequency: To be held every fall    
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Jose, California
Next Show: September 22nd-23rd, 2009  
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/metaplaces/




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, 2010
Web site: http://www.mondial-automobile.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 6th-8th, 2009   (Rosemont, Illinois)
Web site: http://www.sae.org/comvec

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
Location: Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: October 18th to 20th, 2010    
Web site: http://www.sae.org/events/convergence

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: MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Next Show: October 19th-21st, 2009
Web site:  http://www.pev2009.com/

Telematics Japan
Purpose: Japanese focused meeting and presentations aimed at decision makers and influencers and government officials for the Japanese market
Frequency: Every fall
Location: Japan
Next Show: October 21-22, 2009
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.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 21st-November 8th, 2009 [NOTE:  Show in 2009 will be shortened with lower attendance and decreased automakers showing vehicles.]   
Web site: http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/




NOVEMBER

Telematics Europe
Purpose: Primarily a European-focused meeting with presentations and expert panels on the navigation and telematics industry
Frequency: Every year, in the fall
Location: Munich, Germany
Next Show: November 10th and 11th, 2009
Web site:  http://www.telematicsupdate.com

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 19th-21st, 2009  
Web site: http://www.koaashow.com




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 1st-2nd, 2009   
Web site: http://www.telematicsupdate.com

Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference and Exposition
Purpose: Significant event in North America for the promotion and discussion of electric vehicle propulsion systems
Frequency: Every December
Location: Washington, D.C. Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Next Show:  December, 2009  
Web site: http://www.electricdrive.org/