Why attend?

1. ASSESS the latest market developments. Better understand future investment opportunities, supply and demand trends of the automotive market from key industry players.
2. HEAR valuable presentations from some of the leading organisations. Learn from 15 plus expert speakers about the global and environmental issues affecting the industry and the different approaches car manufacturers are taking from full and partial hybrids to electric vehicles, the use of bio-fuels and the cost of developing fuel cell technology.
3. EXAMINE success strategies in the automotive market. Fully interactive panel sessions. We offer you more CEO level panel discussions than ever before. In these "chat show" style sessions, you can ask the questions you want answers to! You will not get a better chance than this to question the key decision-makers in the automotive industry.
4. NETWORK with decision makers to form key alliances and partnerships. Meet the suppliers and key industry stakeholders from over 25 different countries in a relaxed non pressured environment. Seek out new business opportunities for your products and services.
5. INCREASE your competitive advantage by establishing your presence within the automotive market and by promoting your products and services to the right target audience through attendance, advertising, sponsorship, speaking and exhibiting.

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Facts about automotive industry in Turkey

• Turkey is the biggest bus manufacturer and the second largest light commercial vehicle manufacturer in Europe.
• Turkey is the 17th biggest manufacturer of automotive supply industry in the world.
• The Turkish vehicle industry has a total production capacity of 1.5 million vehicles, of which 1.3 million (86 %) is for light vehicles (passenger cars, minibuses and pick-ups).
• The total vehicle production in 2008 was 1,147,110 units (excluding tractors) which is a record for the Turkish automotive industry. Turkey’s total automotive vehicle exports in 2008 reached 913,218 units.
• The number of companies in the auto-parts industry is about 4,000. Approximately 400 auto-parts exporters operate in the country, and around 70% of their output is exported to the European Union.
• 250,000 employees work for automotive industry in Turkey.
• Turkey is exporting 90% of its automotive supply industry production.
• Automotive trade volume reached up to $13 billion.

Strong industry

• Geographic proximity to Europe and Asia makes Turkey a strong production base
• Lower labor costs than EU countries and well-trained workforce
• Four of the country's top 10 overall exporters are automotive firms, reflecting the importance of the industry to the economy
• Tax treaty with the EU reduces tariffs on exports
• R&D experience on OEM and OES levels

Opportunities in the Turkish market

• With three quarters of households still not owning a car, there is great potential for market growth
• Expected increase in per capita income will boost consumer spending power
• The opening of Iraq's borders provides Turkey with an opportunity to become a major supplier and increase exports