Central and Eastern Europe is one of the key growth markets in the global Automotive sector. This region has seen significant market expansion and, at the same time, has been the recipient of major inward investments, both to serve local markets and as a low-cost base for export to Western Europe.

Following the opening of several Eastern and Central European economies in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, levels of car ownership has grown rapidly – in line with growing consumer wealth. Since 1990, about 30 new car production plants have been established in the region, followed by a number of suppliers.


In recent years, this market has consistently developed thanks the accession of key countries to the European Union, and increasing economic growth and stability in the region. Additionally, with its proximity to established Western European markets, CEE provides a unique opportunity for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers looking for sales growth or lower-cost production close to a major market region.

It is thanks to these market driven demands that East Euro Link is proud to announce its inaugural CEE Automotive Conference for December 2008...

This event will offer participants an essential and unique insight into this dynamic sector, with a celebrated panel of industry experts, which includes several International Keynote speakers, who will offer definitive and comprehensive analysis of the key issues facing this exciting emergent market!


Understand all the relevant industry issues:

Topics covered will include:

• An in-depth analysis of the CEE and Global Automotive industries
• Detailed overview of successful logistic and supply chain management
• Comprehensive guide to CEE policies, regulations and targets
• Opportunities in the new EU Member States
• Strategic advice on how and why to relocate to the CEE
• Key areas of opportunity and profitability
• Exploration of the CEE’s current major production centres
• Overview of CEE Investment Incentives
  

Country specific Presentations include:

• Examination of the major production centres of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
• Overview of the strong markets taking shape in Poland and Turkey
• Examination of the opportunities available in Bulgaria and Romania
• The future of the Automotive Industry in Hungary
• Serbia, Croatia, Ukraine, Bosnia, Slovenia – How do they compare?

You will also benefit from additional networking opportunities, including:

• Extended networking breaks for exhibition viewing
• Gala evening drinks reception

Those in attendance will include: 

• Corporate management (CEOs, presidents, MDs)
• Logistics and supply chain executives
• Transportation management providers
• Procurement managers
• Distribution executives
• Management level decision makers
• Senior production managers
• Operations directors
• Planning executives
• System integrators
• Investment specialists
• Finance directors
• Automotive Industry experts
• Global bankers