Open Forum brings together approximately 300 business-to-business delegates for a day of presentations, knowledge sharing and discussion.

The events offer excellent networking opportunities with leading figures from the automotive industry. The events focuses on opportunities in the UK’s automotive supply chain, with experts and key decision makers speaking on a variety of industry topics.

This event is suitable for UK based automotive supply chain companies who directly supply into tier 1 and tier 2 organisations as well as vehicle manufactures.

Speakers include:

- Mike Bell, Global Connected Car Director, Jaguar Land Rover
- Judith Richardson, Vice President Purchasing, Nissan
- George Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer, Mira
- Michael Mychajluk, Supply Chain & External Engagement Manager, Government Programmes, Jaguar Land Rover
- John Barnett, Vice President and Head of EU Manufacturing, Calsonic Kansei
- Nicklas Holgersson, Principal, Roland Berger

Breakout session - SMMT Data Services:

A detailed look at existing SMMT automotive data reports including:

PIE 1 (Car Production) and PIE 2 (CV Production);
EIE 1 (Car Export) and EIE 2 (CV Export);
The European Car and LCV Production Outlook Report and UK Registration and Parc data.

Opinions will be welcomed on the value of these reports and how they might be improved. The session will also cover the development of new reports, including a possible Export Trade Report.

For more information about the event and exhibition opportunities click here.

The event sponsor, Independent Trustee Services will be holding a corporate pension surgery during the event which will enable you to schedule a FREE one-to-one appointment with a corporate pensions advisor. If you would like to make an appointment please indicate that you would like to do so within your event ticket regsitration. For more information click here.

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SMMT Open Forum October 2015