Special Events

Wednesday, January 25
Opening Address
9.00 - 10.00 a.m

Featured Speaker
Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety, NHTSA

Luncheon
12.30 - 2.00 p.m

Featured Speaker
Philip G. Gott
Managing Director
IHS Automotive

Wednesday Luncheon Sponsored by:

Washington DC Section Event 4.30 - Networking Reception 5.00 - Program

Wednesday Networking Reception Sponsored by:

Thursday, January 26

Thrusday Breakfast Sponsored by:

Plenary Session and Official Opening of the Washington Auto Show
8:00 - 10:00a.m.

The automobile industry is entering a period of unprecedented challenge and change. Continuing focus worldwide on reducing petroleum use and greenhouse gases is leading governments, including the US EPA, NHTSA and CARB, to propose dramatic increases in fuel efficiency. Meanwhile demand for personal mobility is expected to spike in many developing countries. Consumers and governments worldwide continue to expect improvements in crashworthiness and inclusion of crash avoidance technologies. How can all the stakeholders - government, industry, consumers, environmentalists and policymakers best work together to meet these steep and sometimes conflicting priorities? Join our distinguished panelists as they discuss and debate these daunting challenges.

Moderator
Jason H. Vines
Senior Vice President
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications

Panelists:
Mitch Bainwol, CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Roland Hwang, Transportation Program Director, Natural Resources Defense Council
Adrian Lund, President, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Ronald Medford, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Margo Oge, Director, Office of Transportation & Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
David Sargent, Vice President, Global Automotive, J.D. Power and Associates
Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy & Efficiency, EERE at U.S. Department of Energy

Luncheon
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker
Dave Shepardson,Detroit News

Thursday Luncheon Sponsored by:

Washington Auto Show Sneak Peak Preview and VIP Reception

All registered Government/Industry Meeting attendees can attend the Washington Auto Show at no additional charge

Friday, January 27

Opening Address
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Friday Breakfast Sponsored by:

Featured Speaker
Henry Kelly
Acting Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy

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