Invitation to participate at the
Conference on
Innovation for Automotive Electronics
Theme: New Horizons & Expanding Dimensions
th
17 October 2014: 0930 Hrs: Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India
As you are aware the Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Center of CII is organizing the
Conference on Innovation for Automotive Electronics with the theme of New Horizons & Expanding
Dimensions on 17thOctober 2014 at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India. The conference which aims
to support the convergence of the automotive engineering with modern Electronics and ICT systems, is
having very good reception among the stakeholders. The conference attempts to support the growth and
understand the trends in the area of automotive electronics. The conference aims to focus on key growth
parameters like technology innovation, new products, new markets, next-generation technology, &
implications for adjacent industries (automotive and electronics).
The main objectives of this conference are to: serve as an interaction platform for key stake holders from
automotive, electronics, industrial & information technology etc to discuss and understand the trends in
ICT area for auto-electronics; discuss and identify the key growth levers that support the trends in the
auto-electronics industry; to project the challenges, opportunities & expectations to the relevant
stakeholders; facilitate the technology brainstorming and other related needs of the members through
cross-continent networking; evaluate potential partnerships for collaborative research and product
development with Indian industries; facilitate knowledge sharing between industry & international
organizations through bilateral / multilateral cooperation mechanism etc.
The conference aims to cover the key areas in the following sessions:
·
New Horizons of Automotive Electronics Solutions
ü Alternative Energy Solution - The emerging alternatives, the impact of these alternatives on the
emissions. How the enhanced auto electronics are leveraged to achieve this.
ü Enhanced Consumer Experience - Infotainment and Telematics, Owner Services, Connected Car and
Driverless car. Innovation trends and applications.
ü Safety, Security and Driver Assistance Systems - Increased and mandated safety requirements and how
auto electronics innovation is addressing these requirements
·
Integrated Transportation System(iTS)
ü The emerging of complete eco-system and how auto and consumer electronics solutions are addressing
these requirements. Key focus areas to accelerate policy development, promote innovation & encourage
industry participation
·
Expanding Market Dimensions
ü The trends of deployment of electronics solutions by OEMs and Tier 1. Potential disruption by
automotive & industrial OEMs, technology companies in electronics space
ü The initiatives of System Integrators to provide these services
ü The Global market trends of adoption. Potential markets for such innovation
ü Implications for adjacent industries - From Auto Electronics to Mobility
·
Panel Discussion: Is India Ready for the Automotive Future?
ü The size of opportunity for India - The Quantity & Quality of innovation
ü Advantage India - Strong ecosystem of IT, automotive & manufacturing capabilities
ü What is needed – The Next Big Step
Eminent speakers invited to address the conference include: Mr Manu Saale, Managing Director,
Mercedez Benz Research & Development India; Dr. Andreas H Biagosch, Managing Partner, Impacting I
GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching; Mr Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Madras;
Mr Eugen Wurzer, Director, Semcon India; Mr. Panduranga Prabhu, Managing Director, Bosch
Automotive Electronics India; Mr Frank Martin, HEad of R&D, Volkswagen India; Dr. Aravind Bharadwaj,
Head - Technology (TPDS), Mahindra & Mahindra; Mr. Biju Balendran, VP-Plant Enginering & Vehicle
Process Engineering, Renault-Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. Mr Suresh Babu, Global Head –
Aerospace & Automotive Vertical, L&T Technology Services etc., amongst others.
More than 250 senior management personnel from diverse industries all over India and abroad like Ashok
Leyland, Tata Motors, Ford Motors, Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota, Audi, BMW,
Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, L&T Integrated Engineering, Tech Mahindra, Altran India, Siemens, Rane Group,
Goodyear, MRF, Ceat Limited, Schneider Electric India, Hinduja Tech, Simpson & Co, Bosch India,
Continental Automotive, India Pistons, Lucas TVS, Sundaram Auto, Wheels India, TCS, CTS, Infosys,
Wipro,Dassault Systemes, IOCL, Delphi, Autodesk etc are expected to participate in this proposed
conference.
The conference delegate fee is Rs. 2000 per participant for CII Member and Rs. 3000 per participant for
Non-member.
I am writing you to invite you to participate and also nominate senior colleagues from your organization
to attend this important conference. Please confirm your participation / nominations by completing the
enclosed conference registration form and sending it to us by email at the earliest. The participation is
limited. We would accept the nominations on first-come-first served basis.
For more details about conference sponsorship and speaking opportunity please contact Mr. Samuel
Johnson @ Mob. 98409 48053 / k.s.johnson@cii.in
I look forward to your kind participation.
With regards,
Subu D Subramanian
Conference Chairman &
Managing Director & CEO
Hinduja Tech Ltd.
(Previously Defiance Technologies Limited)
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Confederation of Indian Industry
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