3rd Annual Automotive Metals Conference

Navigating Through Auto’s New World

October 28 - 30, 2008 , Marriott Detroit at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI , NEW PROGRAMS PROVIDE TOOLS FOR SURVIVING THE MARKET CRISIS

Description

Agenda

Bios

The market is in crisis, and AMM events is responding with new programs to help you protect your interests and maximize returns!

Unprecedented market changes have spurred bailouts and rescue plans that are developing new political battle lines across the U.S. and around the globe. AMM Events has updated its program to reflect what the auto industry most needs NOW – new information and tools to survive the tough times.

NEW TO THE PROGRAM

CME Group present: Risk Management in the Metal Market
How to Manage in Today's Unchartered Environment

Tuesday, Oct 28th at 4pm
Auto Bankruptcy & Bailouts Workshop

The workshop, hosted by McGuireWoods & Huron Consulting Group, will arm auto suppliers with techniques and information to protect their interests and maximize returns in unpredictable times.

SPEAKERS

Confirmed Speakers:

Michael Bull, Director, Automotive Technology, Novelis Corp.
Josh P. Campbell, Ph.D., Engineering Group Manager, Materials Engineering - Body Structures & Closures, General Motors
Dr. Subodh Das, CEO and Founder, Phinix, LLC
John C. DiDonato, Managing Director, Huron Consulting Group
Brian Habacivch, Senior Vice President — Research and Publications, Fellon-McCord Associates
Ladd Hall, Executive Vice President, Sheet Mill Group, Nucor Corp.
David Hodory, Director, Marketing & Communications, The David J. Joseph Company
Mike Jackson, Director - North American Vehicle Production Forecasts, CSM Worldwide
Dr. Jennifer Jackman, Director General, CANMET Materials Technology
Udesh Kaul, Category Director of Metallic, Delphi Corp.
Rama Koganti, Manufacturing Body Supervisor, Ford Motor Co.
Kim Korth, President, IRN Inc.
Nadezhda Larina, Principal, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Ken Martchek, Manager – Life Cycle & Environmental Sustainability, Alcoa Inc.
Richard J. Mason PC, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Shawn Morgans, Body Structure Technical Leader, Ford Motor Co.
Edward G. Opbroek, Director, WorldAutoSteel
Michael Roeschenthaler, Associate, McGuireWoods LLP
Randall Scheps, Director of Ground Transportation, Alcoa Inc.
Susan Slade, Marketing Executive, US Magnesium LLC
Scott Thiele, Director, Raw Materials and Stampings, Chrysler LLC
Dr. Markus Weber, Director, Automotive Applications Technology & Product Coordination, ThyssenKrupp Steel
Greg Wells, Director Automotive Sales Nafta, ArcelorMittal

Moderators:

William Paterson, President, Global Advanced-Leadership Center
Buddy Stemple, Vice President & General Manager, Novelis Inc.

TOUR

This year’s event will take registered delegates to Ford’s Rouge Factory!

See where the new Ford F-150s are assembled in a new lean and flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from an elevated walkway.

Space will be limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Contact

For more information on this or another AMM event:

Please call 212-224-3577

For speaking opportunities:

Alison Ciaccio
Conference Program Manager
230 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 610-504-9213
Fax: 212.213.6617
Email: aciaccio@amm.com

Mary Anne Devonshire
Conference Program Manager
4 Gateway Center Suite 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412.765.2586
Mobile: 724.799.1590
Email: mdevonshire@amm.com

Accommodations

A block of rooms is reserved at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center at $159 per night. Rate is exclusive of taxes, gratuities & service charges.

Cut off date is October 3, 2008 and is on a first-come first-served basis.

To make your hotel reservations, please call 1 800 228-9290 and ask for the AMM Auto Steel block of rooms. A credit card is required to guarantee your room reservation. Check in is 3 p.m. and checkout is 12 noon.

Venue Hotel:
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Phone: 313-568-8000

Sponsorship & Advertising

Have your message seen by the top decision-makers in the Industry!

There is no replacement for the captive audience of high-level decision-makers that an AMM Event offers. Unlike any other marketing tool at your disposal, promotion at AMM Events offers you immediate personal contact with hundreds of key players of the industry from all corners of the globe.

With over 20 years of experience developing industry leading seminars and conferences, AMM Events can work with you to customize a sponsorship and/or exhibit package that meets and exceeds your marketing objectives.

Whether you are looking to promote a specific product, increase brand awareness or reinforce your company profile, we can build a partnership with you to create a solution that fits your needs, budgets and return on investment expectations.

Better on Paper?

In addition to reaching ALL the top companies and high level professionals in attendance, your advertising message will reach ALL of AMM’s regular subscribers.

To discuss sponsorship packages, rates and position reservations, please contact:

Mark Cialdella at mcialdella@amm.com