As is to be expected, the summit will be the perfect place for industry players to talk about the difficult year behind and, more importantly, about the challenges which lie ahead.
“The SMMT Summit provides industry with a unique and valuable opportunity to look beyond recession and shape the future of the UK’s automotive sector,” Paul Everitt, SMMT CEO said in a release.
“We have gathered together some of the UK’s most influential industry executives and political figures to discuss the issues and trends shaping demand in the motor industry."
"This year has presented unique challenges for the industry and has demonstrated the value of a collaborative approach. UK automotive manufacturing has a strong future with a focus on global markets and the importance of delivering progressively low, lower and ultra-low carbon vehicles.”
The event will be highlighted by Lord Peter Mandelson, who will speak about the importance of the automotive industry in the UK. Other speakers include Richard Parry-Jones (NAIGT chairman), Ravi Kant (Tata Motors vice-chairman), Mark Prisk (Conservative shadow business minister), Professor Neville Jackson (Ricardo group technology director), Joe Greenwell (Ford of Britain chairman, SMMT President), Paul Everitt (SMMT chief executive).
They will all try and tackle the role the UK will play in their future strategies, as well as the challenges for developing cleaner, safer, more fuel-efficient vehicles and the infrastructure they require.
Google News