Kumari Palany & Co

CII Automotive R&D Trends Conference

Posted on: 31/Jan/2018 9:36:16 AM
As you know, the Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Center of CII is organizing the 10th Edition - Conference on Automotive R&D Trends on 14th March 2018 at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai with the theme of “Redefine R&D: Regulatory Changes for Sustainable Mobility” and is chaired by Mr Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited - www.automotivernd.tntdpc.com

The conference aims to help stakeholders understand the current scenario of automotive R&D, challenges ahead, technologies involved and share their expectations. The conference attempts to project the future of the Automotive R&D in comparison with Global Level and to bring in stakeholders views for matching this growth with the global standards.

The proposed sessions for the conference are as follows:

Session I: Future of vehicles - Green Mobility

Focus Area: Clean Energy | Environmental Impact | Battery Management System | Zero emission | Hybrid Vehicles

Session II: Increased Competition & New Regulations - Auto Makers & Auto Components Growth

Focus Area: Newer Technologies | Capacity Constraints | Vehicular Safety Standards & Regulations| AMP 2026 | BS V&VI | Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) | Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

Session-III: Automotive Industry evolution & Digital Transformation

Focus Area: Industrial IoT & Industry 4.0 | Smart infrastructure integration | Connected Supply Chain | Improved Manufacturing | Data Security & Protection | Predictive Maintenance | Connected Infrastructure

Session-IV: Additive Manufacturing

Focus Area: Advanced Composite Materials | High Productivity | 3D printing | Innovative Additive manufacturing solutions| WAAM Process

Session V: Potential Growth Opportunities & Challenges for OEM’s / OEM’s Market

Focus Area: Emerging Technology – OEM’s Approach |Limitations for MSME’s | OEM’s - Quality | Buy (Indian - IDDM) 

Key eminent speakers addressing / invited to address in the conference include: 

Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Mr Harish Lakshman, Vice Chairman, Rane Group
Mr Ravi Pandit, Chairman & Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Limited
Mr Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric Vehicles Limited
Mr Mr Sundararaman G, President, Pricol Limited
Mr Suman Bose, Managing Director, Siemens Industry Software India
Mr Chandra Nataraja, Managing Director, Knorr-Bremse Technology Center India Private Limited
Mr Venkataramana Mantha, Chief Executive Officer, Assystem Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Mr Mahavir Patil, Managing Director, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited
Mr Karthick A, Head - EV & eMobility Solutions, Ashok Leyland Limited
Mr Krishna Srinivas, Senior Vice President - CTC, Tube Investments of India Ltd
Dr S Chandrasekar, Jt. Managing Director, Roots Industries India Limited
Mr Reguraman Ayyaswamy, Vice President and Global Head - IoT & Engineering and Industrial Services (EIS), Tata Consultancy Services
Dr V Balasubramanian, Advisor, Simpson & Company Limited
Mr K Rajan, Vice President & Business Head - Motor & Rural Products, Chola MS General Insurance Company amongst others

More than 250 senior management personnel from diverse industries all over India and abroad are expected to attend this conference. Profile of conference delegates include MD`s, CxO`s, President, VP, GM`s, Head of R&D, Senior & Middle Management R&D officials, Business Development, Communication Specialists, Professors etc. 

The conference delegate fee is Rs. 4000 per participant for CII Member; Rs. 5000 per participant for Non-member & Rs. 3000 per participant for Educational Institution.  The conference would starts at morning 0900 Hrs (Registration starts at 0800 Hrs) and conclude at evening 1800 Hrs. 

Confirm your participation / nominations through online registration www.automotivernd.tntdpc.com

For more details please contact Mr K Samuel Johnson @ Mob: 9840948053 /email:  k.s.johnson@cii.in