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Autopromotec EDU 2017: the grand service and aftermarket arena returns
Editorial Staff
Besides providing moments of insight into the most important aspects of the aftermarket with participation of authoritative figures from the industry, AutopromotecEDU seeks to support the fair in its goal of providing global operators with networking and business opportunities.
Autopromotec presents the calendar of events and meetings of AutopromotecEDU, the area of discussion and debate for the most current topics of automotive after-sales service, aimed at business growth but above all at the development of a culture of quality. Besides providing moments of insight into the most important aspects of the aftermarket, AutopromotecEDU seeks to support the fair in its goal of providing global operators with networking and business opportunities.
The central role of AutopromotecEDU is underlined by the location of the spaces dedicated to the programme’s activities: Link and Connect Room. In fact, at Autopromotec 2017 the two conference rooms are set up within the "Circuit of Ideas", a specific area located at the main entrance of the Bologna fairground (West - Costituzione), to underline the importance of this site as a meeting place for the creation of new professional relationships.
The complete and constantly updated calendar of all events scheduled for the AutopromotecEDU 2017 programme is available at the Autopromotec website in a dedicated section. By accessing the schedules of each conference, besides finding all the details on the remarks and their contents, it is possible to pre-register for the events requiring registration, including the inaugural conference and IAM17.
Wednesday, 24 May, just after the opening of Autopromotec 2017, the Connect Room will host the inaugural conference entitled “Officina 4.0: Maintenance and repair services in the IoT business”. The event outlines the trends that are changing the automotive after-sales market and the opportunities to be seized in an increasingly connected world. The meeting, moderated by Gian Luca Pellegrini - Director of Quattroruote, will include remarks by prominent people in the automotive scene along with representatives from government bodies and trade associations. The conference concludes with an in-depth visit to "Officina 4.0: Proof of Concept", the virtual tour through tomorrow's workshop at Autopromotec in Hall 30, Booth D14.
In the afternoon, in the Link Room, there will be a meeting promoted by the Service Manager council and AsConAuto, entitled: “Quality in car servicing. Fleet growth and innovations in the after sales industry”, which will discuss Organised Distribution.
As has become customary, the first day of Autopromotec will end with GiPA's trophies of excellence. At 5 pm in the Connect Room, Marc Aguettaz, CEO of GiPA Italia, will present the 14th edition of the awards, recognising the professionals who have distinguished themselves in the Italian aftermarket business.
Thursday, 25 May in the Link Room, the ANFIA-Aftermarket conference will commence, putting the spotlight on the distribution of spare parts for the truck market.
At 10:00 am in the Connect Room, Autopromotec will open its doors to the IAM17 conference to analyse the opportunities and challenges offered to the aftermarket industry by "Mobile Solutions”. Included will be interesting tips on how future mobility will change aftermarket distribution, after first reviewing the current status of the Italian market.
In the Pegaso Room starting at 10:30 am, space will be set aside for young people, the force behind the future of auto repair, with the conference "New frontiers in the automotive service business: what lies ahead…for young people” organised by the GM-EDU Programme.
At 12 noon in the Link Room, AutopromotecEDU offers a "glimpse" of the bodywork market with a conference entitled "Body shops: rapidly changing challenges and opportunities", moderated by Tommaso Caravani, reporter from Notiziario Motoristico/Carrozzeria Autorizzata. Immediately afterwards (at 2:30 pm), AutopromotecEDU addresses the topic of after-sales service in terms of the characteristics and opportunities in a specific geographic area. The conference will focus on Latin America, with insights into the characteristics and operation of the after-sales business in this strategic market.
At 3:30 pm in the Connect Room, the spotlight will focus on the dangers, opportunities and proposals associated with repair and maintenance work, with insights from leading market experts, at a conference moderated by Tommaso Caravani, journalist from Notiziario Motoristico/Carrozzeria Autorizzata.
The day will conclude in the Link Room with the conference "Harmonisation: a competitive advantage" organised by the company trainer Franco Marzo, who will present three models of excellence that have created wealth.
Friday, 26 May, starting at 10 am, participants in the Connect Room will focus on "Natural gas and heavy transport: savings and logistics in alternative fuel strategies". Federmetano - the national federation of methane distributors and transporters - will discuss alternative fuels, from the distribution network to fuel policies and much more.
At 12:30 pm in the Link Room, the conference "Creating customer value in the workshop: some hands-on examples" aims to support repair mechanics with some practical examples and testimonies of industry specialists. Also in the Link Room, at 2:30 pm will be presented a Country Focus dedicated to Turkey, an overview of production, imports and exports, with insights on business opportunities for foreign companies.
At 3:30 pm in the Connect Room, tyres take centre stage for “Circular economy: the virtuous case of the tire sector”, a round table - moderated by Laura La Posta, journalist of Il Sole 24 Ore - involving manufacturers, trade associations and government bodies.
The day will conclude in the Link Room with "Focus officina (workshop): the importance of economic management and the internet". The conference is part of AutopromotecEDU and Quattroruote Professional’s training programme organised for businesses involved in repairs and the production and distribution of spare parts. The event presents examples of workshops that have successfully managed their finances and will award certificates of participation to all participants of the training days organised by "Focus Workshop".
Saturday, 27 May in the Connect Room, alternative fuel once again takes the stage with the conference "Aftermarket cng and lpg conversions: new regulations, technologies and tank inspections", once again presented by Federmetano and moderated by Vincenzo Conte, editor of Metauto Magazine.
The central role of AutopromotecEDU is underlined by the location of the spaces dedicated to the programme’s activities: Link and Connect Room. In fact, at Autopromotec 2017 the two conference rooms are set up within the "Circuit of Ideas", a specific area located at the main entrance of the Bologna fairground (West - Costituzione), to underline the importance of this site as a meeting place for the creation of new professional relationships.
The complete and constantly updated calendar of all events scheduled for the AutopromotecEDU 2017 programme is available at the Autopromotec website in a dedicated section. By accessing the schedules of each conference, besides finding all the details on the remarks and their contents, it is possible to pre-register for the events requiring registration, including the inaugural conference and IAM17.
AutopromotecEDU: the programme in detail
Wednesday, 24 May, just after the opening of Autopromotec 2017, the Connect Room will host the inaugural conference entitled “Officina 4.0: Maintenance and repair services in the IoT business”. The event outlines the trends that are changing the automotive after-sales market and the opportunities to be seized in an increasingly connected world. The meeting, moderated by Gian Luca Pellegrini - Director of Quattroruote, will include remarks by prominent people in the automotive scene along with representatives from government bodies and trade associations. The conference concludes with an in-depth visit to "Officina 4.0: Proof of Concept", the virtual tour through tomorrow's workshop at Autopromotec in Hall 30, Booth D14.
In the afternoon, in the Link Room, there will be a meeting promoted by the Service Manager council and AsConAuto, entitled: “Quality in car servicing. Fleet growth and innovations in the after sales industry”, which will discuss Organised Distribution.
As has become customary, the first day of Autopromotec will end with GiPA's trophies of excellence. At 5 pm in the Connect Room, Marc Aguettaz, CEO of GiPA Italia, will present the 14th edition of the awards, recognising the professionals who have distinguished themselves in the Italian aftermarket business.
Thursday, 25 May in the Link Room, the ANFIA-Aftermarket conference will commence, putting the spotlight on the distribution of spare parts for the truck market.
At 10:00 am in the Connect Room, Autopromotec will open its doors to the IAM17 conference to analyse the opportunities and challenges offered to the aftermarket industry by "Mobile Solutions”. Included will be interesting tips on how future mobility will change aftermarket distribution, after first reviewing the current status of the Italian market.
In the Pegaso Room starting at 10:30 am, space will be set aside for young people, the force behind the future of auto repair, with the conference "New frontiers in the automotive service business: what lies ahead…for young people” organised by the GM-EDU Programme.
At 12 noon in the Link Room, AutopromotecEDU offers a "glimpse" of the bodywork market with a conference entitled "Body shops: rapidly changing challenges and opportunities", moderated by Tommaso Caravani, reporter from Notiziario Motoristico/Carrozzeria Autorizzata. Immediately afterwards (at 2:30 pm), AutopromotecEDU addresses the topic of after-sales service in terms of the characteristics and opportunities in a specific geographic area. The conference will focus on Latin America, with insights into the characteristics and operation of the after-sales business in this strategic market.
At 3:30 pm in the Connect Room, the spotlight will focus on the dangers, opportunities and proposals associated with repair and maintenance work, with insights from leading market experts, at a conference moderated by Tommaso Caravani, journalist from Notiziario Motoristico/Carrozzeria Autorizzata.
The day will conclude in the Link Room with the conference "Harmonisation: a competitive advantage" organised by the company trainer Franco Marzo, who will present three models of excellence that have created wealth.
Friday, 26 May, starting at 10 am, participants in the Connect Room will focus on "Natural gas and heavy transport: savings and logistics in alternative fuel strategies". Federmetano - the national federation of methane distributors and transporters - will discuss alternative fuels, from the distribution network to fuel policies and much more.
At 12:30 pm in the Link Room, the conference "Creating customer value in the workshop: some hands-on examples" aims to support repair mechanics with some practical examples and testimonies of industry specialists. Also in the Link Room, at 2:30 pm will be presented a Country Focus dedicated to Turkey, an overview of production, imports and exports, with insights on business opportunities for foreign companies.
At 3:30 pm in the Connect Room, tyres take centre stage for “Circular economy: the virtuous case of the tire sector”, a round table - moderated by Laura La Posta, journalist of Il Sole 24 Ore - involving manufacturers, trade associations and government bodies.
The day will conclude in the Link Room with "Focus officina (workshop): the importance of economic management and the internet". The conference is part of AutopromotecEDU and Quattroruote Professional’s training programme organised for businesses involved in repairs and the production and distribution of spare parts. The event presents examples of workshops that have successfully managed their finances and will award certificates of participation to all participants of the training days organised by "Focus Workshop".
Saturday, 27 May in the Connect Room, alternative fuel once again takes the stage with the conference "Aftermarket cng and lpg conversions: new regulations, technologies and tank inspections", once again presented by Federmetano and moderated by Vincenzo Conte, editor of Metauto Magazine.
