SAVE THE DATE: 1-2 DECEMBER 2010

First CLEPA Automotive Aftermarket Conference

The conference focused on:

- - the future automotive technologies and the effects of the crisis for the aftermarket; 

- - the future oriented aftermarket business strategies, with perspectives from an independent warehouse distributor, a part supplier and a vehicle manufacturer; 

- - the challenges for the future aftermarket due to new technologies with electronics (computer on wheels) and the right parts for the aging car park (e.g. remanufacturing)

After each of these sequences, the Heads of Unit of Antitrust and Automotive from the European Commission spoke about the European Commission’s role as a regulator and what impact this has on the European aftermarket.

The actual Conference on 19 November 2009, was preceded by a Networking Event in "Belgian Style", the evening of 18 November 2009, which offered an ideal opportunity for informal discussions.

The evening event began with a key note speech by Vice-President Günter Verheugen on the role of the European Commission in creating technical regulations that can and should affect the aftermarket and the view on the European automotive policy in general.

SAVE THE DATE: 1-2 December 2010

Following the great success of this conference, CLEPA has decided to organise a second Aftermarket Conference to be held in Brussels on 1-2 December 2010.

Details will follow in due time.

Download the Conference programme (22.09.2009)

For further information also regarding conference documents, contact Mr. Rutger Devoldere, Tel. +32 2 740 28 43.

Download the press release of the First CLEPA Aftermarket Conference (19.11.2009)

Find below a selection of pictures from the Aftermarket conference. To obtain a copy of a photo, please contact the Aftermarket Department.