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With plenty of networking opportunities, best-in-class speakers, an all-new Workforce Development Zone, the Innovation Zone, and expanded International Pavilions, this year’s

event will be the must-attend automotive conference of the year.

Right now, the only thing missing is YOU!

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G A M AP R E S E N T E D B Y

The Southern Automotive Conference brings together more than 1,800 influential industry leaders from across the United States and internationally. So we’ve created an unforgettable lineup of speakers, networking events, food, drink, and music for an ultimate experience in Atlanta this fall.

THE south’s LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING EVENT OF its kind

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EXPECTING 1 ,800 ATTENDEES • 300 EXHIBITORS

INNOVATION ZONE • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ZONE

multiple international pavilions

POSTAGE

A G E N D A Wednesday, Oct. 38:00 Exhibitor Check-In & Set-Up1:00 Early Registration5:00 Wednesday Welcome Event5:00 VIP Reception – Invitation Only

Thursday, Oct. 47:00 Networking Breakfast8:00 Opening Session8:30 Keynote Speaker: Gary Silberg9:00 Keynote Speaker: Linda Hasenfratz9:30 Flash Presentations10:00 Exhibitor/Coffee/Networking Break10:30 Breakout Sessions (3)11:30 Exhibit Hall Break12:00 Stars Of Southern Manufacturing Awards Luncheon1:00 2018 OEM Panel2:00 Keynote Speaker: Raj Batra2:30 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hagen Radowski3:00 Exhibitor/Coffee/Networking Break3:00 Breakout Sessions (3)5:00 Gala at The Coca-Cola Roxy

Friday, Oct. 57:00 Ready, Set, Connect! Breakfast8:15 Keynote: Governor Nathan Deal8:45 Keynote: Jonathan Smoke9:15 Mobility Panel 10:15 J.D. Power Quality Overview: Timothy Szymcek10:30 Innovation Test Track11:30 Silent Auction Winners, Prize Drawings, and Announcements12:00 Conference Adjourns + Grab-And-Go Box Lunches

Governor Nathan Deal State of Georgia

Raj BatraDigital Factory Division,

Siemens

Mark Brazeal Mazda Toyota Joint

Venture

Stuart CountessKia Motors

Manufacturing Georgia

Linda Hasenfratz Linamar

S O M E O F O U R F E A T U R E D S P E A K E R S

p a r t i c i p a t i n g o e m s

Welcome to our trade partners from across the globe, including:

I N T E R N A T I O N A L P A V I L I O N S

The Innovation Zone is back, sponsored by Siemens. Expect to see tech leaders and disruptive innovations that are changing our industry.

Plus, the all-new Workforce Development Zone. We’ve gathered the South’s best solutions for training and preparing manufacturing’s future workforce.

G E T I N T H E Z O N E S !

Wed., Oct. 3, COBB GALLERIA CONCOURSE 5-7pm. ALL ATTENDEES: Come connect with colleagues and prospects at the Wednesday Welcome and Dine-

Around. Find out fun things to do in Atlanta and great restaurants for dinner. The experts at Cobb Travel & Tourism will be on hand to advise you.

V I P R E C E P T I O N & P R E V I E W PA R T Y

Wed., Oct. 3, COBB GALLERIA EXHIBIT HALLS, 5-7pm. INVITATION ONLY

Exhibitors and Sponsors are invited to Network and Preview the SAC Tradeshow, along with PURCHASING REPRESENTATIVES FROM OEMS AND TIER 1

SUPPLIERS. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and beer/wine with a live band.

G A L A AT T H E R O X Y

Thurs., Oct. 4, THE ROXY THEATre AT THE BATTERY, 5-8pm. ALL ATTENDEES:

Join us at The Roxy Theatre in Atlanta’s newest entertainment district, The Battery, for a night of networking, music, and fun surprises. A flavorful mix of heavy hors

d’oeuvres and beer/wine will be served.

Fri., Oct. 5, COBB GALLERIA EXHIBIT HALL, 7-8am. all Attendees:

Ready, Set, Connect! affords our exhibitors networking opportunities with conference attendees of their choice. If you’re READY for new business, SET appointments, and

CONNECT over breakfast Friday morning.

r e a d y. s e t. c o n n e c t !

N e t w o r k a n d C O N N E C T

There are numerous opportunities to network with business prospects and friends while at SAC 2018.

Dr. Hagen Radowski

MHP a Porsche Company

Gary Silberg KPMG

Jonathan Smoke Cox Automotive

john WaraniakVehicle Technology,

Tim Yerdon Plymouth Technology

Advisors, LLC

W E D N E S D AY W E L C O M E & D I N E A R O U N D

Cross the Sky Bridge to enjoy Atlanta’s newest night life

hotspot: The Battery!