Philippine Automotive Technology Conference/workshop

The Philippine Automotive Technology Conference/Workshop will take place Monday-Friday, April 10-14, at the Dusit Hotel Nikko in Makati City, Manila, Philippines.

The event will serve as a forum for industry experts, engineers, researchers, and academics from the Philippines and the United States to address automotive, components, and transportation technologies and strategies as they pertain to the Philippines.

The event will be divided into two parts: a conference from April 10-12, and a workshop on April 13-14. At the conference, experts will make presentations on the following topics, which were set forth by representatives from the Philippines and agreed to by U.S. organizers:

National Automotive Strategies and Policies

Local Parts Suppliers

Local Assemblers

Technology Transfer and Capability

Automotive Components Strategy and Development

Total System Supplier Concepts

Technology Support to OEMs

Export Market Development

Regulations, Standards Harmonization, and Safety

Standards Setting and Conformance

Safety Standards

Fuels and Energy

Fuel Quality

Alternative Fuels

Environment and Mobility

Emissions

Motor Vehicle Inspection System

Human Resource Development and Training

Vehicle Design and Engineering Curriculum

Skills Training and Apprenticeship Programs

Human Resource Management