2020
Time | Minutes | Morning Plenary |
|---|---|---|
08h05 | 30 | naamsa Welcome Importance of the Export Market |
08h35 | 45 | Navigating the Turbulence: How Government will stabilise, stimulate and protect the South African automotive sector |
09h25 | 60 | PANEL DISCUSSION: The role of African Association of Automobile Manufacturers in the expansion of the auto industry across the African continent and the impact of the African Free Trade agreement in this regard |
10H25 | 15 | RECESS |
10h40 | 30 | THE NEW NORMAL: The economic outlook for the Automotive industry as demand collapses and exports wain. Predictions and forecasts. |
11h10 | 5 | Q&A |
11h15 | 60 | PANEL DISCUSSION: The Impact of COVID-19 on Future Mobility Solutions. Confronted by a twin crisis of COVID-19 and the resulting economic fallout, how will the automotive industry respond and will the drive toward Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared Mobility be disrupted? |
12H15 | 15 | Q&A | RECESS |
12h30 | 50 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Mobility Transformation. How shifts in consumer expectation and mobility needs transform, what is the future of automotive retailing and the role of dealerships? |
13H20 | 10 | Q&A |
13h30 | 15 | Industry Roadmap and introduction to side workshops |
Time | Minutes | Stream 1: Supply, Value Chain and Logistics | Stream 2: Manufacturing, Component and Repair | Stream 3: Future of Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14h00 | 45 | Topic 1: Gaging supply chain risk in volatile times and how Digitalization can drive transformation initiatives. Ensuring enhanced supply chain efficiencies. | Topic 1: Digitalization and information technology advancements have led to a drive towards automation of production and a push towards Industry 4.0. Is the SA economy ready for smart Reindustrialization? | Topic 1: Is South Africa ready for Future Mobility? |
15h00 | 45 | Topic 2: Logistics: In a world of digitalisation and decarbonization – logistics and mobility are intertwined. How to overcome the traditional barriers to ensure that logistics, mobility (i.e. personal and public transport), infrastructure and freight handling work together to ensure a “intelligent” future orientated solution. | Topic 2: Additive Technologies: How additive technologies are transforming Component manufacturing and will lead to the development of specialized micro-factories for the production of custom parts, while the automotive industry will move away from general mass production and towards mass customization. | Topic 2 Urban Mobility: Sustainable personal and future public transport solutions designed around climate friendly, healthy, economical and affordability solutions and the role of EV on Urban Mobility Solutions. |
16h00 | 45 | Topic 3 The Future of Insurance: Next generation claims processes and seamless supply chain integration | Topic 3: The Future of Autobody Repair | Topic 3: Micro Mobility: Passing trend or essential Mobility solution? |