WHAT: Bosch associates will participate in four panels during the 2005
SAE World Congress. Topics that will be addressed include optimizing the
supplier role in vehicle launches, near-term to next generation automotive
technology, and implications for conducting business in China.
PANEL DETAILS:
Monday, April 11
Panel One
Topic: The Perfect Launch (Original Equipment Suppliers Association panel)
Who: Kevin O'Keefe, director, Chassis Division, Robert Bosch Corporation
Bosch Topic: Importance of communicating with customers throughout the
development and launch of products
When: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (registration); 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (program)
Where: Room W2-62
Panelists will address ways supplier companies can improve internal launch
processes, and encourage best practices through the supply chain.
Panel Two
Topic: The Next Generation of Automotive Safety Systems
Who: Bob Rivard, vice president, Advanced Technology and Product
Marketing, Robert Bosch Corporation
Bosch Topic: Future role of active safety systems
When: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Where: AVL Technology Theatre
Panelists will address the future of active and passive safety systems.
Tuesday, April 12
Topic: Hybrids vs. Diesel vs. Modified Gasoline, the Near Term - Is It
Time for a Reality Check?
Who: John Moulton, president, Powertrain Division, Robert Bosch
Corporation
Bosch Topic: Challenges and trends of diesel and modified gasoline
When: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Where: AVL Technology Theatre
Panelists will address where alternative powertrains are headed, and
expectations in the market.
Wednesday, April 13
Topic: Engineering Design and Product Development Capabilities in China:
Implications for the Global Automotive Industry
Who: Peter Kilgenstein, executive vice president, Original Equipment
Sales, Bosch (China) Investment LTD., Shanghai
Bosch Topic: Special needs and requirements for working in China
When: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: FEV Innovation Forum
Panelists will address issues such as near- and long-term implications for
doing business in China, and factors influencing decisions by OEMs and
suppliers to locate facilities in this high growth area.
WHERE: 2005 SAE World Congress
Cobo Center
Detroit, MI
CONTACT: For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact Eric
Kosmider of Robert Bosch Corporation, +1-248-848-2474 or
eric.kosmider@us.bosch.com ; or Carrie Cioffi of Eisbrenner Public Relations,
+1-248-641-1446 or ccioffi@eisbrenner.com , for Bosch.
SOURCE Bosch
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