DETROIT, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive industry insiders will
converge at Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2008 North American
International Auto Show on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from noon to 9 p.m. and
Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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NAIAS 2008 Industry Preview, co-sponsored by the Detroit Auto Dealers
Association, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Business Week,
offers a unique opportunity for automotive companies to invite their key
contacts, suppliers and employees to preview the show. Industry Preview
attracts thousands of industry professionals each year to the NAIAS for
important meetings and networking events at the show and throughout metro
Detroit.
"Each year we look forward to hosting this exclusive opportunity for
industry professionals to get a preview of the many fantastic attractions
at the NAIAS," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008.
"Industry Preview provides a unique occasion for industry insiders to
network, attend informative special events on design and automotive trends,
and get a sneak peek of the show before it opens to the public."
Featured events during the NAIAS 2008 Industry Preview include:
-- 15th Annual AutoWeek Design Forum - Exploring the theme "Designed for
Fun" the daylong forum celebrates design as the ultimate
differentiating factor between products. Attracting more than 700
attendees, the forum also will feature the 2008 Editor's Choice Awards
and attendees will tour the show floor. The forum will be held in Cobo
Center's Riverview Ballroom on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Jesse James of the Discovery Channel's Monster Garage and owner of West
Coast Choppers will be the keynote speaker.
-- Inforum's Annual Auto Show Breakfast - Themed "Beyond Green: Unraveling
Sustainability Mystique," the annual breakfast will focus on the
various environmentally friendly auto choices that are beginning to
emerge in the market. The breakfast will take place on Thursday, Jan.
17 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Tickets for Industry Preview are $75 each and can be purchased at
naias.com or by calling 248-283-5169.
NAIAS 2008 Official Dates
Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 through Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Industry Preview will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 and Thursday, Jan. 17.
The annual black-tie Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 18.
Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 27.
The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 20th year as an international event, the North American
International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the
world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is
the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished
sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs
d'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associations
and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed
at naias.com. Don't Miss It for the World!
SOURCE North American International Auto Show
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