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BREAKING NEWS...

Scott Keogh to Deliver Keynote at 2013 Washington Auto Show

Scott Keogh
President of Audi of America

        

The Honorable Secretary Chu to Deliver Government Keynote at 2013 Washington Auto Show

Steven Chu
Energy Secretary

2013 Washington Auto Show
Industry/Media Day Onsite January 31, 2013

Press conferences will be held on exhibitor stands unless otherwise noted.
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VALID CREDENTIAL REQUIRED FOR SHOW FLOOR ACCESS

7:00 Credentialing Open

8:00 Newsmaker Breakfast sponsored by Washington Automotive Press Assn.(WAPA) and International Motor Press Association (IMPA)

8:45 Keynote Scott Keogh, president, AUDI of America

9:30 A Roadmap for 2013: Principles to Guide Policymakers Leaders of associations representing automakers, suppliers and dealers will summarize top policy priorities in the new Congress.

10:05 Green Car Technology Award Winner Announcement-Green Car Journal

10:30 U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force Seeks Innovations from Automotive Industry

11:00 Ford (Go to Level 2)

11:25 Jeep

11:45 GM (Lunch)

12:45 A published guide to Advance Technology (Go to Level 1)

1:00 Nissan

1:30 Government keynote by U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu

1:55 Metro Council of Governments: Electric Vehicles: Making Good Business Sense

2:15 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) – An Energy Star partnership

3:00 SAE Plenary Session, Room 145AB

5:00 Sneak Peak Reception and Preview of the entire 2013 Auto Show

7:00 Keith Crain/Automotive News Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Edsel Ford. Introduction by Roger Penske, 2012 Recipient

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Don’t miss this vital, policy-shaping event! The SAE Government/Industry Meeting organizes an ideal opportunity for you to connect with the leading technical authorities from government, industry, and academia to discuss the regulation, legislation, and technical issues impacting the future automotive industry, including energy conservation, the environment, and safety.

SAE Plenary Session
Safer & Cleaner Transportation in a Digital Age Room 145 AB
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Thursday, January 31, 2013
3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Notice:
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as Washington Auto Show has instituted a standard security policy for all show days at the center. Patrons will be subject to search and possible hand held metal detectors. All bags, briefcases, book bags or items similar in nature will be searched as patrons enter the arena.
The Washington Auto Show consults with local law enforcement agencies on a continual basis. Some of the security measures in place will be apparent to patrons and some will not.
All media will be required to produce a photo ID, and all bags and equipment will be subjected to inspection.
IMPORTANT
Qualified journalists (print, broadcast or website) can register for Media credentials using the link below. You will be required to show identification (valid government issued id) and business card as proof of identity. Media credentials are not transferrable. Management reserves the right to remove anyone who doesn’t comply with these rules.