The Global Oil Paradox:
Transforming the Automotive Industry

Tuesday 21st October 2008
One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London

09:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
10:15 Chair's Welcome and Introduction
10:30 Panel Session One: Comprehending Market Shifts and Oil Interdependency
Malcom Watson, UK Petroleum Industry Association Ltd (UKPIA)
Dr Bassam Fattouh, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
  • Issues facing Oil Dependency on a Global Scale
    • Macro – view of the Role of Oil Within the Marketplace
    • Economic Analysis – Current Economies, Growth and Potential Projections
    • Oil Production Peak and Reserves
    • OPEC’s Influence and the Global Shift of Demand and Usage
    • Political Influence – Policy Framework and National Security
  • Impacts Upon the Automotive Industry
    • Learning From the Past – Lessons for the Future
    • A Domino Effect – The Auto Industry’s Potential Impacts upon Other Industries
    • Facing the Challenge of Existing Oil Infrastructure
    • Labour Employment and Inflationary Fears
    • Approaching the Industry Shift Towards Renewable Energy Sources
11:30 Morning Refreshments
11:40 Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel One
12:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 Panel Session Two: Transforming the Current State of the Automotive Industry
Anil Valsan, Frost & Sullivan
Adam Chase, E4tech
  • Facing the Industry Challenges through Advancement and Analysis
    • Shielding Rising Raw Material Costs – Steel, Aluminium, Copper and Plastics
    • Influences Behind the Drastic Shift of Consumer Confidence and Preference
    • Coping with Eroding Profit Margins
    • Poised for Scalability - Increasing Production Flexibility and Efficient Design
    • Federal Assistance in Ending an Era of Oil Dependence for the Transport Industry
  • Outlook for the Future of Global Automotive Production
    • Growth of Promising Alternatives – Smarter Investing in Automotive Research Initiatives
    • Emerging Markets as a Launching Ground for Future Modes of Oil-Free Transport
    • Role of Oil Producers and Fuel Companies in the Future of Transport
    • Weakness and Recovery of American and European Economies
    • Industry Mergers and Capital Investment
14:30 Afternoon Refreshments
14:40 Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel Two
15:30 Chair's Summary and Closing Comments
15:35 Networking Drinks Reception

** Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice **