Where the World Meets

Considered one of the most important automotive events in the world, the New York International Automobile Show provides a unique backdrop for a wide range of seminars, symposiums, award programs, competitions and conferences for the industry and press. In addition to the Show's packed two-day press conference schedule, industry events such as the Morgan Stanley/NYIAS Wall Street Program, the Television Bureau of Advertising's Annual Marketing Conference, the World Traffic Safety Symposium and the National Automotive Technology Competition, which continue to grow each year, are at the heart of the Show's week-long industry activities. As always, the Show is proud to welcome J.D. Power and Associates International Automotive Roundtable and the World Car of the Year awards program to New York.

Following are some of the trade events that are scheduled for 2008.

Please check the Calendar of Events for dates and times.

NYIAS/International Motor Press Association Breakfast

Keynote Speaker: Robert L. Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler
Credentials required
*Media registration begins at 6:30am

Auto Manufacturers' Press Conferences

Credentials Required

NYIAS Annual Wall Street Dinner

Co-hosted by Morgan Stanley, Wall Street Journal, and J.D. Power and Associates
Media registration limited. Please contact nick@samscrispe.com

Charity Gala to benefit East Side House Settlement

Event is by ticket only. For ticket information, please contact (718) 292-7392.

Auto Manufacturers' Press Conferences

Credentials Required

World Car of the Year Awards Program

World Car of the Year is initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world. It is administered by a non-profit corporation, under the guidance of a Steering Committee of distinguished automotive journalists from Asia, Europe, and North America. www.wcoty.com

NADA Industry Relations Event & Conference

By invitation only

J.D. Power and Associates International Automotive Roundtable

Since 1986, the International Automotive Roundtable has become the premiere forum for industry leaders and executives to share and discuss the developments and market forces that affect the automotive industry. Registration required. Contact internationalautomotiveroundtable@jdpa.com

GNYADA Red Carpet Dealer Preview & Reception

Invitation required

2008 New York International Auto Show Opening Day Ceremonies

National Automotive Technology Competition (Two Day Event)

Media registration limited, contact nick@samscrispe.com

Automotive Career Fair (Two Day Event)

No charge for Career Fair admission. Auto Show tickets will be sold to students participating in the Career Fair for $9.

Television Bureau of Advertising Annual Marketing Conference

Media registration required, please contact www.TVB.org

World Traffic Safety Symposium

The Symposium is dedicated to bringing auto manufacturers, public and private organizations, and the media together to share information and discuss innovative ways to make vehicles and highways safer. Media registration limited, contact nick@samscrispe.com

Important Show Dates

Press Preview: Wednesday, March 19th and Thursday, March 20th
Red Carpet Dealer Preview: Thursday, March 20th from 4-10pm
Public Sneak Preview: Friday, March 21st
Opening Day: Saturday, March 22nd
Public Days: Friday, March 21st to Sunday, March 30th