SMMT Announce US Automotive Trade Mission

SMMT Announce US Automotive Trade Mission

SMMT is organising a trade mission to the southeastern US states of Georgia and South Carolina that will include meetings and events, including the Southern Automotive Conference, to help delegates understand the market and meet key stakeholders and local contacts throughout the region.

 Why join this trade mission?

• Gain first-hand insight into opportunities in the US Southeast automotive market

• Meet OEMs and suppliers through pre-arranged B2B meetings and networking events

• Visit manufacturing sites and hear directly from local stakeholders including Department for Business and Trade, South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association

• Raise your company profile through SMMT promotion and introductions

• Access the market cost-effectively as part of an organised UK delegation

 

The programme includes:

            Four-day visit arranged by SMMT

            Attend the Southern Automotive Conference

            B2B meetings and networking receptions

            Site visits

            Networking opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and support organisations

            Briefings from local stakeholders on the automotive landscape in Georgia and South Carolina

 

Activity in South Carolina is being organised by the South Carolina Department of Commerce and will include B2B meetings, briefing from local stakeholders, networking reception / dinner and site visits.

 

Cost:

• £695 + VAT: SMMT member rate (1 attendee per company. Additional attendees can attend for £395 + VAT per attendee)

• £895 + VAT: Non-SMMT member rate (1 attendee per company. Additional attendees can attend for £595 + VAT per attendee)

 

Previous delegates described last year’s mission as “very useful for gathering insights into the US market” and “highly recommended” it for networking and market access.

 

Please click here to see all the details, including the link to register, on SMMT’s website.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like any further information.