SMMT hosted its second 2009 open forum on 2 June at Forbes House in London. Chief executive Paul Everitt opened the session with an overview of the New Automotive Innovation and Growth Team (NAIGT) report.

The presentation led to a panel discussion and an in-depth look into what the NAIGT’s recommendations mean for the industry’s future.

Ian Henry, director of AutoAnalysis, presented car manufacturers’ general outlook on the current economic climate.

A second panel discussion focussed on the expectations of component suppliers going forward.

To conclude the conference, attendees were invited to a question and answer session on the Automotive Assistance Programme, attended by a representative from the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).

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