The 3rd Indonesia International Automotive Conference (3rd IIAC):
SAVE THE FUTURE, GO GREEN
Jakarta, 12 July 2008
Keeping up a balance and compatibility between economic growth and environment preservation presents a great challenge to developing countries. Yoshiyasu Nao, President and Vice Chairman of Japan Automobile Manufacturer Association (JAMA) pointed out the above issue in front of the participants of the 3rd Indonesia International Automotive Conference (IIAC) today (12/7) at Grand Melia Hotel, Jakarta.
Carrying 'Save the Future, Go Green' as theme theme, the 3rd Indonesia International Automotive Conference (The 3rd IIAC) organized by Gaikindo is an integral part of the 16th Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2008.
Economic growth in a developing countries such as Indonesia is typically accompanied by expanded motorization and the increased of vehicle on the road, which causes increased energy consumption and, as a result, increases CO2 emissions that contributes to global warming. In other words, economic growth - that gives positive signs of development also presents significant potential environment problems. Yoshiyasu, therefore, pointed out that basic issues to be addressed in road transport sector should provides solution to answer 3 major challenges: improving air quality (through a significant reduction of tailpipe-emitted pollutants), countering global warming (through a significant reduction of CO2 emissions), and conserving energy (through new energy policies for the oil-dependent transport sector such as the development and supply of alternative fuels).
In line with Yoshiyasu Nao, Edi Putra Irawadi, the Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade Affairs who representing Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, highlighted government policies, including Presidential Instruction no 5 / 2008 on the Focus of Economic Program for the year 2008-2009 which covers 7 issues, one of which on improvement of investment climate and energy sustainability.
As the Country Coordinator for the automotive sector in ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Indonesia is challenged to generate provision of policy and development strategies to create domestic automotive industry with regional competitiveness. Government appreciates Gaikindo for its effort in synergizing domestic automotive industry.
Bambang Trisulo, Chairman of GAIKINDO in his welcome and opening remark hopes the conference will propose valuable insights on economic, industry and investment sector which, in time, can generate future policies and guidelines to adress the current global issues, especially environment protection and energy crisis.
Speaking in this conference were also Budi Darmadi, Director General for Transportation Equipment and ICT Industries, Martin Djamin, Expert Staff of Minister of Research and Technology on Alternative and Renewal Energy , and Ahmad Kurniadi represents M Luthfi, Chairman of Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BPKM).
WELCOME!
Join us and be part of a thrilling experience that goes beyond borders, The 16th Indonesia International Motor Show 2008. This year exhibition will be bigger than ever, bringing all together indoor and outdoor activities to ensure that you'll discover the excitement of Indonesian automotive industry within the 10 days exhibition. 
General Information
1. Venue
Jakarta Convention Center
(Hall A, Pre-Function Hall A, Hall B, Pre-Function Hall B, Connecting between Hall A & B, Main Lobby, Assembly Hall, Plenary Hall, Cendrawasih Hall and Temporary Hall)
2. Event's Date
July 11th - 20th, 2008
3. Opening Hours
Date Open Close
11 July 2008 Press & VIP Day
(Invitation & Registered Press only) Press & VIP Day
12 July 2008-20 july 2008 10.00 22.00
*Any change of place and/or time of exhibition shall be informed at the latest 30 (thirty) days before the date of exhibition.
4. Host
GAIKINDO
(Gabungan Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries)
5. Organizer
PT. Dyandra Promosindo
6. Ticket*
The exhibition is open for public with an Admission fee for one person per visit
Day Price
Monday to Thursday Rp. 30.000
(thirty thousands rupiah)
Friday to Sunday Rp. 35.000
(thirty five thousands rupiah)
* All purchased tickets are eligible for a lucky draw at the end of the exhibition to win some prizes and a car as the grand prize.
Free Admission for : < 2 years and > 65 years old
