CECE-CEMA Summit
Construction equipment industry leaders to meet members of the European Parliament
‘TOWARDS a competitive industrial production for Europe’ will be the title of the conference of the construction equipment and agricultural machinery industry in Brussels on 16 October 2013.
Every two years the CECE-CEMA Summit provides a platform for business leaders of the sector to meet and discuss industry matters with representatives of the European institutions. This year’s event will take place in the political heart of the EU, directly within the European Parliament.
Amalia Sartori, member of the European Parliament and chair of its Industry Committee, and Massimo Baldinato, member of the cabinet of the EU Commission’s vice-president, Antonio Tajani, will open the event.
On behalf of industry, Olof Persson (pictured), president and chief executive officer of Volvo Group, and Andreas Klauser, chief operating officer of Fiat Industrial and president of Case IH and Steyr, will outline the perspectives of the industry sectors and their requests to politics.
A panel discussion with politicians, legislators and industry leaders will look at the possibilities for a better set of ‘smart’ sector-specific regulations on how to make relevant product legislation more realistic, coherent, internationally aligned and, most of all, stimulating for innovations and competition, instead of costly and burdensome.
A second round involving Cem Peksaglam, chief executive officer of Wacker Neuson, will focus on the conditions for maintaining competitive production of construction equipment in Europe.
At the end of the event the presidents of CECE and CEMA will sign a manifesto with a 10-point action plan to for strong industrial production in Europe.
Following the high-level political event on 16 October, the next morning will be dedicated to the annual CECE information sessions: The CECE Economic Forum will put a spotlight on the African market and the opportunities it offers for the construction equipment industry. Participants will also be offered a comprehensive overview of the European and global economy and construction markets by specialists in economics and finance.
The joint CECE-CEMA Technical Forum will highlight aspects relevant for upcoming exhaust emission legislation stages, such as new requirements for air quality, engine technology, retrofitting old equipment with filters, the in-service conformity of engines and alternative fuels.
The conference is open to company representatives from the European construction equipment and agricultural machinery industry and invited guests. Due to the security requirements of the European Parliament, all attendees must register online at least 14 days prior to the event. The participation fee is €295 (excluding VAT).
For further information or to register, visit: www.cece-cema-summit.eu
