PRESS ACTIVITIES - 2003 New York International Automobile Show
New York, NY (March 2003): In addition to more than 50 new vehicle announcements scheduled during Press Preview, the 2003 New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) will host a wide range of seminars, symposiums, award programs, competitions and conferences.
Here's a run-down of the main press events expected during this year's Show:
April 15 Television Bureau of Advertising Conference 7:45am - 4:30pm Media registration required, Level One, please contact gary@tvb.org Special Events Hall April 15 NYIAS Annual Wall Street Dinner 6:00pm - 9:00pm Co-hosted by Morgan Stanley The Westin Hotel Media registration limited, please contact nick@samscrispe.com April 16 NYIAS/International Motor Press *8:00am - 10:20am Association Breakfast Special Events Hall Keynote Speaker: Nick Scheele - President & Chief Operating Officer Ford Motor Company *Registration begins at 6:30am April 16 Auto Manufacturer's Press Conferences 10:30am - 4:30pm Credentials Required All Levels April 17 Auto Manufacturer's Press Conferences (continued) 8:00am - 3:00pm Credentials Required All Levels April 17 Pontiac "DRIVE AWAY" 2:30pm Inner Roadway April 17 Gala Preview to benefit the East Side 6:00pm - 10:00pm House Settlement North Concourse Entrance into this event is by ticket only. For ticket information, please contact Eula Johnson at (718) 292-7392. April 18 Show Preview for Dealers 9:00am - 11:00am Credentials required South Concourse April 18 Public Sneak Preview Day 11:00am - 8:00pm Ticket purchase required April 19 NYIAS Opening Day 9:00am - 11:00am NHRA racing sensation Bobby Martin performing Inner Roadway with his 3,000 horsepower funny car live in front of the Javits Center. Bobby will do one of his famous "burn-outs" ... lots of noise, lots of fun. Don't miss it! April 22 National Automotive Technology Competition, Day 1 All Day All Education Day events are by invitation only. Level One, 1E Hall Media registration limited, please contact nick@samscrispe.com April 22 Automotive Career Fair 9:00am - 2:00pm First of two days. Exhibitors from post-secondary Level One, 1E Hall schools, auto manufacturers, suppliers, and government agencies will display products and hold seminars where students can learn about specific positions, salaries and the educational paths needed for a successful career in the automotive industry. Auto Show tickets will be sold to students participating in the Career Fair for $5. For more information, contact Carole Rogner at (718) 746-5900 April 23 National Automotive Technology Competition, Day 2 All Day Final Day Media registration limited, Level One, 1E Hall contact nick@samscrispe.com April 23 Automotive Career Fair, Day 2 9:00am - 2:00pm Final Day (event description on previous page) Level One, 1E Hall April 24 Women's Automotive Association International 8:30am - 2:00pm Annual Spring Meeting & Breakfast and Level One, 1D03-1D04 private show viewing April 24 Automotive Consumer Action Program (AUTOCAP) 10:00am - 12:00pm Spring Conference Level One, 1D05-1D06 By invitation only. April 25 World Traffic Safety Symposium 9:30am - 1:00 pm The Symposium is dedicated to bringing auto Level One, 1E Hall 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, please contact nick@samscrispe.com. * All events take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Important Show Information Special Public Sneak Preview: Friday, April 18 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Public Show Dates: Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27 Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Public Show Hours: Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Ticket Prices and Information: $10 adults, $4 children under 12 $1 off general admission tickets for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at the door, or online: www.autoshowNY.com.