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SAA Announces Automotive Outlook Conference Agenda

27 November 2000

SAA Announces Automotive Outlook Conference Agenda

    DETROIT, Nov. 27 The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA)
will present its annual Automotive Outlook conference Monday,
January 8, 2001 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS).  The conference, with its theme "New Economy, New Politics, New
Products," will feature leading automotive media figures, consultants,
analysts and researchers each offering his or her perspective on the state of
the industry and its prospects.
    This year's keynote speaker will be Norman Ornstein, Resident Scholar at
the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.  His timely
topic: "New Economy, New Political Landscape, Collision Course or Peace?"
Other highlights of the conference will include panel discussions on "Flexible
Capacity and Its Impact on the Bottom Line," "2001 NAIAS Preview: What's Hot,
What's Not?," "Election Aftermath: What's Next?," and a perennial favorite,
"The Leading Economists' Annual Report"
    Program co-chairs for the 2001 Conference are Diane Swonk, chief economist
and senior vice president for Bank One, and John McElroy, editorial director
for Blue Sky Productions. Commenting on the agenda, they observed, "After
several years of record performance, the automotive industry faces uncharted
waters.  The forces of new technology, a new political climate and industry
consolidation threaten the lifeline of our current business cycle.  We planned
this Outlook Conference with a goal of providing navigational assistance to
automotive professionals facing these major uncertainties."
    Conference attendees will hear candid opinions and analyses from some of
the industry's most respected authorities.  They also will have the
opportunity to interact with colleagues to share experiences, ideas and
solutions.  After the conference, each registrant can enjoy a sneak preview of
the latest products at the NAIAS with an exclusive SAA analyst's pass, valid
during Press Days, January 8-10.