Gearing up for the future will be the theme for this year’s annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation 2014 Conference which takes place at the ICC Birmingham on December 4th.

The conference titled, ‘Change, challenge opportunity – gearing up for the future’ sponsored by Autoparts UK, will address the major industry issues, highlight the key changes from both a technical and a market perspective and consider what opportunities there are for the future.

Speakers confirmed for the event are: IAAF President Graham Knight, Brunswick Garage Managing Director Andy Savva, Technology and Market Development Director at Digital Radio UK, Laurence Harrison, Trend Tracker director Chris Oakham, FIGIEFA Technical Advisor Neil Pattemore and, FIGIEFA Secretary General Sylvia Gotzen.

Subjects to be discussed include

• Internet trading
• Latest EU legislation and its impacts
• New threats brought about by the increasingly sophisticated technology used in today’s cars and trucks.
• How franchised dealers are fighting back.

In the evening of December 4th, the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner will take place at the same venue.

For more information and registration details visit www.iaaf.co.uk