Messe Frankfurt Joins Forces with The C3 Group to Develop the Silicon Valley based Connected Mobility Conference

Atlanta, USA, June 30, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Messe Frankfurt Joins Forces with The C3 Group to Develop the Silicon Valley based Connected Mobility Conference

Three Day Event sponsered by the Governor of California includes presentations from leading Automotive and Technology Executives

"With the global Connected Car market expected to reach $141B in revenue by 2020, this is great opportunity to partner with Messe Frankfurt to bring our leadership experience in connected transportation to markets around the world", said Christopher Barker, Lead Connected Car/Transportation Technology Consultant of the C3 Group. "We look forward to working with Messe Frankfurt and the global transportation and technology community to shape and influence this next generation of personal mobility and transportation options."

Christopher Barker, Lead Connected Car/Transportation Technology Consultant of the C3 Group

Event to Include Connected and Autonomous Car Track Demonstrations at Laguna Seca Raceway

Messe Frankfurt, producer of Automechanika, the world's leading trade fair brand for the automotive service industry is pleased to announce it is joining forces with The C3 Group to launch the first Connected Mobility - The Future of Transportation Conference. The conference will take place October 26 - 29, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California. On Oct. 29, The C3 Group will host a track day for connected and autonomous vehicle demonstrations at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California.

The C3 Group drives the conversation on the connected car and future mobility through carefully curated content and events, and by consulting with key OEM and Industry thought leaders to help navigate the increasingly complex intersection of transportation and technology. The C3 Group also provides timely news and analysis through the C3 Report, far-reaching business and technology reporting and through the Connected Car Council.

“As a thought leader in the connected car and mobility market, we are excited to join forces with Messe Frankfurt to deliver a world-class event on the future of transportation," commented Doug Newcomb, President and founder of the C3 Group and noted automotive technology journalist. "As a follow-up to the C3 Group's Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel event in 2014, this partnership gives us another opportunity to bring thought leaders from automotive, technology, research, policy and media to discuss and demonstrate how technology is transforming transportation,” said Doug Newcomb.

Connected Mobility will comprise of a two day conference featuring six keynote presentations and 13 panels, a pre-show opening reception at the Levis San Francisco 49ers stadium and a closing connected and autonomous car vehicle ride-and-drive track day at Monterey’s Mazda Laguna Seca Racetrack.  Supported by the Governor of California and his Office of Business and Economic Development, this inaugural event will include top leaders in each of these critical sectors; eMobility, iMobility and sustainability discussing current and future strategies, new developments, and government policies affecting the entire segment.

"The collaboration between our organization and the C3 Group is an exciting one.  Our combined experience ensures the success of our event, Connected Mobility and its ability to provide a platform in which industry leaders are able to move the automotive industry forward through discussion, forecasting  and the analysis of trends,” said Dennis Smith, President, Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

With its focus turned to the continual progression of technology into the automotive industry, the Automechanika Brand remains a launching pad into emerging markets and is only strengthened by the support of the C3 Group. Frankfurt-based, Automechanika Vice President and Brand Manager, Michael Johannes also sees long term winnings in joining forces: “The C3 Group shows remarkable experience in bringing together pioneers who are shaping the future of transportation through technology. Their network is a perfect complement for our international portfolio of conferences and exhibitions in the growing business field of Mobility & Infrastructure.”

“With the global Connected Car market expected to reach $141B in revenue by 2020, this is great opportunity to partner with Messe Frankfurt to bring our leadership experience in connected transportation to markets around the world”, said Christopher Barker, Lead Connected Car/Transportation Technology Consultant of the C3 Group. “We look forward to working with Messe Frankfurt and the global transportation and technology community to shape and influence this next generation of personal mobility and transportation options.”

For program sponsorship opportunities, contact

Angie Swenson, Sales, Messe Frankfurt North America, 678.732.2405, [email protected];

For speaking opportunities, contact

Bridget Ferris, Show Director, Messe Frankfurt North America, 678.732.2426, [email protected];

For Laguna Seca Raceway track day sponsorships and vehicle demonstrations contact:

Christopher Barker, C3 Group, 480.737.2907, [email protected]

Sharon Kelly, C3 Group, 415.613.5650

[email protected]

To learn more about Connected Mobility or register for the event, visit

www.ConnectedMobilityUSA.com

 

Background Information on The C3 Group

The C3 Group advocates for the role of technology in advancing the modernization of transportation. The C3 Group brings a combination of editorial content, leading event programing and focused consulting services to the companies and organizations involved in the global technology and transportation markets.  For more information on the C3 Group please visit www.cthreegroup.com

Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading trade fair organizers, generating around € 550* million in sales and employing more than 2,200* people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 160 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 30 locations around the globe.

In 2014, Messe Frankfurt organized 120* trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Comprising an area of 578,000 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

* preliminary figures (2014)

The North American headquarters in Atlanta is currently producing ten trade shows in the USA, Canada and Mexico across various industries. For more information about Messe Frankfurt, please visit our web site at www.MesseFrankfurt.us

Automechanika Events Around the Globe

Mexico City, July 15 – 17, 2015

Moscow, August 24 – 27, 2015

Shanghai, December 2 – 5, 2015

Jeddah, January 26 – 28, 2016

St. Petersburg, March 15 – 17, 2016

Istanbul, April 7 – 10, 2016

Dubai, May 8 – 10, 2016

Birmingham (UK), June 7 – 9, 2016

Frankfurt am Main, September 13 – 17, 2016

Buenos Aires, November 9 – 12, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, March 21 – 23, 2016

New Delhi, March 21 – 23, 2017

Madrid, March 29 – April 1, 2017

Chicago, May 2017

Johannesburg, May 2017