International Motorsport Business Week - IMBW

Forming part of an extended range of focused business and network events, International Motorsport Business Week is an exciting trade initiative that incorporates symposiums, conferences, seminars, an international business exchange and an industry awards dinner that all revolve around Europe’s largest motorsport trade show, Autosport International. International Motorsport Business Week is supported by Race Tech, The Motorsport Industry Association, UK Trade & Investment, Racecar Engineering and Autosport.

Events

UKTI International Business Exchange (IBEX) - 10th & 11th January, 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

The International Business Exchange is a match making event consisting of one to one meetings between international visitors and UK suppliers. Hosted by UK Trade and Investment in association with the MIA, the IBE takes place on the International Business Lounge on the Thursday and Friday trade days of Autosport International.

Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium - 7th & 8th January 2013

This niche event has become well established with delegates and speakers as the only technical forum which is attended by many leading motorsport engineers and designers. The Symposium will open the 2013 week’s activities on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th January and it  will again include a special networking Gala Awards dinner on the first evening.

MIA 'Low Carbon' Racing Conference - 9th January, 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

The 7th MIA 'Low Carbon' Cleaner Racing Conference will take place on Wednesday 9th January at the NEC, preceding Autosport International opening on Thursday 10th January. The conference provides an opportunity to listen to experts on alternative fuels, renewable energy and how lessons learned on the race track can benefit the wider automotive industry.

Motorsport Safety Fund “Watkins Lecture” - 11th January 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

The annual Watkins Lecture on motorsport safety issues has become an integral event at Autosport International and is primarily for the benefit of those directly involved in marshalling and safety in motorsport. Previous speakers have included Malcolm Wilson, Sir Jackie Stewart, Max Mosley, Niki Lauda, David Richards, Ross Brawn and Bernie Ecclestone, Christian Horner, Martin Brundle and Adrian Newey. 2012 attendees included  Jonathan Neale Managing Director of McLaren Racing with Maurice Hamilton

Autosport International - 10th to 13th January, 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

Firmly established as Europe’s largest Motorsport Exhibition, this annual pre-season event covers all areas of motorsport, both professional and grass roots and from Karting up to F1. This must attend event incorporates two trade days followed by two public days, uniquely catering for the industry and motorsport fans alike.

MIA’s Business Awards Dinner - 10th January, 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

The MIA Business Awards Dinner recognizes business excellence at all levels within the motorsport industry. Held on the evening of Thursday 10th January to conclude the first day of Autosport International and attracting over 500 people worldwide, the MIA Business Awards provide another valuable business networking opportunity amongst leading companies from the motorsport industry.

Autosport Engineering in association with Racecar Engineering - 10th & 11th January, 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham

A dedicated two day trade only show within a show that is integrated within Autosport International for specialist suppliers to the motorsport and performance engineering sector. The show embraces the cross-over of technology from other industries and showcases new suppliers and manufacturing expertise, creating new business and networking opportunities.