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To: stockman_scott who wrote (35390)	4/6/2001 12:58:19 PM
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Automotive eBusiness Leaders Confirmed for eAutoWorld Detroit RICHMOND, Va., April 6 /PRNewswire/ --The eAutoWorld conference and trade show is set to kick off the Detroit show April 10-12 with one of the strongest line-ups of eBusiness leaders assembled to date. The conference opens on Tuesday, April 10, with a keynote presentation by Mark Hogan, president of e-GM. That same day, a general session "Town Hall" panel will feature executives from Dana Corp., Subaru of America, Johnson Controls, i2 Technologies, IBM and Commerce One. The panel will be moderated by Drew Winter, editor of Ward's AutoWorld. Karenann Terrell, director, e-Connect Platform at DaimlerChrysler Corp., will be the keynote speaker on Wednesday, April 11. The conference wraps up Thursday, April 12, with a general session panel of college-age car buyers discussing their likes and dislikes about online vehicle buying. Other conference highlights: --Jeffrey Trimmer, a former DaimlerChrysler executive and now chairman of the National Initiative for Supply Chain Integration Ltd., will discuss supplier-OEM relations. --Three days of practical, hands-on eBusiness training and education will be offered for dealers in conjunction with WD&S Publishing/Dealers Edge. --A new telematics study will be unveiled by Michael Heidingsfelder, partner with RolandBerger. --Mike Wujciak, vice president and Americas automotive practice leader at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, will discuss how to fix a "broken" automotive supply chain. --Leading aftermarket and performance parts executives will discuss the nuts-and-bolts of building a successful Web site in a panel discussion moderated by Jim Spoonhower of SEMA. eAutoWorld is an industry platform where automotive e-business executives, technology leaders, seasoned analysts and media share thought-provoking insights, news, product information and business opportunities. eAutoWorld Detroit offers four distinctive tracks with unique, targeted programming: eSupply, Dealer Strategies, Aftermarket Parts & Accessories and iVehicle. E- business practitioners from all of these fields will be on hand to discuss the changes that the Internet brings to the building of cars and trucks; the business revolution for automobile dealers, owners and prospective buyers; and the Internet-related techniques required to build business-to-business and business-to-consumer relationships and develop new streams of revenue. eAutoWorld is a knowledge-sharing and networking forum for automotive suppliers, dealers, aftermarket parts suppliers, web-enabled wireless communications and technology companies in the automotive space. For additional information, or to register for the event, call 1-800-535-1812 or visit www.eAutoWorld.com/Detroit About eMarketWorld eMarketWorld produces business-to-business, content-rich conferences with transactional exchange floors where senior executives from a wide range of industries enjoy dynamic networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. A partner company of Internet Capital Group (Nasdaq: ICGE), eMarketWorld conferences include eAutoWorld, eHealthcareWorld, eTravelWorld, eB2BMarketWorld, eMediatainmentWorld, eSportsWorld and eVentureWorld. For more information, contact eMarketWorld at 800-535-1812 or www.eMarketWorld.com. SOURCE eMarketWorld CO: eMarketWorld ST: Virginia IN: AUT SU: TDS 04/06/2001 10:52 EDT prnewswire.com