The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) is urging the automotive industry to be aware that the greatest level of disruptive technology, since the inception of cars, is fast approaching.
On March 7, 2017, MTAQ will host Carmageddon, a one-day automotive innovation forum to analyse the issue of disruptive technology in the auto industry.
The theme is ‘Innovate or Detonate’ symbolising the concept that the industry needs to consider the technological advances and the opportunities they present, as either start-ups or existing Queensland automotive businesses.
The event is being opened by the minister for innovation, science and the digital economy and minister for small business, Leeanne Enoch. Guests will collaborate at the highest level around the implications and opportunities these technological advancements will bring.
Brett Dale, group chief executive for MTAQ stressed the importance of automotive businesses being aware of rapidly evolving technology that is fast making its way into the lives of motoring consumers.
“Carmageddon will highlight the technical phenomena that is inbound to help prepare Queensland’s automotive industry for the next decade of change,” he says.
Some of the changes include:
- driverless technology;
- vehicle automation;
- artificial intelligence;
- vehicle to infrastructure communication;
- zero emissions through fuel cell technology;
- pre-collision technology,
- car and component 3D printing and
- contact lens technology designed to recharge electric cars.
vehicle to vehicle communication;
“The age of electric vehicles is well on its way globally and with autonomous vehicles looking to take prominence over the next decade the impact that this will have on the way we commute and in turn the way businesses will operate within the industry will be substantial,” adds Dale.
The event will be held at MTAQ’s Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of Excellence at Eight Mile Plains.
Register your interest at: info@mtaq.com.au
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