International Automotive Body Congress (IABC) is the only conference and exposition dedicated exclusively to total body systems, engineering to manufacturing. Our goal is to to provide a forum for engineers, managers, academic researchers, and industry executives to exchange advances in automotive body technology and management systems. This forum will address key topics related to OEMs, Exterior/Interior Component Manufacturers, Stamping Manufacturers, Sheet Metal Assemblers, and Tool and Die Manufacturers. It also will provide a network to support educational research and publish technical findings in conference proceedings and technical magazines. This new forum provides a conference, exposition, and publication dedicated to the research integration of new body technologies.

Mission Statement
To diffuse knowledge relating to body engineering and management on global basis.

Objectives

• Conduct formal and informal meetings, seminars, conferences, expositions for dissemination of scientific, engineering, and business knowledge.
• Provide one-stop learning forum for engineers, managers and executives.
• Address engineering and management topics focused on issues directly related to OEMs and their suppliers and customers.
• Provide platform to exchange information among OEMs and their suppliers.
• Publish materials presented by participants at the conference to ensure permanent records of all contributions.
• Publish technical magazines to propagate information at a regular basis.
• Form a worldwide network of engineers, managers and executives.
• Support educational research and other organizations to advance knowledge and research in the areas of powertrain, technology, safety and emissions.

Managed & Organized
Global Automotive Management Council (GAMC); a non-profit organization

Organization
Comprised of senior management representatives from all major OEM and Suppliers, inclusive of design, engineering, materials, manufacturing systems, components and sub-systems suppliers.

Governing Body
Executive & Supervisory Board, Advisory Board, Technical Program Committee, Planning & Functional Committee.

Executive Forum
Annual Executive Forum on a continuous basis, by invitation only.

Conference & Exposition
Annual event on a continuing basis with OEM and Suppliers exhibits.