Organisers of SIAT 2013, a biennial event organised by ARAI, have called for technical papers for publication and presentation at the event. As per ARAI guidelines, the papers have to be an original contribution or constructive review of any technical field. Performance claim and all conclusions must be supported by test data or validated simulation. The last date for receiving Abstracts is 30 April 2012.

SIAT 2013, a Symposium on International Automotive Technology, is scheduled at ARAI, Pune, (India) from 16 to 18 January 2013. It serves as an important forum for exchange of ideas and brainstorming for the automotive industry. SIAT 2013 will focus on recent advances in different automotive areas such as Safety, Emissions, Engines, Noise, Alternative Fuels, Electronics, Structural Evaluation, Vehicle Engineering, Materials, etc. SIAT as usual will concentrate on technologies for safer, cleaner and quieter vehicles. It will also focus on innovative advancements in automotive technologies to meet future challenges.

SIAT provides a common platform for national international experts to share their thoughts and innovative ideas concerning developments in various fields of the automotive technology. Overseas experts will also get a chance to interact with counterparts from the Indian automotive OEM and Component Industry and explore tie ups and possible business opportunities.being organized concurrently offers appropriate platform to automotive and allied companies to display their products / technologies / services.

This year over 165 stalls will be available to prospective national and international exhibitors. For registration and further details,contact: Mr N B Dhande, Deputy Director & Convenor, SIAT 2013, Tel: 020-30231432, Mobile: 099755-81046, Email: siat2013@araiindia.com; dhande.edl@araiindia.com.