8th WAF Awards Held | 120+ Media Cos Cover it!

8th WAF Awards Held | 120+ Media Cos Cover it!

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Urgent Press Release

 

World Auto Forum [WAF] Awards announced. WAF stars steal the show!

 

  • WAF awards are one of the most aspirational awards across the Automotive & Mobility ecosystem last 8 Years
  • The 7 Points WAF Awards Process makes it Toughest, Most Transparent and Inclusive
  • Backed by esteemed Jury, Observers and IIT Delhi research team

 

New Delhi | 9th January 2021 | https://worldautoforum.com

 

The 8th World Auto Forum Awards concluded today with WAF stars stealing the show all the way!! This time, the awards were bigger, different and as stringent as they always come! Deeply researched, passionately debated and carefully chosen, they showcased Platinum performances from across the Automotive ecosystem. 

Anuj Guglani, CEO, World Auto Forum, remarked, “WAF Awards 2021 are a testimony to how the Industry stars have taken care of their customers, teams and suppliers, balancing health – physical, mental and financial”.

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WAF creates History by getting together Top Global After Sales Experts for Best Practices Sharing

WAF creates History by getting together Top Global After Sales Experts for Best Practices Sharing

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Teus, 15 Dec 2020 5:45 PM IST

IVASS 2020 brings together the Global After Sales Experts to share Industry Best Practices amidst the Pandemic

 

 

  • Every year, World Auto Forum celebrates National Vehicle After Sales Day on Second Sat of Dec with IVASS- India Vehicle After Sales Summit & Exhibition
  • In its 6th year, IVASS went global this time and in a pioneering act got together the Top After Sales Experts from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Australia
  • The virtual exhibition at IVASS 2020 was also the highlight of the event and was a roaring success
  • The most important reason for the global best practices sharing was that the entire industry worldwide moves a notch up in threshold and the most critical facet of the value chain benefits that is the Consumer!

 

 

15th December 2020 | New Delhi & Detroit | https://worldautoforum.com/ivass

 

India Vehicle After Sales Summit, a program organized on Saturday, 12th December 2020 by World Auto Forum in association with ASDC – Automotive Skilling Development Council, set the path for innovations in the Vehicle After Sales & Auto aftermarket ecosystem. 

Top Experts from Auto Suppliers, OEMs, Dealership network, Service companies, Parts Makers & Distributors graced the Panel Discussions and Keynote sessions. The theme this year was ‘Surviving and thriving through Innovation, Skilling & Teamwork’. Each session deliberated on various aspects of the post Covid needs and adaptability required to cope with the changing dynamics of consumer behaviour and governmental policies.

Anuj Guglani, CEO, World Auto Forum set the ball rolling by sharing with the audience, the global outreach of IVASS this year, with speakers brought in from across the globe to broaden the horizons of learning and sharing of best practices. He also elucidated the common global challenges faced by the Industry and the pivotal role Innovation plays in overcoming them. 

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WAF Gurus Live Series Crosses 1 Million Views!

WAF Gurus Live Series Crosses 1 Million Views!

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By WAF Editorial Team

16 Programs, 4 Months, 87 Thought Leaders and 1 Million + Views! 

It is a Moment of great pride and honour for us at World Auto Forum.

In a about 4 Months ,we have exceeded 1 Million Views of our Popular Series WAF Gurus Live!

We began WGL March End 2020, while the entire world was under a lockdown! It was to empower, educate, motive and coach the Automotive and Mobility Industry members.

16 Programs, 4 Months, 87 Thought Leaders and 1 Million + Views! 

A Series of focussed programs on myriad topics ranging from Dealer Health, Supply Chains, After Sales Service, Legal Compliances, Cyber Security, Solar Energy, Pre Owned Vehicles, Shared Mobility, EV and many more

Three Cheers to WAF Members, our WAF Gurus, who powered them and Our Annual Partners :

Annual Gold Partners : Gallops Motors, MotorUncle.com

Annual OEM Partner : VW India 

Annual Partners : Amplus Solar, Shell Lubricants, K2B Learning 

Annual Associate Partner : Jubilant MotorWorks

Media Partners : Auto Tech Review and The Patriot

This wouldn’t have been possible without our Stellar WAF Team –  Jerry Sir, Mohini and Kunal 

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Volkswagen India

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VOLKSWAGEN, a BRAND that is synonymous to German Engineering, Build Quality and Safety & Fun to drive experiences.



Consistently among Top 3 GLOBAL Auto Manufacturers since more than a decade, having more than 120 production facilities, serving more than 150 countries is just a brief introduction of the Germany base Auto Giant which has more than 300 plus models within the group on sale as on date & produces more than 44000 vehicles every single day GLOBALLY.

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Enjoy LIVE! ROCK SHOW at WAF TV with Leading Band “BLACK SLADE”

Enjoy LIVE! ROCK SHOW at WAF TV with Leading Band “BLACK SLADE”

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Enjoy LIVE! ROCK SHOW at WAF TV 

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7 pm IST Onwards, Sat 30 May 2020

India’s Leading Rock n Roll Band “BLACK SLADE” 

Time to forget our Work & Business Problems and let our hair down. A bit of fun surely helps recharge our batteries! Let’s sing & dance the night away! 
World Auto Forum Creates History!

World Auto Forum Creates History!

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World Auto Forum creates history. Organizes World’s first Day Long Connected Vehicles Certification Online Program & VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

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  • Virtual exhibition at 4th WAFit! 2020 amazes one and all and Yes, It’s Still “ON”!

  • Life like 5D Exhibition Hall, Booth Spaces, interactivity and Life like experience with visitors chatter add great depth and dimension to the virtual event

  • WAFit 2020, the day long online program creates new benchmarks in way online programs are perceived and executed

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New Delhi | 28th April 2020 | https://worldautoforum.com | Virtual Exhibition :  https://bit.ly/WAFVirtualExhibiton

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Much Awaited Fully Loaded Volkswagen T-Roc launched at Rs 19.99 lakh

Much Awaited Fully Loaded Volkswagen T-Roc launched at Rs 19.99 lakh

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by World Auto Forum Editorial Team 

The Much Awaited Volkswagen T-Roc has been launched Online in India. The SUV Enthusiasts and Car Aficionados had been waiting for this product for a while now!

Indian Theatre Actress Radhika Apte had joined Steffen Knapp Director VW Passenger Cars for the Innovative Online launch today at 11.30 AM

T-Roc was showcased by the company at the recent Auto Expo 2020. It had won great reviews by visitors and people on social media last month.

T-Roc is the second SUV launched by the Company this year. It is a CBU and is being imported under the 2500 Units Relaxation Rule of the new Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, just like its sibling the Tiguan Allspace.

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WAF CHRO roundtable brings together Top CHROs and HR Experts to set the HR Action Plan 2020

WAF CHRO roundtable brings together Top CHROs and HR Experts to set the HR Action Plan 2020

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WAF CHRO roundtable organized by World Auto Forum on Friday, 28 th February 2020 brought together top CHROs, HR experts and CXOs. It brought into focus, the core issues related to HR, people management, compliances and lots more.

During the two roundtables planned for the day, insights were shared on the expectations of the millennials, the new dynamics of corporate HR, the need to focus on compliances and
labour reforms.

Anuj Guglani, CEO, World Auto Forum, speaking on the aims of the program explained, “the whole of last year was a real challenge for the Auto sector. With shrinking bottom-lines, massive retrenchments became a sad reality. With that came a host of HR related challenges and union problems. People management came into sharp focus.

We at World Auto Forum felt the need for a dialogue on HR best practices, especially during such
turbulent times. We plan to use the insights gathered here to create Automotive HR Action plan 2020.”

Two roundtables were organized during the day.

Roundtable 1 : Managing Our Most Important Asset – “Our People” during challenging times 

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Bhimsen Gulabani, Head – Customer Care, Renault India to continue to build Renault’s Customer Focused Journey in India

Bhimsen Gulabani, Head – Customer Care, Renault India to continue to build Renault’s Customer Focused Journey in India

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Renault, the number one European brand in India, has a clear objective to grow its presence in India and Renault India continues to be an important part of Groupe Renault’s global expansion plans. With a developing product portfolio, Renault has more than 6 lakh customers in India. Renault has also expanded its network reach to more than 370 sales and 450 service touchpoints.

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FADA successfully concluded the 11th edition of Auto Summit 2020
World Auto Forum Networking Mobile App
5th IVASS India Vehicle After Sales Summit is well Attended and a Clear Action Plan Laid out

5th IVASS India Vehicle After Sales Summit is well Attended and a Clear Action Plan Laid out

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by World Auto Forum Editorial Team 

World Auto Forum organised the 5th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit on Sat 14 Dec 2019 at Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar.

Top After Sales Heads & Teams from Hyundai Motor India, Fiat Chrysler India, TVS Motor Co, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors CVBU and PVBU, their Dealers and Suppliers in the room

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7th WAF Awards 2019, the most aspirational awards in the Auto Sector
Special Moments from ALEN 2.0 Automotive Legal Experts Network
Jury Rounds for 7th WAF Awards held at IIT Delhi & FICCI

Jury Rounds for 7th WAF Awards held at IIT Delhi & FICCI

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An Award which is more of an Elimination than a Selection. Running Successfully in its 7th Edition.

Powered by Quadruple Elimination Process. Research by IIT Delhi.

Ladies & Gentlemen presenting the Hon’ble Jury of 7th World Auto Forum Awards for Auto Makers CXOs.

Q: Why is the WAF Award one of the toughest to win and why is it so aspirational ?

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Moments from India Shared Mobility Summit
ISMS by World Auto Forum to chart the roadmap for Shared Mobility

ISMS by World Auto Forum to chart the roadmap for Shared Mobility

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New Delhi | 8th Sep 2019 | https://worldautoforum.com/isms

World Auto Forum, the organization that connects the entire Auto Industry across 125 countries, is going to present India’s first comprehensive program on Shared Mobility – India Shared Mobility Summit (ISMS). The event will take place on Friday, 13th September 2019 at Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi.

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Protection of Connected Vehicles & IIoT declared a National Priority | Urgent need to have a regulatory framework for Blockchain.

Protection of Connected Vehicles & IIoT declared a National Priority | Urgent need to have a regulatory framework for Blockchain.

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URGENT PRESS RELEASE

 

New Delhi | April 30, 2019 | https://WorldAutoForum.com

 

 World Auto Forum partners NASSCOM, FICCI & A.T. Kearney to successfully hold world’s first ever automotive program on AI, IoT and Blockchain technologies, WAFit 2019.

 

  • Protection of Connected Vehicles and Industry IoT declared a National Priority

  • Urgent need to have a regulatory framework for legal enterprise applications of Blockchain.

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NASSCOM, FICCI & A.T. Kearney partner World Auto Forum to create History and a Win-Win Future!

NASSCOM, FICCI & A.T. Kearney partner World Auto Forum to create History and a Win-Win Future!

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April 26, 2019

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NASSCOM, FICCI & A.T. Kearney join hands with World Auto Forum to present the world’s first ever automotive program on AI, IoT and Blockchain technology

 

New Delhi: We all have been hearing about AI-Artificial Intelligence that it is the next big thing that will revolutionize the world just like the internet. The day is not too far when our cars will be powered by AI and it’s going to happen within the next 5 years! To discuss and to co-create a win-win and responsible automotive ecosystem powered by these emerging technologies, NASSCOM – Centre of Excellence -IoT, FICCI & A.T. Kearney have joined hands with ‘World Auto Forum’ to present the worlds first ever automotive program on AI, IoT & Blockchain – 3rd edition of WAFit -World Auto Forum on IT that will take place at Holiday Inn Aerocity, New Delhi on Sat 27th April 2019.

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India’s first MasterClass on M&A at Automotive is a BIG SUCCESS!

India’s first MasterClass on M&A at Automotive is a BIG SUCCESS!

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View WAF MasterClass Pics here : http://bit.ly/WAFMAPicsFB

 

WAF MasterClass encompassed :

I.    4 Power Key Notes by the Best M&A Pros 

II.  Case Studies Based Simulation Group Presentations

III. Panel Discussion & Debriefing All day Learnings 

iV.  Distribution of Certificates & Valedictory Ceremony 

 

World Auto Forum is the Global Think Tank with members, fans, Followers in 125 Countries.

Last Week we organised India’s First MasterClass on M&A at Automotive.

20 Top  Auto CXOs, with Top M&A PROs of  India came together for the WAF MasterClass.

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Anuj Guglani CEO World Auto Forum gives Keynote at CEOs Meet at Amity University

Anuj Guglani CEO World Auto Forum gives Keynote at CEOs Meet at Amity University

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Anuj Guglani CEO World Auto Forum gave a keynote address on Future of Work, Tech & Augmented Intelligence during “The CEOs Meet” Organised by Amity University, Greater Noida

It was received well by the Faculty and Students!

He mentioned , he returns with lots of new ideas to action. He was delightfully impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of fellow CEOs, Faculty and Students

A few moments :

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4th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit – Important & Radical Developments get Announced for the Industry

4th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit – Important & Radical Developments get Announced for the Industry

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PRESS RELEASE by WORLD AUTO FORUM                                11 Dec 2018, New Delhi

 

Auto OEM’s, Dealers, Suppliers, Aftermarket, Parts Co’s & Service Providers come together for 4th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit by World Auto Forum to Co-Create a Win-Win future. A Safer, Greener and a Highly Skilled EcoSystem.

 

Three Industry Stalwarts inducted in the Global Automotive Hall of Fame at World Auto Forum.

 

Industry Stakeholders announce a Special Task Force for Skill Development of roadside Mechanics and Technicians at 4th IVASS

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Awards Ceremony for 6th WAF Awards for Best Auto Maker CXO’s held

Awards Ceremony for 6th WAF Awards for Best Auto Maker CXO’s held

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26th October 2018 | New Delhi | Press release by World Auto Forum |

6th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards 2018 for Auto Maker CXOs held on Friday, 26th October 2018 at New Delhi

Pictures from the Awards ceremony : http://bit.ly/wafawards18pics

Ceremony Videos at WAF TV : https://worldautoforum.com/waf-tv

Main WAF Awards Site : https://worldautoforum.com/awards

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World Auto Forum Creates History with ALEN – Automotive Legal Experts Network at India for the World!

World Auto Forum Creates History with ALEN – Automotive Legal Experts Network at India for the World!

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World’s Very FIRST  Automotive Legal Experts Network at India for the World!

Prof Rajiv Khanna Former Dean Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and Mr S Ramaswamy, Medha Advisors, Former Group GC Honda Cars & Escorts Ltd inducted in International Legal Hall of Fame at World Auto Forum

Who is Liable when an Autonomous Vehicle crashes ? What is our readiness to counter Cyber Attacks ? What are the safety and Environment compliances for EV’s ? What are the Legal implications of AI and Machine Learning ? How do we empower our Supply Chains with Smart Contracts powered by Blockchain ? Do we have clarity on New Safety rules ? How would BS-6 Norms impact us ?

Its time to have an AUTOMOTIVE LEGAL DISCUSSION !

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India Action Plan decided at 2nd Meeting of Hybrid & EV Expert Network

India Action Plan decided at 2nd Meeting of Hybrid & EV Expert Network

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20th Sept  2018 | New Delhi                   

 

PRESS RELEASE from WORLD AUTO FORUM

 

EV Makers, Auto OEM’s, Dealer Principals, Industry veterans, IP Firms, IT Companies and above all EV Innovators come together for HEVEN – Hybrid & EV Expert Network by World Auto Forum

 

The second meeting of HEVEN  – Hybrid & EV Expert Network by World Auto Forum was held recently at New Delhi. It was well attended by MD’s & CEO’s of EV Makers, functional Heads from Auto OEM’s, Auto Dealer Principals, Industry veterans, IP Firms, IT Companies and above all EV Innovators!

Organised by World Auto Forum, an organization that connects Auto industry across 125 countries.

Anuj Guglani, CEO, World Auto Forum gave the welcome Keynote and moderated all three HEVEN Expert Panels. He shared the importance of reducing dependency on Fossil Fuels for Electricity Generation & managing end to end battery Lifecycle. He spoke of a low Carbon Society, where each company gets a green rating based on their carbon footprint. The Company’s Consumers earn redeemable green credits on buying the company’s products or availing its services based on the company’s green rating. He mentioned that a Low Carbon world is tech and fuel agnostic. The EV’s, BS6, Fuel Cell EV, Plug in hybrids EV all being means to the end. Continue reading “India Action Plan decided at 2nd Meeting of Hybrid & EV Expert Network”

3rd IVSMS – India Vehicle Sales & Marketing Summit
First Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Expert Network held at New Delhi.

First Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Expert Network held at New Delhi.

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New Delhi, Oct 27, 2017 

First Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Expert Network held at New Delhi.

Environment Protection, Development of EV EcoSystem & Consumer Adoption Key Priorities

World Auto Forum to release Action Document on Hybrids & EV’s in partnership with Globally Renowned research firm Markets and Markets

World Auto Forum connects Auto Industry in 125 Countries. Recently it organised HEVEN – Hybrid & EV Expert Network at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

It was well attended by Policy Makers from Niti Aayog, State govt Representatives, Senior Auto Industry Leaders, Suppliers, Designers, Tech Innovators and Academia

World Auto Forum thanks its Annual Partners for making #HEVEN17 happen. Gallops Motors, India’s Leading Auto Retailer provides class leading Customer experience. Auto ji is the leader in Auto Spare Parts Business. They have mastered cutting edge technology and processes in Supply Chain, E Commerce & Warehousing Innovations. Both working with leading Auto OEM’s in the country. MotorUncle.com is the online destination for Confused Car Buyer and Hassled Car Service Consumer. In a short time, it has served several customers pan India and created happy moments with their cars.

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5th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards for Auto Maker CXO’s Glittering Ceremony

5th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards for Auto Maker CXO’s Glittering Ceremony

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New Delhi – Nov 17, 2017

5th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards for Auto Maker CXO’s. Ceremony held

• An award based on the Unique, Tested, Tried & Proven Quadruple Elimination Process that recognises Winning People behind the Winning Cars, Bikes & Trucks!

New Delhi – Nov 17, 2017 – 5th World Auto Forum Awards for Auto Maker CXO’s shall be held today.  These prestigious awards are powered by the Unique Quadruple Elimination Process: 1. Selection Parameters finalised by CXO’s from the Auto Makers. 2. Exhaustive research by young researchers from IIT Delhi 3. Multiple Jury Rounds  4. Reference Checks.

This year the selection was made from a total of 40 Auto Makers in India and their 248 CXO’s. The WAF Award truly celebrates the Authentic Winning Performance of CXO’s / Functional Heads amongst the Auto Makers. The awards are in the categories of CV Makers, Two Wheeler Makers, Passenger Vehicle Makers, Best Innovation, Luxury 2 Wheeler and Luxury PV Makers.

Our Hon’ble Jury Members for 2017 World Auto Forum Awards:

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Press Release : 3rd IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit is a FULL HOUSE !

Press Release : 3rd IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit is a FULL HOUSE !

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PRESS RELEASE World Auto Forum 9 December 2017 New Delhi

3rd IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit is a FULL HOUSE!

Another Awesome Summit by World Auto Forum

 

World Auto Forum connects Auto Suppliers, Auto Makers and Auto Dealers in 125 Countries.

If it’s the Second Sat of Dec and you have the Auto OEM’s After Sales & Parts Heads, their teams, Auto Dealers and Service & Workshop Equipment makers, Innovators, CRM Experts, AR/VR Evangelists in a hall for a day, It has to be the IVASS Day!

World Auto forum which connects the auto Industry worldwide. It has been organising the IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit. Running in its third year, the response from the Vehicle After Sales eco System has only been growing year after Year.

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Press Release 2018 WAFit! World Auto Forum on IT

Press Release 2018 WAFit! World Auto Forum on IT

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19th March 2018 | Delhi | #WAFit ! |

World Auto Forum on Information Technology [WAFit! 2018]  buzzed with great ideas and extensive debates on Artificial intelligence, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Machine learning, Cloud and Cyber security

World Auto Forum on Information Technology [WAFit! 2018] held in Delhi on 16th of March 2018 at Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport came to conclusion amidst great ideas and extensive debates.

Presented by World Auto Forum that connects the Auto industry across 125 countries, this day-long event brought together industry veterans, industry experts, new-age entrepreneurs and professionals from across the spectrum, representing emerging technologies that will be impacting Automotive sector in a major way in the years to come.

Artificial intelligence, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Machine learning, Cloud and Cyber security were some of the topics that were warmly discussed and some of them, hotly debated! It was this interesting mix of divergent opinions and different perspectives that made WAFit! 2018, an exciting blend of Technological innovations at play and Auto industry’s readiness to adapt to this changing environment.

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