2015 New York International Auto Show Year In Review

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EXPERTS ENGAGE PANEL DISCUSSIONS FEATURING INDUSTRY EXPERTS INTRODUCED New for this year was a series of panel discussions held for the public to focus on everything from classic car collecting to the future of automotive technology. Industry experts were gathered to have interactive, fun, informal topic talks in the new Social Café situated in the North Hall. The panels were well received and attendee engagement was phenomenal. The discussion topics included: Q The Future of Automobile Collecting and the Do’s and Dont’s of Auto Restoration Moderator Matthew Orendac, Private Client Sales at Hagerty Insurance Q The Auto Tech Panel Moderator Alec Hartman, CEO of TechDay Q Creating Engaging Events and Exhibits Moderator Richard Aaron, President of BizBash Media Q Women in the Driver’s Seat. Moderator Rachel Rothman, Technical & Engineering Director at Good Housekeeping Magazine The panel discussions were well received with 804 tuning in to watch on Periscope and a phenomenal attendee engagement at the sessions.