FISITA

EAEC 2009 is organised under the patronage of FISITA.

FISITA (International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies) is the world body for automotive engineers. Our members are the national automotive engineering societies in 38 countries. Together we represent over 153,000 automotive engineers working in industry, research, academia and government world-wide.

Founded in Paris in 1948, FISITA is a non-profit educational and scientific organisation dedicated to improving automotive transportation through technology for the benefit of mankind. We are the global voice of the profession.

FISITA works with its member societies and the automotive industry to:

Promote advances in automotive technology which save lives, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources
Disseminate and share leading-edge technical knowledge between nations
Facilitate practical co-operation among the automotive engineering societies in different countries
Support the continuing professional development of automotive engineers
Encourage the education and training of students and young engineers
Communicate the positive contribution automotive engineers to society