At the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg on November 27, 2014, everything will revolve around the future of the two-wheeler industry: around thirty partners and sponsors from the industry will provide dealers and workshop representatives with the latest information and ideas. The main topics of the 5th "bike und business" symposium include "Acquiring new customers", "Online business in the motorcycle trade", "Tuning as a source of income" and "Management and technology trends in the workshop".



The symposium is supported by vehicle manufacturers such as BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Arctic Cat, Peugeot, Kymco, Hyosung and Segway. Wholesalers such as Hartje and Matthies will be exhibiting, as will well-known industry service providers such as CarGarantie Bike by CarGarantie, Santander Consumer Bank and Mobile.de. Motorcycle accessory specialists, lubricant suppliers, helmet and clothing providers and the technical inspection organization GTÜ will also be taking part in the informative trade exhibition.



A highlight of the event is the presentation of the industry award in the "Chassis" category. The award for accessory suppliers with the highest level of retailer orientation and internationally ambitious business prospects is presented annually by the trade media "bike und business" and "International Dealer News" (IDN). In addition, the "bike und business" award "Motorcycle Dealer of the Year" will be presented for the tenth time this year to the best motorcycle, scooter, quad and workshop businesses and the Best Brands 2014 will be honored at a grand gala.



The 5th "bike und business" symposium will take place on:

November 27, 2014 at the Vogel Convention Center, Würzburg



Further information and registration at www.fachtagung-bike.de



Accreditation for journalists at heidelinde.gutowski@vogel.de



"bike und business" is a monthly trade magazine for the motorized two-wheeler industry in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The business magazine with a training section provides information for the motorcycle trade and service, manufacturers/importers, the accessories industry and associations. "bike und business" is the official organ of the Bundesinnungsverbandes Deutsches Zweiradmechaniker-Handwerk (BIV) and publishes the technical bulletins that companies need for the statutory motorcycle emissions test (AUK). Daily news from the entire motorcycle industry is available at www.bikeundbusiness.de and in the weekly newsletter.

The parent company Vogel Business Media is Germany's largest trade media company with 100+ trade journals, 100+ web portals, 100+ business events as well as numerous mobile offerings and international activities. Its headquarters are in Würzburg.