CHICAGO, Ill. – Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2011 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), which will take place Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.

The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the issues and trends affecting the worldwide automotive aftermarket and influencing its future. Events at GAAS 2011 available for sponsorship include an opening night reception, a lunch, two breakfast sessions and three coffee breaks.

“GAAS sponsorship is one of the best ways to reach the leaders of our industry," said Dave Caracci, chairman of GAAS. “We are now in our sixteenth year, and GAAS is truly the leading educational conference for senior executives from all segments of the automotive aftermarket. The opportunity to learn and network are unparalleled.”

Two sponsors have already renewed for 2011, including R. L. Polk & Co. as the corporate sponsor of GAAS and Automotive Week/The Greensheet as the sponsor of Interactive Audience Participation.

A brochure outlining all 2011 GAAS sponsorship opportunities is available for download at the GAAS website under the "Sponsorship" tab or contact Barbara Clark at (703) 727-7505 or via e-mail.