The CEE Forum for the Automotive Transition 2024 is an essential event dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the European automotive industry. This forum brings together industry leaders, experts, policymakers, key stakeholders, and thought leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive sector.
We will tackle the toughest topics, questions, and debates through in-depth roundtables, high-impact presentations with top-notch speakers and expert moderators, as well as valuable takeaways from excellent networking opportunities. As the industry undergoes its most significant evolution yet and leaders adapt to constant crises and change management, our goal is not only to delve into critical issues but also to roll up our sleeves and set the roadmap to overcome these challenges.
Highlights
In an era defined by tightening climate policies, rapid technological advances, shifting supply chains, and a shortage of skilled labour, the future of the automotive sector hinges on our ability to innovate and adapt. At this critical crossroads, we will explore fundamental questions that will shape the industry’s future, such as:
- The automotive agenda in Europ – Global challenges and the EU industrial strategy
- Futureproof or total crash – Huge question marks in the Mobility Industry Innovation
- Roundtable with top industry leaders: Global Challenges from a European and CEE Regional Perspective
- Electrification or no electrification?
- Winning the Global Race: Climate Goals vs. Economic Growth
- Are current investments truly future-proofing the industry?
- Can we tackle the challenges of NextGen Cities? · Are our cities ready to embrace new mobility technologies?
- How does AI drive the transition to sustainable mobility?
- Will our infrastructure support the shift to exclusive EV production?
FIRST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
- H.E. Márton Nagy, Minister for National Economy, Hungary
- Erwin Heeneman, Chair of the Managing Board, EIT Urban Mobility Association
- Daniel Serra, Director of Ecosystem & Stakeholders, EIT Urban Mobility
- Georgia Ayfantopoulou, Deputy-Chair of the Managing Board, EIT Urban
- Traian Urban, Director of Innovation Hub East, EIT Urban Mobility
- Mark Nicklas, Head of Unit for Automotive, DG GROW, European Commission
- Ádám Nagy, Deputy-State Secretary for Industrial Affairs, Ministry for National Economy
- Thomas Metz, Vice President Engineering, Robert Bosch
- Charles Wassen, European Operations Director, Dana Hungary
- Peter Frank, Research & Development Director, Knorr-Bremse
- Szabolcs Szolnoki, Deputy State Secretary for Technology, Ministry for National Economy
- Levente Balasa, Head of Smart Infrastructure, Siemens
- Gustavo Reyes Rodriguez, Smart & Green Mobility Expert, City of Helmond
- Tamas Czikora, Head of Mobility, MOL Group
The event is free, but registration is required.
