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Automotive Tech Week: Europe
 
13 -17 September, 2021
100% Online
 
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Have you heard about Automotive Tech Week: Europe'sGrid Pass?

The Grid Pass gives you restricted access to the event, with free-to-attend sessions available every day. Attend the virtual event for free and learn from the experts! Confirmed speakers from Ford Motor Company, Google, InMotion Ventures, Einride, Mercedes-Benz, Faraday Future and Sibros.

 
GRID PASS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
 
Panel Discussion: The Changing Industry Approach to Partnerships & Cross Collaborations Between OEMs 
  • Collaboration in the industry is accelerating. How will automakers continue to offer their customers unique experiences while still joining forces with each other, third parties and start ups? 
  • In what ways can automakers differentiate themselves when bringing their product to market and still adopt open ecosystems such as Google & Amazon? 
Moderator: Paul Myles, Editor, TU-Automotive  
Scott Lyons, In Vehicle Content, Services & Tech Partnerships / Co-Founder Ford MakeItDriveable Program, Ford Motor Company 
Jens Bussmann, Head of Android Auto Partnerships Europe, Google 
Alex Smout, Principal, InMotion Ventures 
Automaker Discussion: Cross Continental Collaborations in Blockchain and Green Tech 
  • How have Ford united their European and US research teams to develop innovative green-tech developments? 
  • What benefits can be gained from utilizing technologies such as blockchain for green tech applications?  
Alexandra Holz, Research & Advanced Engineering – Innovation Management, Mobility Research, Ford Motor Company 
Pramita Mitra, Research Supervisor, IoT & Blockchain, Ford Motor Company 
Roy Hendrikx, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Ford Motor Company 
 
Presentation: How Will We Actually Use BEVs? 
  • Are we currently trying to fit EVs into the ICE use mould? If so, how can redefining the future driving experience enable automakers to develop products better suited to this ‘new normal’ in transportation? 
  • How can differentiating vehicle use by length and frequency of trips enable OEMs to better market different types of EVs to their most suited audience? 
Per Olof Arnas, Senior Logistics Strategist, Einride
Panel Discussion: SDV State of the Industry 
  • As the vehicle continues to evolve towards a software-defined digital platform, what can we expect to see over the coming years? How must OEMs and the automotive supply chain adapt in response? 
  • Wards Intelligence analysts will bring together the entire automotive ecosystem to discuss their views on the future of the software-defined automotive industry. 
Moderator: Luca DeAmbroggi, Chief Analyst – Technologies & E/E Architectures, Wards Intelligence 
Mark Gerban, Digital Partnership Manager: Mercedes-Benz Operating System, Mercedes-Benz 
Shyam Sundar, Senior Director of IAI Product Management, Faraday Future 
Hemant Sikaria, CEO & Co-Founder,Sibros 
 
*Premium Pass prices increase Friday 27th August, 2021
 
START UP ELEVATE
Are you a Start Up focused on driving the auto tech industry forward?

If so, Automotive Tech Week: Europe is your opportunity to pitch your solution and explain why it’s what the industry needs. Automotive Technology is constantly developing, and Start ups are the key to that forward drive evolution. During Automotive Tech Week: Europe, Start ups take center stage during our Start Up Elevate Pitch-Off series.

Each participating Start Up will have the opportunity to give a 5 minute pitch in front of a panel of industry judges from across the Automotive Technology Industry. Immediately following each pitch, Start Ups will receive feedback from the judges for a chance to win Best Start Up in Mobility, Connectivity, or Autonomy, and then have a shot at the coveted “Best Start Up of the Year Award”.

Apply today and be a special part of Automotive Tech Week: Europe, this 13th – 17th September.