Agenda 2025
Motto + focus topics
"From crisis to competitive edge: The new automotive playbook"
Software revolution and the road to autonomy
Competitiveness, global markets and the value chain
Electrification and the future of powertrains
Main Stage
Day 1 | Monday, May 5, 2025
- 08.00 - 09.00
Warm up
Morning coffee, first networking and check-in 
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin - 09.00 - 09.15
Kick-Off
Opening and networking kick-off 
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 09.15 - 09.55
Opening Panel
Beyond risk: How global shifts are creating new opportunities for automotive - 09.55 - 10.35
Panel Discussion
Navigating the road ahead: Opportunities and challenges in the era of software defined vehicles 
Augustin Friedel
Senior Manager Mobility Transformation, MHP - A Porsche Company
Augustin Friedel
Senior Manager Mobility Transformation, MHP - A Porsche Company - 10.35 - 11.15
Break
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition - 11.15 - 11.55
Impulse Panel
From hardware to code: Transforming OEMs and suppliers into software-driven innovators 
Dr. Ralf Schnupp
Senior Vice President Strategic Transformation, Continental
Dr. Ralf Schnupp
Senior Vice President Strategic Transformation, Continental
Katrin Schneider
Senior Vice President, Project Transformation, SBU Intelligent Cockpit, HARMAN Automotive
Katrin Schneider
Senior Vice President, Project Transformation, SBU Intelligent Cockpit, HARMAN Automotive - 11.55 - 12.15
Keynote
Transition to a tech company - transformation challenges in automotive 
Dr. Joachim Kahmann
Senior Vice President Purchasing EE & Modules, Stellantis
Dr. Joachim Kahmann
Senior Vice President Purchasing EE & Modules, Stellantis - 12.15 - 12.35
Keynote
Industrial metaverse: From vision to value creation - the path to digital factories 
Christian Hort
Senior Vice President, T-Systems International GmbH
Christian Hort
Senior Vice President, T-Systems International GmbH - 12.35 - 13.50
Break
Networking lunch | Speednetworking - 13.50 - 14.30
Impulse Panel
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Dr. Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations, Aiways
Dr. Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations, AiwaysDavid Sultzer
General Manager, NIO Germany
David Sultzer
General Manager, NIO Germany - 14.30 - 15.10
Impulse Panel
Solid-state vs. the competition: Which battery technology will lead the charge? - 15.10 - 16.00
Break
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition - 16.00 - 17.00
Special Format
Tech Talks With experts from these companies (more coming soon): 
- 17.00 - 18.00
Special Format
Barcamps in the Orangerie (Exhibition) - 18.00 - 23.00
Let's party!
Mastermind party with food and drinks with DJ Manuel Zero 
with DJ Manuel Zero
Day 2 | Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- 08.00 - 09.00
Morning coffee, first networking and check-in - 09.00 - 09.10
Opening day 2 Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 09.10 - 09.50
Panel Discussion
Fast charging the future: How EV charging infrastructure will evolve in Germany and Europe 
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions, Member of the Executive Management Board, ZEEKR Europe
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions, Member of the Executive Management Board, ZEEKR Europe
Dr. Sylvie Römer
Managing Director, ChargeHere GmbH
Dr. Sylvie Römer
Managing Director, ChargeHere GmbH - 09.50 - 10.20
Keynote
Driving alliances - 10.20 - 11.00
Break
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition - 11.00 - 11.20
Keynote
From rivals to allies: Consolidation & partnering in the automotive industry 
Julian Fieres
Vice President Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability, ZF Group
Julian Fieres
Vice President Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability, ZF Group - 11.20 - 12.00
Impulse Panel
E-fuels in the automotive industry: Innovative solution or dead end? 
Thorsten Herdan
CEO, HIF Global
Thorsten Herdan
CEO, HIF Global
Dr. Falko Ueckerdt
Lead hydrogen and e-fuels, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Dr. Falko Ueckerdt
Lead hydrogen and e-fuels, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research - 12.00 - 12.20
Keynote
Lidar vs. camera: Can autonomous driving thrive without it? 
Joachim Mathes
CTO, Valeo Brain Division
Joachim Mathes
CTO, Valeo Brain Division - 12.20 - 12.40
Break
Short pit stop - 12.40 - 13.00
Keynote
How big tech partners with automotive to shape next-generation software defined vehicles 
Andrea Ketzer
Director, Industry Specialists and Solutions, Automotive and Manufacturing, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Andrea Ketzer
Director, Industry Specialists and Solutions, Automotive and Manufacturing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 13.00 - 13.20
Keynote
Cybersecurity agility: An essential building block in developing software-defined vehicles 
Jürgen Müller
Executive Vice President Connected Software Systems & Services, IAV GmbH
Jürgen Müller
Executive Vice President Connected Software Systems & Services, IAV GmbH - 13.20 - 13.25
Closing Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 13.25 - 15.00
Last networking
Farewell lunch and networking
Deep Dives | Workshops | Barcamps
Day 1 | Monday, May 5, 2025
- 13.50 - 14.30
Deep Dive
Battery intelligence: The impact of battery analytics for EV - 14.30 - 15.10
Deep Dive
Unraveling the legal maze: Exploring legal challenges in autonomous driving 
Patrick Ayad
Partner, Hogan Lovells
Patrick Ayad
Partner, Hogan Lovells
Sebastian Polly
Co-Head Automotive and Mobility Sector, Hogan LovellsSebastian Polly
Co-Head Automotive and Mobility Sector, Hogan Lovells - 16.00 - 18.00
Workshop
Building the software-defined vehicle: What it takes for OEMs and suppliers to succeed - 17.00 - 18.00
Special format
Barcamps
Barcamps are open, participatory workshop events, the content of which is provided by participants. They are often referred to as "unconferences" because they are more informal and flexible than traditional conferences. Participants are encouraged to present or facilitate a session, and the agenda is created on the spot.
Barcamps are open, participatory workshop events, the content of which is provided by participants. They are often referred to as "unconferences" because they are more informal and flexible than traditional conferences. Participants are encouraged to present or facilitate a session, and the agenda is created on the spot.