The event is divided into two days. The first day shall begin with lectures & panel discussions and continue with evening raut with the intention to create conditions for high-quality networking program. Network with other participants in a casual evening setting with minimum formalities.
The second day contains a unique mix of guided b2b meetings and many informal networking opportunities with representatives from the industry. Use this occasion to reconnect with old acquaintances and make new ones.
Program:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2023: Conference
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration, Morning Coffee & Snack |
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09:30 – 10:10 |
Opening Discussion Martin Jahn, Member of the board of directors for sales and marketing, ŠKODA Auto & President, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic Alexander Matušek, President, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republic |
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10:10 – 11:00 |
Economic and geopolitical challenges, impacts of emission regulation on the automotive sector Dita Charanzová, Vice President, European Parliament Mojmír Hampl, Chairman, Czech Fiscal Council Petr Knap, Senior Advisor, EY Consulting |
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11:00 – 12:15 |
Future development of the automotive industry in Czech Republic and Slovakia from the OEM´s point of view
Petr Michník, Head of administration subdivision, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech Karel Novák, Head of Bus Platforms, IVECO Group Michal Lábaj, Head of Parts Development Department, Kia Slovakia |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch (75´) |
| 13:30 – 15:40 | Bloc of lectures (4): Circular economy and possibilities of decarbonization in the automotive industry Cyril Klepek, Founder & CEO, CYRKL
Lecture Unikie (topic TBC) Lukáš Ptoszek, Industry 4.0 Delivery manager, Unikie Current threats, opportunities and vision for supply chain development (topic TBC) Oliver Brauburger, Head of Procurement, Siemens DI FA |
| 15:40 – 16:30 | Coffee Break (50´) |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Changes in supply chains from Tier1 perspective
Petr Novák, Director Automotive Operations & Executive Director Production Engineering, JTEKT European Operations Lukáš Rosůlek, Head of Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic Miroslav Fülöp, CEO, SLUŽBA NITRA Ivan Kebísek, Engineering Director & Tech Center Trenčín Site Leader, Yanfeng International Automotive Technology |
| 17:30 - 17:40 | Closing of the conference part |
| 17:40 – 19:00 | Free time (80´) |
| 19:00 – 22:30 |
Evening networking reception |
WEDNESDAY, October 25th, 2023: Matchmaking
| 08:30 - 10:00 | First block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Second block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch (60´) | |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Third block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
*Please, note that the programme is subject to change
Registration deadline: October 24th, 2023
B2B meetings booking: September 11th - October 24th 2023 at 12:00 AM (for detailed information, see "B2B" section).
