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:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2024: Conference
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration, morning coffee & snack |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Opening discussion Alexander Matušek, president, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republic Robert Kiml, vice president, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic |
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10:00 – 11:00 |
What to expect from the new composition of the European Parliament and US presidential elections in relation to the automotive industry, what will the future bring? Sigrid de Vries, director general, ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) Dita Charanzová, former vice president, European Parliament Ivan Štefanec, former member of European Parliament Alexander Matušek, president, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republic Robert Kiml, vice president, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic |
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11:00 – 11:40 |
Coffee Break (40´) |
| 11:40 - 12:10 | End-to-end logistics flow automation Guenther Meyringer, CEO, chairman of the board, Asseco CEIT |
| 12:10 – 12:40 | Kia transformation to electromobility Roman Kraľovanský, head of production group, Kia Slovakia Michal Lábaj, head of parts development, Kia Slovakia |
| 12:40 – 14:00 | Lunch (80´) |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Jaguar Land Rover sourcing and quality expectation from supply base |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Volvo Car Kosice project and our suppliers Veronika Fečová, supply chain coordination manager, Volvo Car Slovakia |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Automotive battery industry: strategic outlook, risks and opportunities Viliam Ostatník, deputy director for research, Adapt Institute |
| 15:30 - 16:10 | Coffee Break (40´) |
| 16:10 - 17:10 | The transformation of the automotive & challenges for Tier1 suppliers Dušan Valient, director, Trenčín technology center & engineering operations, Adient Slovakia Vladimír Toman, general manager, Miba Sinter Slovakia, Petr Novák, director automotive operations & executive director production engineering, JTEKT European Operations Lukáš Rosůlek, head of Schaeffler Czech Republic |
| 17:10 - 17:50 | How will the legislator, the consumer and the producer shape the car of the future |
| 17:50 - 18:00 | Closing of the conference part |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Free time (60´) |
| 19:00 – 22:30 |
Evening networking reception |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 2024: Matchmaking
| 08:30 - 10:15 | First block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:30 | Second block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch (60´) | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Third block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
*Please, note that the programme is subject to change
Registration deadline: November 13th, 2024
B2B meetings booking: September 16th (for detailed information, see "B2B" section).
