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 – 12:10 |
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 |
| 12:10 – 13:30 | Lunch (80´) |
| 13:30 – 14:10 | Circular economy and possibilities of decarbonization in the automotive industry |
| 14:10 - 14:40 | The Role of Industrial Developers in Achieving Carbon Neutrality Pavel Sovička, Managing director CZ & SK, Panattoni |
| 14:40 - 15:10 | Practical use of AI in automotive manufacturing Lukáš Ptoszek, Business development manager, Unikie |
| 15:10 - 15:40 | The Power of Flexibility: Strategies for Resilient Supply Chains in Uncertain Times Oliver Brauburger, Head of Procurement, Siemens |
| 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).
