AUTOMOTIVE TODAY, the integrated media platform powered by THE DIPLOMAT – BUCHAREST and dedicated exclusively to the automotive industry in Romania, organizes the fifth edition of the annual AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FORUM & AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA on November 10th, 2022 at RADISSON BLU HOTEL IN BUCHAREST.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FORUM is an arena where key players in the field can discuss the impact of market dynamics and new technologies on the current state of the manufacturing, operational and supply chain scenes, as well as future opportunities. The event brings together delegates from the Romanian automotive sector and Government representatives, interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities within a half-day Leaders’ Debate followed by The Gala Awards.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA celebrates the performance of professionals of large and medium sized companies across 21 key categories. These awards are meant to mirror the enthusiasm for development and innovation within the industry while development of individuals is encouraged through creativity of ideas, adaptation and flexibility, planning and pioneering new ways, new thoughts and new ideas. It provides the opportunity to connect, debate and share the hot topics within the specific landscape, and, to celebrate the achievements of the best projects and results.
AGENDA | MAIN HOURS
15:00 – 15:30 Welcome Guests & Official Opening Address
15:30 – 15:45 SERGIU ZAHARIA, Director Cyber Strategy Advisory, Deloitte Romania
- Cyber-securing the automotive trends – a glance into the future with reality check! (presentation)
15:45 – 17:15 CEO LEADERS DEBATE
- The impact of market dynamics and new technologies on the current state of the manufacturing, operational and supply chain scenes, as well as future opportunities
17:15 – 17:30 PHILIPP DUWALD, Principal – Automotive, Horváth
- Uncertainty is the new normal – Levers for the Automotive supplier industry (presentation)
17:30 – 17:45 PARTNER PRESENTATION
17:45 – 18:30 NETWORKING COCKTAIL & GALA DINNER
18:30 – 20:00 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA CEREMONY
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EVENT AGENDA
15:00-15:30: WELCOME GUESTS Official Opening Address
15:30 – 15:45 SERGIU ZAHARIA, Director Cyber Strategy Advisory, Deloitte Romania
- Cyber-securing the automotive trends – a glance into the future with reality check! (presentation)
15:45 – 17:45 CEO TALKS ON THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FORUM is an arena where key players in the field can discuss the impact of market dynamics and new technologies on the current state of the manufacturing, operational and supply chain scenes, as well as future opportunities. The event brings together delegates from the Romanian automotive sector and Government representatives, interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities within a half-day Leaders’ Debate followed by The Gala Awards.
Following the fast-paced transformation and challenges of the past years and visible in all the cross-sectors and sub-sectors of the automotive industry, 2022 has been anticipated to witness a stronger emerging of electrification, self-driving technology, vehicle subscription model, more advanced new-age features in the new-generation cars, with a high focus on sustainability and green.
The extensive digitization and technology innovation applied in all industries and life, has made a great impact on the automotive industry at large. The last two years have changed the face of the mobility industry, gradually shaping up the automobile industry’s operations and products as well. With the year 2022 approaching, a whole lot of other changes are expected to shape up the automotive industry.
THE CEO LEADERS DEBATE TOPICS
THE STATUS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA AND LEADERS’ VOICE
What is new, what is challenging and what to expect from the automotive industry in Romania on a medium and long term? Updates of regulations, incentives, expectations at European level echoed on the local market. The impact of innovation and technology, the partnership of private investors and local authorities, local developments and new investments at the horizon.
THE FOCUS IS ON THE USER
The mobility vehicles adjust to the needs and the social behavior of the new generations. Each tech-based or hard feature of a car addresses the requirements of the future generations – younger, tech savvy, that shape the transformation of the automotive industry. The predictable trends of the industry suggest that autonomous and shared mobility will increase greatly by 2030. This will create opportunities for further developments in side-industries, on horizontal and verticals. Mapping the customer experience is also a great marketing and research tool, to envision and predict future trends. It is already estimated that autonomous vehicles will account for 40% of the personal range driven in Europe in 2030.
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: THE TECH ENGINE FOR GROWTH
The automotive future is electrified, autonomous, shared, connected and yearly updated, according to a PwC study. This requires a lot of R&D and innovation implemented at all the levels of manufacturing, however, with a different focus. The studies say that the automotive industry already started to invest less in the product range and redistribute the R&D costs to software solutions. The car of the future that addresses best the current needs of the consumers may have less design features and a lot more technology and software inside. According to recent studies (PwC), companies that invest 25% of their R&D budget in software applications are rewarded with stronger growth and are highly competitive.
SAFETY AND CYBERSECURITY CONCERN GETS STRONGER IN ALL-CONNECTED WORLD
The IoT and interconnected world under all aspects bring the unavoidable risks in terms of cybersecurity and safety. As exponentially growing amounts of data are involved in the driving experience, IT security becomes a focal point. The importance of protecting both the personal data of drivers & users and keeping the car itself secure from external attacks cannot be overstated. Carmakers and tech innovators are developing new technologies for early threat perception as well as real-time and active defence and response to cybersecurity threats. In the same time, the autonomous cars still have to develop stronger safety abilities to gain drivers and passengers’ full trust.
17:45 – 18:00 Philipp Duwald, Principal – Automotive, Horváth
- Presentation: Uncertainty is the new normal – levers for the Automotive supplier industry
18:00 – 18:15 Lucian Matei, Sales Development Leader, 3M Romania
- Presentation: Automotive – Industrial & Safety solutions
18:15 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 20:30 AWARDS CEREMONY
THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA celebrates the performance of professionals and companies across 21 key categories of the industry. These awards are meant to mirror the enthusiasm for development and innovation within the industry while development of individuals is encouraged through creativity of ideas, adaptation and flexibility, planning and pioneering new ways, new thoughts and new ideas. It provides the opportunity to connect, debate and share the hot topics within the specific landscape, and, to celebrate the achievements of the best projects and results.
