McKinsey Unveils Exclusive B2B Mobility Conference Agenda
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SBD Automotive, University VUB, and Fleet TV are strategic partners of the Brussels Automobility Conference at the Brussels Auto Show on January 17, 2024. The Conference with the aim of bringing together industry leaders, CEOs, B2B visitors, fleet managers, VIPs, and registered attendees for an insightful exploration of the future of the Automobility sector is sponsored by CA Auto Bank. McKinsey & Company will contribute as a Knowledge Partner.
Event Overview:
Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
Time: 13:30 - 17:45 (Conference) | Evening VIP Opening
Venue: Brussels Expo, Belgiëplein 1, 1020 Brussel, België
Attendees: CEO’s, Automobility B2B leaders, Fleet managers, Scientists and Brussels Auto Show VIPs and Press.
Price: 150 Euro, for the conference including admission to the Brussels Auto Show and the opening evening preview event with exclusive content.
VIP arrangement: price 350 Euro, conference including special seating, VIP area at Car Catwalk, VIP lounge area at the show floor, food and drinks during the opening evening preview event with exclusive content, food and drinks during the show days at the VIP lounge and admission to the Brussels Auto show.
Expected Attendees:
The Conference anticipates the participation of more than 150 industry professionals, while the VIP Opening and Car Catwalk in the evening are projected to attract over 10,000 visitors, VIPs and press. Across all days of the show will be visited by more than 100.000 visitors.
Partners:
The B2B Automobility Conference is made possible through collaboration with key partners: McKinsey, SBD Automotive, University VUB, and Fleet TV—the most-watched car TV program in Belgium on Kanaal Z, Canal Z, available in both Dutch and French - and sponsors CA Auto Bank and Deftpower.
The Brussels Automobility Conference: at Palace 7 in the conference area
AGENDA
13:30: Start Registration Conference visitors
14:00 Welcome to the Brussels Automobility Conference, by Eric-Mark Huitema, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Brussels Auto Show
14:05: 1st Keynote - Mike Johnstone, Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Group Lotus
14:25: 1st Panel Presentation, Title: "The Future of Automobility”, by Andreas Tschiesner, Leader of Global Automotive Sector and Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
14:40: 1st Panel, Topic: "OEMs and Electro-mobility Innovation”
Mike Johnstone, Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Group Lotus
Philipp Schiemer, former-AMG CEO, Mercedes Benz
Marco van Kalleveen, Group CEO DKV Mobility
Toddington Harper, CEO GRIDSERVE
Ursula Weigl, Partner and Leader of European Auto Lifecycle & Products Practice at McKinsey & Company
Moderator: Andreas Tschiesner, Leader of Global Automotive Sector and Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
15:20 2nd Keynote , Title: "Scientific Innovation in Automobility”, Prof.dr. Maarten Messagie , Professor mobility at the Brussels University VUB, co-director of the research group EVERGi, to support the transition towards sustainable systems.
15:40: 2nd Panel Introduction, Topic: "Innovative green mobility solutions”, Interview Giacomo Carelli, , CEO of CA Auto Bank and Chairman of Drivalia, moderated by the Chairman of the BAS Advisory Board.
16:00: Panel discussion between:
Tim Bosmans, Managing Director Mazda Belux,
Daniela Beriava, General Manager van CA Auto Bank Belgium
Yannick Etcheverry, Country Manager van Drivalia Lease Belgium
Olivier Sermeus, Managing Director van Astara Western Europe
Moderated by the Chairman of the BAS Advisory Board, Eric-Mark Huitema.
16:25: 3rd Panel introduction, Topic: "From independent data, to smart, safe and sustainable mobility”, by Andrew Hart, CEO SBD Automotive.
16:45: 3rd Panel, Topic: "Electromobility, data, and charging in Automotive”
Jacob van Zonneveld, Deftpower CEO, AI supported SaaS-platform embedding EV charging.
Henry Wattel , CEO SMART Belgium .
Louis-Charles Mosseray, General Manager Electra BeNeLux, (Fast electric vehicle charging provider in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Spain)
Jeroen-Vincent Nagels, Co-founder & Technical Director, Trevor motorcycles
Winner Belgium’s Fleet Manager of the Year 2024 award: Alain Peers (BMW/MINI), is invited by FLEET.be, attendance to be confirmed
Moderator Andrew Hart, CEO SBD Automotive
17:10: 3rd Keynote, Title: "Exclusive customer engagement for exceptional cars”, Philipp Schiemer, former-AMG CEO, Mercedes Benz.
17:30: Closing Keynote, Title: "Intelligent Transportation Solutions and Sustainability”, Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO - ITS Europe.
17: 50: Conference Conclusion: Eric-Mark Huitema, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Brussels Auto Show.
18:00: VIP Opening and Car Catwalk:
The evening unfolds with the VIP Opening and the spectacular Car Catwalk in Palace 5 of the Brussels Expo, featuring a 1.5m high and 80m long catwalk powered by Meguiars. The event promises an elevated Automobility experience, showcasing new releases and exclusive cars for the region.
In addition to the Car Catwalk, the VIP area and a dedicated public area will enhance the overall experience, providing a unique opportunity for executives, press, and the public to engage with cutting-edge Automobility innovation.
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