Case study

The 8th Annual Future of Transport Conference

28 March 2023 Brussels

The 8th Annual Future of Transport Conference

Key Speakers Included

Adina Vălean

Adina Vălean
Commissioner for Transport, European Commission

Georges Gilkinet

Georges Gilkinet
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Mobility, Belgium

Sigrid de Vries

Sigrid de Vries
Director General, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)

Mark Nicklas

Mark Nicklas
Head of Unit, Mobility & Energy Intensive Industries, Mobility, DG GROW, European Commission

Max Lemke

Max Lemke
Head of Unit, Internet of Things, DG CONNECT, European Commission

Michael van der Sande

Michael van der Sande
Managing Director, Europe, Lucid

Holger Krahmer

Holger Krahmer
Head of EU Affairs, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Renata Surowiec

Renata Surowiec
Director Government Affairs, Ford Motor Company

Mikael Isaksson

Mikael Isaksson
Public Affairs Officer, Volvo Cars

Juliana Koza

Juliana Koza
Senior Manager Government Affairs EMEA, Qualcomm

Jeremy Rollison

Jeremy Rollison
Senior Director, EU Government Affairs, Microsoft Europe

Michael Schäfer

Michael Schäfer
Managing Director, Mobility Data Space, Germany

Joost Vantomme

Joost Vantomme
CEO, ERTICO-ITS Europe

Job titles correct at the time of the event

Event Summary

The Future of Transport Conference returned to Brussels on 28th March for its 8th edition, gathering 202 in-person participants to discuss how the balance can between European environmental, trade and industrial policies while Europe’s transport and mobility sectors are experiencing an unprecedented transformation.

This year’s conference looked at Europe’s automotive sector in its role as a significant employer and innovator facing unprecedented volatility and upheaval, and focused on the following issues: What does the future look like for the European vehicle and batteries sector? What support does it need from regulators to survive and thrive in the green transition? How will geopolitics impact progress to zero-emission mobility for 2035? What progress is the sector making in the tilt towards software and digital, and as we move towards 5G-Advanced and eventually to 6G, what new use cases and applications are going to emerge and how can these be harnessed to make our roads and cities smarter and safer?

This annual European Cybersecurity Conference is part of Forum Europe’s Own-Initiative division where our event producers conceive, plan and deliver event programmes focused on the critical pillars of EU policy. We work independently and alongside policymakers, the civil society as well as industry stakeholders to ensure the content remains timely and relevant.

What We Did:

  • Research and programme production
  • Identification and invitations of speakers, as well as regular contact with those confirmed to organise the content and format of their contribution
  • Sponsor recruitment and management
  • Raising awareness for the event  through mailings, personal invitations and social media posts and translate these activities  into registrations
  • Website and registration platform design, including the set-up of a waiting list when the event became over-subscribed
  • Registrations and delegates management
  • Full AV set up and fulfilment, stage design and collaboration with suppliers
  • Onsite presence at the event to coordinate all final technical and choreographic arrangements, catering organisation, welcome of speakers and assistance to delegates.

Event Partners

MicrosoftQualcommFiscalNote EU Issue Tracker

 

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Testimonials

“Forum Europe's attention to detail, organisation, and execution truly made this year's Future of Transport Conference a standout occasion that left a lasting impression on our team.

Seeing so many knowledgeable and influential individuals gathered together in one place was inspiring. We found the discussions incredibly informative and thought-provoking. It was a pleasure to lead the panel discussion on the transition to zero-emission vehicles with distinguished experts representing tech, industry, public policy, and the EU Commission.

Overall, I have nothing but positive feedback for your team and the event that you put together.”

Geraint Edwards, FiscalNote

“We attended most of the panels and we appreciated the format and your efforts to bring stakeholders together to discuss Europe’s future challenges in mobility.”

Giulio del Balzo, Lucid

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