Tuesday 25 June 2024,
09:00 – 16:00 BST (GMT +1)
IET Savoy Place, London
Now entering its sixteenth year, the Summit has become a fixture in the UK automotive calendar and one of the most high-profile corporate events for the sector. Our industry is in the midst of a revolution – not only in terms of the vehicles that we produce but also in the means of production, the changing needs of our people, their skills, and the business imperative of sustainability, and yet, once again, the automotive industry has shown itself to be one of the most innovative, resilient and exciting sectors in the UK economy. This year’s Summit looked towards the next decade, exploring where the industry should be heading and what it needs to do to get there.
The agenda addressed some of the key issues for automotive; the industry roadmap for the net zero transition; how to improve the UK’s competitiveness and compete against fierce global competition; and the opportunities that will arise for businesses that seize the moment and innovate now for the future. There was also a panel discussions throughout the day focusing on the market, technology, and people. For the industry at large, it will be a vital messaging opportunity to reach national and international policy makers, as well as the wider public.
Speakers included senior executives from vehicle manufacturers, policymakers, and a host of content experts from the automotive and aligned industries.
The event attracted an audience of 300 senior level representatives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and the aftermarket, government, and the media.
Keynote speakers
Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner at Public First gave the Political Keynote speech. David Moss, Senior Vice President, Region Research & Development at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, gave an Industry Keynote speech. They were joined by McLaren’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Leiters giving a fireside chat while, back by popular demand, Chris Giles, the FT’s Economics Editor provided a UK and global overview of economic trends impacting the industry, both today and in the years ahead. Anna Westerberg, President of Volvo Buses, gave an industry keynote speech and Professor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, was our special keynote speaker.
Panellists
- Sigrid De Vries, Director General, ACEA
- Gerry Ross, Head of Commercial Motor – Allianz, & Chair of the ABI Motor Committee
- Erin Baker, Editorial Director, Auto Trader (Moderator)
- Bruno Lambert, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, B–ON
- Eman Martin-Vignerte, Director of External Affairs and Government Relations, Bosch
- Vicky Read, Chief Executive Officer, ChargeUK
- Jonathan Atkinson, Executive Director, Product Strategy, Cummins
- Mike Bristow, Managing Director Manufacturing Logistics, DHL Supply Chain
- Sam Cooper, Head of Operations, Enso/’G’
- Alan Beattie, Senior Trade Writer, FT
- Ashley Andrews, President, Hyundai & Genesis UK
- Reuben Chorley, Sustainable Industrial Operations Director, JLR
- Peter Ahrens, Managing Director, Leyland Trucks
- Sarwant Singh, President and CCO, Markets+Markets (Moderator)
- James Crask, Managing Director, Head of Strategic Risk Consulting, Marsh
- Laura Ayre, Commercial Partner, Pinsent Masons (Moderator)
- Chris Pritchett, Commercial Energy and Mobility Lawyer, Shoosmiths (Moderator)
- Maria Grazia Davino, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK
- Dr Robert Best, Engineering Director, Wrightbus
- Alex Smith, Chief Executive, Volkswagen Group UK
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