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 11th, 2022: Conference
The conference is hosted by Ivan Hodáč, an automotive expert and former ACEA Secretary-General.
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8:30 – 9:30 |
Registration, Morning Coffee & Snack |
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9:30 – 9:40 |
Opening Speech Alexander Matušek, President, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republic |
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09:40 – 10:20 |
Discussion: Challenges for Automotive industry in actual Economic and Geopolitical situation Zdeněk Tůma, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ČSOB bank & former governor of Czech National Bank Ivan Hodáč, former ACEA Secretary-General, Event host |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Lecture Sustainability through the lens of the new reality - What is the role of industrial real estate? Erik Ivaničko, Director Slovakia, Panattoni |
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10:50 – 11:20 |
Coffee Break (30´) |
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11:20 – 12:10 |
Discussion: Impacts of European green policy on competitiveness of European automotive sector Ivan Štefanec, Member of the European parliament |
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12:10 – 13:30 |
Lunch (80´) |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Lecture: Volvo Car Košice, our sustainable growth in the future |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Lecture: Strategy changes of Hyundai Motor Group with the view of powertrain transition Stefan Hoffmann, Head of Department, Powertrain System Development, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Lecture: Increasing ESG requirements and practical challenges for companies in the automotive supply chain Philip Smitka, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs |
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15:00 – 15:45 |
Coffee Break (45´) |
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15:45 – 17:15 |
Panel Discussion: Future of automotive supply chain in our region Pavel Juříček, Chairman of the Board, Brano Group |
| 17:15 - 17:20 | Closing of the conference part |
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17:20 – 19:00 |
Free time (100´) |
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19:00 – 22:30 |
Evening networking reception |
WEDNESDAY, October 12th, 2022: 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 9th, 2022
B2B meetings booking: September 5th - October 6th 2022 at 12:00 AM (for detailed information, see "B2B" section).
