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.
Program:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2025: Conference
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration, morning coffee & snack |
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09:30 – 09:40 |
Opening speech Martin Jahn, member of the board of directors for sales and marketing, ŠKODA Auto & president, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic Alexander Matušek, president, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republic |
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09:40 – 10:40 |
Current economic and geopolitical situation and possible response of European industrial policy Martin Jahn, member of the board of directors for sales and marketing, ŠKODA Auto & president, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic Alexander Matušek, president, Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak republicAlexandr Vondra, member of the European Parliament Zdeněk Tůma, chairman of the supervisory board, ČSOB bank & former governor of Czech National Bank |
| 10:40 - 11:10 | Slovenia – European innovative hub Zoran Stamatovski, Secretary, SPIRIT SloveniaChallenges and opportunities of Slovenian automotive industry Tanja Mohorič, director, GIZ ACS, Automotive Cluster of Slovenia |
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11:10 – 11:45 |
Coffee break (35´) |
| 11:45 – 12:40 | The future development of the automotive industry in connection with the necessity of revising CO2 targets from the OEM’s point of view Robert Kiml, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic & vice president, Automotive Industry Association of the Czech republic Petr Michník, head of administration subdivision, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech David Kříž, general director, Iveco Czech Republic Roman Kraľovanský, head of production group, Kia Slovakia |
| 12:40 – 14:00 | Lunch (80´) |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Block of lectures: Kristýna Helm, vice president and deputy executive director, Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech republic (AOBP) Pavel Hortlík, operations director, Excalibur Army Přelouč (CSG Group) Martin Kele, former CEO of STV GROUP & Matador Holding |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Trends in mobility: software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving Jan Vlasák, area manager, Digiteq Automotive |
| 15:30 - 16:10 | Coffee break (40´) |
| 16:10 - 17:00 | Challenges and changes in supply chains from a Tier 1 perspective Petr Novák, director automotive operations & executive director production engineering, JTEKT European Operations Lukáš Rosůlek, head of Schaeffler Czech Republic Milan Kališ, plant manager, Snop Automotive Malacky Martin Keresteši, plant manager, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Námestovo |
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Changes in the global automotive industry and supply chains - expected impacts on the European automotive industry Miroslav Kroupa, head of sales management, ŠKODA Auto |
| 17:30 - 17:40 | Closing of the conference part |
| 17:40 – 19:00 | Free time (80´) |
| 19:00 – 22:30 |
Evening networking reception |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 2025: Matchmaking
| 08:30 - 10:15 | First block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:30 | Second block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch (60´) | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Third block of scheduled B2B meetings | |
*Please, note that the programme is subject to change
Registration deadline: November 5th
B2B meetings booking: September 8th (for detailed information, see "B2B" section).
