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6 October 2026 · Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany — in person and online. 500+ automotive leaders, 35+ speakers, one room.
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What You'll Get
Come to the Summit, find a mentor, and meet people doing your job at other companies. Online passes from €45.
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With Barbara Burghardt, BMW Group
SVP Human Resources, Senior Executives
09:10 · 20 minutes
With Barbara Frenkel, Porsche AG
Former Board Member; Procurement Supervisory Board Member
10:00 · 40 minutes
With Hélène Lanssens, Nextlane
Senior VP Global Partnerships
11:45 · 30 minutes
With Saba Azizi, CATL
Overseas Service Network & Development Manager, EMEA
14:00 · 30 minutes
With Laura Rathai, Hyundai Motor Europe
VP Marketing
15:00 · 30 minutes
With Melis Ünver, yinwards
Inner Expansion & Culture Transformation Expert
08:10 · 40 minutes
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With Stefanie Schieber, Google
Industry Leader, Automotive & Mobility
08:10 · 40 minutes
New
With Barbara Burghardt & panel
SVP Human Resources/p>
09:50 · 40 minutes
With Shalini Kashyap, Castrol
VP, Global Strategic Partnerships & Global Marine & Energy
11:20 · 40 minutes
With Julie Meyssonnier, Toyota
Head of Supply Chain Projects & Network
12:00 · 30 minutes
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With Nina Roeck, Renault
VP Software Drive & Comfort
15:45 · 30 minutes
With Katherine Zachary, Nissan
VP, International Communications
16:30 · 30 minutes
Reserved for 2026 Headline Sponsor
Speak to 500+ automotive leaders
09:30 · 20 minutes
Celebrating industry leaders on stage
Seven categories · presented live
17:45 · 75 minutes
With Vanessa Altinier, Vodafone
IoT Key Account Manager, Automotive
10:30 · 30 minutes
With Esther Quintanilla Lujan, Dow
Global Mobility Marketing Director
13:15 · 30 minutes
35+ senior leaders take the stage in Stuttgart — 76% from OEMs and Tier 1-2 suppliers, 51.6% Director level or above.
SVP Human Resources, Senior Executives
BMW Group
Chief Strategist & Planner, European Passenger Vehicles
Ford Motor Company
VP, International Communications
Nissan Motor Corporation
What last year's attendees told us, straight from LinkedIn.
I stood among 450 inspiring power women at the Summit. The energy in the room was electric — full of courage, passion, and purpose. True transformation only happens together.
Daniela F. Rittmeier
Head of Generative AI Accelerator, Capgemini
Business is done by people. I joined without expectations — I left inspired, with ideas already spinning in my head. Passion can drive change, even in the most traditional corners of this industry.
Malena Contreras
Strategy & Business Development, Schaeffler AG
Women not only have a seat in this fast lane — they're shaping the entire road ahead. From the design studio to the test track, from code to cockpit: we are the engines of change.
Iraida Eremia
Delivery Manager, Endava
Doors 09:00, close 18:00, reception until 19:00. Online attendees join every main-stage session live.
Registration & Coffee
Networking tool open — arrange your meetings before you arrive.
Morning Masterclasses: Leadership, Mindfulness & AI
AI Readiness with Stefanie Schieber (Google), and a Mindfulness session with Melis Ünver (yinwards).
Inspirational Role Model Interview
Barbara Burghardt, SVP Human Resources Senior Executives, BMW Group.
Leading with Intent
Panel: Julia Grab (Ford), Christian Wilz (Daimler Truck), Annick Jourdenais (LKQ SYNETIQ), Vanessa Altinier (Vodafone) on the skills and alliances defining future automotive leaders.
Panel: Shaping the Future of Hybrid Tech
Shalini Kashyap, VP Global Strategic Partnerships, Castrol.
Regionalized to Compete: Building a Resilient Mobility Supply Chain
Esther Quintanilla Lujan (Dow), Saba Azizi (CATL), Julie Meyssonnier (Toyota Motor Europe).
Workshops
In-person breakout sessions plus a dedicated online workshop for remote attendees.
Industry Collaboration in Practice
Nina Roeck (Renault Group), Hélène Lanssens (Nextlane), Danielly Cortes (Stellantis), Melanie Lane (POD).
Closing Panel: Ask Me Anything
Barbara Frenkel (Porsche AG), Katherine Zachary (Nissan), Laura Rathai (Hyundai Motor Europe).
Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception
Recognising the achievements of industry leaders, closing the day.
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