🎉 The Wait is Over, 2026 Tickets Are Live!
Early bird access is officially open — don’t miss your chance to grab the best price for Detroit and Europe.
6th October 2026, Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany
Shape the conversations that matter! By contributing to the 2026 agenda, you’ll influence the future of mobility and inspire the global automotive community ->
Explore the 2025 agenda for inspiration on the themes and discussions we bring to the stage and consider how your perspective could shape Europe 2026.
8:15 - 09:00
Registration and Coffee
08:15 - 09:00
Morning Masterclasses
Kick your day off with intention and purpose
1) Leadership Workshop: invite-only for most senior attendees "Duck the Rules - What a Brick Can
Teach You About Leadership"
Start your day with six Lego bricks and a leadership challenge that’s simple on the surface but
transformative in practice. This invite-only masterclass explores blind spots, unspoken rules, and
the surprising ways self-awareness can reshape how we lead.
Romana Prochazkova
Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
2) The Myth of Having It All: A Power Session for Women Balancing Work & Life, what would you do if
you weren’t afraid?
This empowering workshop invites women to reflect on what truly matters and reframe the pressures of
“having it all.” Through storytelling, reflection, and peer connection, you’ll leave with clarity,
courage, and a fearless action plan for the month ahead.
Ilze Grase-Ķibilde
Global Digital Business Aftersales Director
Audi AG
3) Becoming the AI Whisperer
AI is reshaping mobility. Are you ready? Join us for a strategic overview of our AI
landscape and master prompt engineering with Gemini. Leave with the tools to boost
efficiency and speak the language of tomorrow's success.
Tamina Batarsé
EMEA Industry Manager Automotive & Mobility
Google Germany
09:00 - 9:05
Welcoming Remarks
09:05 - 9:20
Chair's Welcome & Ice-Breaker Session
Maya Rooz
Executive Coach & Speaker
09:20 - 09:30
Women Driving Progress - Meet the contributors of WAN's brand new book
'In racing and in life, it's about rewriting the script, owning your space, and empowering each other to push beyond limits.
I stand for performance, motivation, and determination — to prove that women belong on the same level as men in motorsport.
It’s about changing the narrative, claiming our space, and lifting each other up.’
Sophia Floersch
Race Driver, #RACEGIRL
09:50 - 10:10
Unpicking the influence of Chinese players and related disruptions
This session will provide various angles and perspectives about the increasing influence of Chinese players on European OEMs in China and Europe
Sophie D’Herbomez
Senior Vice President
AlixPartners
10:10 - 11:00
A Leadership Exchange: How to get a seat at the table and succeed as a leader amid turbulent times?
Maren Gräf
Member of the Board, People & Culture
ŠKODA AUTO a.s
Sabine Scheunert
Managing Director Central Europe
Dassault Systèmes
Maria Grazia Davino
Regional Managing Director
BYD EUROPE
Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel
Vice President Sustainability Lead Global Automotive
Capgemini
11:00 - 11:45
Coffee break and networking
11:45 - 12:05
Global Vehicle Outlook and the Uptake of Zero Emission Vehicles
As the automotive industry evolves towards sustainability, the production volumes of vehicles are developing differently across regions, reflecting local market dynamics, export streams and regulatory environments.
How have the turmoils in 2025 affected the production of cars, trucks, and buses and what’s the outlook for 2026? As the automotive industry shifts towards sustainability, the adoption of zero-emission vehicles gains tractions.
Which vehicle segment is leading the charge and what can we expect for the next 10 years?
Christiane Stein
Director – Global Heavy Truck Research
S&P Global Mobility
12:05 - 12:25
Transformation in the automotive industry goes beyond technology – it begins with people
This talk explores how transformation in the automotive industry isn’t driven by technology alone—it starts with us. By embracing courage, redefining leadership, and leading with authenticity, we can shape meaningful change and drive the industry forward.
Isabelle Hahn
Director Automotive
Deloitte
12:25 - 12:40
“Leading in Motion: An Interview with”Sabine Scheunert, Managing Director Central Europe - Dassault Systèmes
Sabine Scheunert
Managing Director Central Europe
Dassault Systèmes
Interviewer: Stephanie May
Director
Women Automotive Network
12:40 - 12:50
The importance of mentorship and understanding what Gen-Z expects from their future employer
Anne Kröll
Head of Sales Europe Aftermarket
Stabilus
Bibian Odinakachi Okatta
Student
12:50 - 14:05
Networking Lunch Break
14:05 - 15:05
Workshops* (For in-person attendees only)
At this year's event, there will be one interative session in the main conference room, with further more intimate discussions running in parallel. In-person attendees will need to select one workshop to join. There will be a separate workshop for online attendees.
Workshop 1: "Never Say Never: What if the beliefs holding us back were actually the ones ready to be popped?"
Group session in main conference room, deep diving into obstacles such as confidence, imposter syndrome, unconscious bias, mentorship, allyship...
Romana Prochazkova
Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
Workshop 2: Open Roads: Finding Drive in The Future of Mobility
Discover how open source fuels innovation, growth, and inclusion in shaping the future of mobility.
Ana Bukvic
Program Coordinator, SDV & Automotive Programs
Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH
Workshop 3: From Resistance to Drive: Embedding Change for Lasting Impact
Learn how to overcome resistance and actively shape lasting change in the fast-moving automotive industry.
Jördis Andersson
Partner
CPC Unternehmensmanagement AG
Workshop 4: Product Liability in the Automotive Industry
Examine how technology, safety, and law intersect in automotive product liability through insights and a case study.
Katherine Jones
Partner
Squire Patton Boggs
Bindu Janardhanan
Partner
Squire Patton Boggs
Workshop 5: From Disruption to Direction: Women at the Wheel of Industry Transformation
Explore how women can lead reinvention and shape the future of mobility amid industry disruption.
Roxana Boramir
Partner
Horváth
Dr. Maren Hartmann
Principal
Horváth
Workshop 6: Hardware roots, software wings: Harmonizing dual mindsets in the evolving automotive industry
Explore how harmonizing hardware precision and software agility — alongside diverse perspectives — fuels innovation in automotive.
Anya Ernest
Product Owner
Polestar
Alexandra Kloss
Product Owner
BMW Group
Online Workshop: The Art of Saying No (Without Setting Everything on Fire)
Learn how to set boundaries and handle conflict with confidence, authenticity, and trust.
Dr. Jen Fry
Owner/CEO
JenFryTalks
15:05 - 15:40
Coffee break and Networking
15:40 - 16:00
Opening the Dialogue: From Awareness to Action
Join a candid conversation about how to open the dialogue around inclusive leadership. Personal reflections and sharing experiences — offering insights into how honest conversations can build awareness and spark meaningful and sustainable change.
Bernd Grube
Senior Vice President HR Power Solutions
Bosch
Judith Diem
Co-Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Bosch
16:00 - 16:20
Opportunities & Challenges for Women in a Turbulent Automotive Market
This session will explore how women in the automotive industry navigate economic uncertainty, workforce changes, and rising living costs, while building financial resilience, advancing their careers, and shaping the future of the sector
Diana Nastase
HR Director – Design Centers, Europe
Flex
Nicole Stevenson
VP Strategy, Commercial Operations & Marketing
Flex
Sabine Freund-Uhlenbrock
Director, Business Development
Flex
16:20 - 17:05
Panel: Collaboration Without Borders: Unlocking Partnerships for the Future of Mobility
Joachim Langenwalter
Executive Advisor, Transformer, Engineer, Investor and Founder and CEO
Laura Rathai
Vice President Marketing
Hyundai Motor Europe
Mariella Minutolo
Member Board of Management
ETAS
Nicola Genin
Head of Venture Studio
Stellantis
Ana Möller
Talent & Sourcing Strategy Manager
WirelessCar
17:10
Chair's Closing Speech
Maya Rooz
Executive Coach & Speaker
17:15 - 18:00
Networking Cocktail Reception
Join us for a fantastic evening of celebration and networking at our Awards & Cocktail Reception. 🎉🥂
18:00 - 19:00
Awards Ceremony
Let's recognise together the remarkable achievements of industry leaders and individuals. 🌟
View the shortlisted individuals and companies here
