Connecting the dots between automation & electromobility
With each passing day, vehicles are becoming increasingly connected, electrified and automated. We are witnessing the beginning of a paradigm shift in transport and mobility that will revolutionise how our societies are organised.
Join the Volvo Group at its Innovation Summit 2017 to hear from leaders in the transport sector about the industry’s rapidly digitising future and how the industry can positively impact society. Innovative solutions to increase transport efficiency, lower environmental impact and improve traffic safety will be spotlighted.
Chief Technology Officer Lars Stenqvist, host of the summit, is looking forward to giving you a glimpse of the digital revolution’s impact on transport. You won’t want to miss the insights from our speakers and the live on-site demos that we have planned featuring some of the Volvo Group’s latest innovative transport solutions.
Date: Thursday September 7
Time: 9:00 - 13:00
Location: Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, Rue Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
08.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 Introduction by Moderator Dr. Melinda Crane
Opening remarks and welcome from Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer Volvo Group
09:15 Key note addresses
Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President of the European Commission, responsible for Energy Union
Pirko Konsa, Head of Expert Group for Autonomous Driving, Estonian Presidency
09:35 Panel Discussion: Safety and Environmental impact of Innovative technologies
Confirmed participants (alphabetical):
Robert Missen, Head of Unit for Innovation & Research, DG MOVE, European Commission
Khalil Rouhana, Deputy Director General, DG Connect, European Commission
Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer, Volvo Group
Didier Thévenard, Global Equipment Director, Eurovia
Clara de la Torre, Director Transport Section, DG RTD, European Commission
José Viegas, Managing Partner & Independent Analyst, José M Viegas - Consultores, Lda
Moderator: Dr. Melinda Crane
10:30 Coffee Break
11:00 François Bellot, Belgium Federal Minister for Mobility and Transport – The Belgian approach
11:15 Panel Discussion: From innovation to market implementation
Confirmed participants (alphabetical):
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
Zoltán Donáth, Senior Transport Specialist, Sustainable Urban Mobility Division, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Johan Nyhus, Deputy Mayor of Gothenburg
Stephane Ouaki, Head of unit, DG RTD, European Commission
Moderator: Dr. Melinda Crane
12:15 Break-out sessions: vehicle demonstration
Walking lunch to follow demonstrations
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By Personal Invitation Only. Registration is required to access the venue.