AUTOMOTIVE TODAY, the integrated media platform powered by THE DIPLOMAT – BUCHAREST and dedicated exclusively to the automotive industry in Romania, organizes the third edition of the annual AUTOMOTIVE FORUM AND AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA, within an ONLINE EVENT on November 24h, between 15:30-18:30.
The online registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HOvWooa7RDW2pBW5wDoaYQ
AUTOMOTIVE FORUM & AWARDS 2020 brings together delegates from the Romanian automotive sector and Government representatives, in a half-day event, with interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities and as novelty for this year, a VIRTUAL AWARDS GALA ceremony.
The Forum represents an arena where key players in the field can discuss the impact of market dynamics and new technologies on the current state of the manufacturing, operational and supply chain scenes, as well as future opportunities in the field.
15:30 – 15:45 “Cybersecurity: one of the hardest challenges of the new automotive ecosystem”
Presentation by László Tóth, Risk Advisory Partner, Deloitte Hungary
15:45 – 17:40 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA | CEO LEADERS DEBATE
PANELISTS
CHRISTOPHE DRIDI, MD Renault Group Romania, CEO Automobile Dacia
IAN PEARSON, President, Ford Romania (ONLINE)
Dr. CHRISTIAN VON ALBRICHSFELD, Head of Country Continental Romania
CRISTIAN CARSTOIU, EY Romania Digital Enablement and Chief Innovation Officer, Partner
MIHAI BOLDIJAR, General Manager at ROBERT BOSCH Romania and Bulgaria
RADU PAVEL, Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, Romania
ANDREAS LIER, CEO, BASF Romania
CATALIN STRATULAT, Engineering Head Europe Industrial & Engineering Services, Wipro
LÁSZLÓ TÓTH, Risk Advisory Partner, Deloitte Hungary
ADRIAN DOBRE, General Manager, Klarwin
ADRIAN HUMA, Sector Head Automotive, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale Banking, ING Bank Romania
ADRIAN SANDU, Secretary General – Member of the Board, ACAROM, Event Moderator
17:40 – 17:50 Bookster presentation by Ioana Oprea
17:50-18:00 ING presentation by Adrian Humă, Sector Head Automotive, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale Banking, ING Bank Romania
15:45 – 17:40 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA | CEO LEADERS DEBATE
DETAILED TOPICS
ROMANIAN AUTOMOTIVE LANDSCAPE, UPDATES ON TAX INCENTIVES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT & FISCAL FACILITIES
How can the national and European authorities help the acceleration of e-mobility?
TRENDS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY – ELECTRIFICATION, CONNECTED CARS, AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
What are the trends that will shape the automotive industry in 2021?
NEW PACT FOR SKILLS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE ECOSYSTEM – INVESTMENTS IN RE-SKILLING THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
What is your opinion on the New Pact for Skills in the automotive ecosystem?
E-MOBILITY – AUTO MAKERS AND ELECTRICITY SECTOR CALL FOR RAPID ACTION ON CHARGING POINTS UNDER EU RECOVERY PLAN
How is electrification changing the automotive landscape?
HIGHER CLIMATE TARGETS MUST GO HAND IN HAND WITH STRONGER INCENTIVES AND INFRASTRUCTURE RAMP-UP,- UODATES ON CURRENT PENDEMIC CONTEXT
What measures should be put in place for a faster recovery of the automotive industry in this COVID-19 context?
ONLY WEEKS LEFT TO SAVE EU AND UK AUTO SECTORS FROM 110 BILLION EURO ‘NO DEAL’ BREXIT DISASTER
How will the Brexit outcome change the entire European automotive industry?
18:00 – 18:40 VIRTUAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA
The awards categories in the AUTOMOTIVE FORUM & AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2020 are aimed at recognizing the exceptional results of both the companies and organizations and the professionals who contributed to the development of projects and business climate in the automotive industry in Romania.
AWARDED CATEGORIES
- INNOVATION AWARD
- E-MOBILITY AWARD
- TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
- COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
- EDUCATION COMITTMENT AWARD
- SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
- CSR AWARD
- SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD
- CEO OF THE YEAR
- COMPANY OF THE YEAR
