Agenda 2025

Under the motto "Software, future drives and changing markets: transforming the trucking world", leading industry experts will speak and discuss the following topics:

Software and autonomous driving
Future drives, components and infrastructures
New players, partnerships and markets

Conference language: English

Day 1 | November 3, 2025

 

Main Stage

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Warm-up
    Morning coffee, first networking and check-in

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.15

    Kick-off
    Opening and Networking Kick-Off

    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
  • 09.15 - 09.35

    Opening Keynote
    A vision for Europe's role in a transforming truck world

    Christian Wilz
    CEO, Mercedes-Benz Trucks & FUSO Germany
    Christian Wilz
    CEO, Mercedes-Benz Trucks & FUSO Germany
  • 09.35 - 09.55

    Keynote
    The future of sustainable road transport - a logistic viewpoint on business cases and markets

    Katharina Tomoff
    SVP Global Environment, Social & Governance, DHL
    Katharina Tomoff
    SVP Global Environment, Social & Governance, DHL
  • 09.55 - 10.25

    Panel Discussion
    Revolutionizing Fleets: Status Quo on Future of Drives

    Mark Freymueller
    SVP Global Commercial Vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company
    Mark Freymueller
    SVP Global Commercial Vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company
    Ralf Többe
    SVP Road Cluster DACH, DSV
    Ralf Többe
    SVP Road Cluster DACH, DSV
  • 10.25 - 11.10

    Break
    Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

  • 11.10 - 11.30

    Keynote
    Thinking logistics differently: innovative products for energy efficiency in the future

    Michael W. Nimtsch
    Managing Director, Trailer Dynamics
    Michael W. Nimtsch
    Managing Director, Trailer Dynamics
  • 11.30 - 12.05

    Impulse Panel
    The software-defined truck: role model automotive?

    Joachim Mathes
    CTO Brain Division, Valeo
    Joachim Mathes
    CTO Brain Division, Valeo
    Moderation: Marius Mailat
    CTO, P3 Group
    Moderation: Marius Mailat
    CTO, P3 Group
  • 12.05 - 12.50

    Impulse Panel
    Megawatt charging for trucks: roadmap and technologies for 100% charging (in 20 minutes)

    Maarten Jaspers
    Chief Reliability Officer, Milence
    Maarten Jaspers
    Chief Reliability Officer, Milence
    Davide Villa
    CEO, e.ON Drive
    Davide Villa
    CEO, e.ON Drive
    N.N.
    Volvo Trucks
    N.N.
    Volvo Trucks
  • 12.50 - 13.50

    Break
    Networking Lunch

  • 13.50 - 14.10

    Keynote
    Autonomous Driving ahead: our roadmap for next generation of self-driving technologies

    Dr. Ingo Stürmer
    CTO, Volvo Autonomous Solutions
    Dr. Ingo Stürmer
    CTO, Volvo Autonomous Solutions
  • 14.10 - 14.30

    Keynote
    Delivering on the promise of autonomous trucks

    Dr. Shawn Kerrigan
    Co-founder and COO, Plus
    Dr. Shawn Kerrigan
    Co-founder and COO, Plus
  • 14.30 - 15.05

    Panel Discussion
    H2 and fuel cells: How can the European and German hydrogen supply and technology ramp-up succeed?

    Till Homrighausen
    Head of Sales, hylane
    Till Homrighausen
    Head of Sales, hylane
    Benjamin Jödecke
    Head of Department Mobility, GP Joule Hydrogen
    Benjamin Jödecke
    Head of Department Mobility, GP Joule Hydrogen
    Falk Schulte-Wintrop
    Director, H2 Mobility Germany
    Falk Schulte-Wintrop
    Director, H2 Mobility Germany
  • 15.05 - 15.45

    Break
    Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

  • 15.45 - 16.25

    Tech Talks
    4x10 min latest technology pitches

  • 16.25 - 17.05

    Panel Discussion
    Transformation of charging electric commercial vehicles in the future

    Uwe Klaus Hotz
    Head of Ecosystem Development, Nyobolt
    Uwe Klaus Hotz
    Head of Ecosystem Development, Nyobolt
    Dr. Andreas Kammel
    VP Alternative Drivetrains, TRATON
    Dr. Andreas Kammel
    VP Alternative Drivetrains, TRATON
    Winnijar Kauz
    Global Head of Business E-mobility, Stäubli Electrical Connectors
    Winnijar Kauz
    Global Head of Business E-mobility, Stäubli Electrical Connectors
    Andreas Stahl
    CEO, Shell SBRS
    Andreas Stahl
    CEO, Shell SBRS
  • 17.05 - 17.10

    Break
    Short Pit Stop

  • 17.10 - 17.30

    New Technology Pitches
    4x5 min start-up pitches by inspiring entrepreneurs

    Markus Kroeger
    Managing Director, K2 Mobility
    Markus Kroeger
    Managing Director, K2 Mobility
    Maximilian Zähringer
    Co-Founder, FRYTE Mobility
    Maximilian Zähringer
    Co-Founder, FRYTE Mobility
  • 17.30 - 17.50

    Keynote
    Market impacts of the EU's CO2 reduction target and the lookout to 2030, 2035 and 2040

    Thomas Fabian
    Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA
    Thomas Fabian
    Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA
  • 17.50 - 23.00

    Let's Party
    Party with food and drinks

Deep Dives

Dive deeper into various topics in our 30-minute deep dives in the afternoon. Really get to the bottom of the topics with intensive Q&A, a lot of practical know-how and all this in a personal atmosphere with around 40 participants

  • 16.15 - 16.45

    Deep Dive 1
    Android Automotive and SDV for trucks

    Marius Mailat
    CTO, P3 Group
    Marius Mailat
    CTO, P3 Group
  • 16.45 - 17.15

    Deep Dive 2
    Cybersecurity in connected trucks

Conference Day 2

Day 2 | November 4, 2025

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Warm-up
    Morning coffee, first networking and check-in

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.10

    Opening
    Opening of conference day 2

  • 09.10 - 09.30

    Keynote
    Prioritizing safety, scalability and resilience in autonomous trucks

    Raquel Urtasun
    CEO and founder, Waabi
    Raquel Urtasun
    CEO and founder, Waabi
  • 09.30 - 10.05

    Impulse Panel
    From driver assistance to autonomous driving: Market readiness and business cases of autonomous trucks

    Sunny Choi
    Vice President Global Business Development, Plus
    Sunny Choi
    Vice President Global Business Development, Plus
    Peter Hafmar
    Vice President and Head of Autonomous Solutions, TRATON
    Peter Hafmar
    Vice President and Head of Autonomous Solutions, TRATON
    Shawn Kerrigan
    Co-founder and CEO, Plus
    Shawn Kerrigan
    Co-founder and CEO, Plus
    Hendrik Kramer
    Co-founder and CEO, Fernride
    Hendrik Kramer
    Co-founder and CEO, Fernride
  • 10.05 - 10.35

    Break
    Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

  • 10.35 - 10.55

    Keynote
    How SuperPanther's enabler strategy supports the electrification of transportation

    Dr. Michael Ruf
    President of European Market, SuperPanther
    Dr. Michael Ruf
    President of European Market, SuperPanther
  • 10.55 - 11.15

    Keynote
    How BYD will revolutionize e-truck business in Europe

    Baris Akyalcin
    Head of E-trucks Europe, BYD
    Baris Akyalcin
    Head of E-trucks Europe, BYD
  • 11.15 - 11.50

    Impulse Panel
    Global turbulences, political challenges and a stable (global) supply chain

    tba
    Michelin tire plants
    tba
    Michelin tire plants
  • 11.50 - 12.20

    Break
    Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

  • 12.20 - 12.40

    Keynote
    Opportunities and challenges for CO2-neutral freight transport

    Dr. Jürgen Wagner
    SVP Engineering Vehicle and External Engines, MAN Trucks & Bus
    Dr. Jürgen Wagner
    SVP Engineering Vehicle and External Engines, MAN Trucks & Bus
  • 12.40 - 13.00

    Keynote
    Switiching to electric trucks: Beyond technology to mindset and infracstructure

    Maximilian von Löbbecke
    Managing Director, Renault Trucks Germany
    Maximilian von Löbbecke
    Managing Director, Renault Trucks Germany
  • 13.00 - 13.20

    Closing Keynote
    Truck innovations in volatile times: How to speed up implementation

  • 13.20 - 13.30


    Closing

  • 13.30 - 15.00

    Last Networking
    Farewell Lunch and networking