Join us on the 4th of December 2025 at the Cacaofabriek in Helmond for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to the future of the automotive industry in a rapidly changing world.
This year’s edition of autoMEETive brings together leading voices from industry and research to share their insights on mobility supply chains, innovation, and resilience in challenging times.
We’ll also look back at the key developments of 2025 and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026.
Program highlights
13:00 | Welcome & registration
13:30 | Opening by Pim Grol, Managing Director, RAI Automotive Industry NL
13:40 | Joke Heijmans, Senior Director Purchasing, DAF Trucks N.V.
“Strategic Purchasing and Managing of Supply Chains”
14:10 | Jan-Philipp Hasenberg, Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbH
“Automotive Outlook 2040 – Innovation, Competition, and Value Chain Transformation”
14:40 | Networking break
15:25 | Launch of the Automotive Roadmap 2025–2030 & Panel Discussion with RAI Automotive Industry NL Programme Managers
16:00 | Erik Wegewijs, Lead Instructor Special Forces Vips (Videoland)
On mental strength, perseverance, and leadership under pressure
17:00 | Networking reception
18:00 | End of autoMEETive 2025
Please note! Although the programme is in English, Erik Wegewijs' lecture will be in Dutch.
During the networking breaks, don’t miss the chance to meet the InMotion student team from TU/e and explore their innovative electric race car, a true showcase of Dutch engineering excellence.
Practical information
Free parking is available at the Cacaofabriek for all attendees.
Prefer to travel by public transport? The Helmond train station is just a short 5-minute walk from the venue.
Registration
Participation is free of charge, but please note that due to high interest, attendance is limited to two representatives per company.
