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5th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference

26 Mar - 27 Mar 2025

Session information

General trends in the car industry and the role of competition policy within the industry

Thursday 27 March (0915 - 1000)

Description

For our opening session Christina Kunkel, a professional automotive industry and mobility industry reporter for the Süddeutsche Zeitung, will investigate the current situation, major challenges, and emerging trends in the industry from two very different perspectives.

What is the European Commission's plan for the industry and the difficulties it is facing?
How will GenAI impact the sector?
Will the industry be able to realize its potential?

These and more questions will engage our audience in the topics of the day.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Christina Kunkel	Süddeutsche Zeitung, Munich, Germany

Speakers

Joachim Franz	Microsoft, Munich, Germany
Michele Piergiovani	European Commisssion, Brussels, Belgium

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