Continuously discontinuous?
Our understanding of mobility is changing: for almost a century, it was centered on the automobile. This is changing: the car is but one of many elements of our mobility mix, ranging from trains, buses, and airplanes to tramways, metros, shared bicycles, scooters and more. At the same time, technology that is powering this new world of mobility is changing: from the long dominant ICE to hybrid, battery- or hydrogen-powered. Global supply chains that contribute necessary raw materials, components or finished products are in a state of flux, with some companies contemplating reshoring or changing their manufacturing footprint due to significantly increased geopolitical tensions. Across all these dimensions the war for talent, which in some regions is becoming rather scarce, is continuing.
More than ever before it is difficult to make reliable predictions about the future of mobility, a basic human need and core element of our global, regional and local economy.
At this year’s 37th edition of our annual meeting, we will discuss the current challenges in the mobility ecosystem, with the automotive industry at its core. Continuing with our tradition, we hope to shed some light on mobility-related questions while also addressing the “classic” questions relating to the Spanish, European and global markets. In doing so, we will continue our tradition of providing a premier platform for senior executives from the mobility sector, industry experts and leading academics to exchange ideas about the future of mobility.
