Future of The Car 2025 | Financial Times Live | 12 May 2025 | Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's, Sancroft, Rose St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7DQ
Venue
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's, Sancroft, Rose St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7DQ
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| Event Date |
Tue May 13 BST - Thu May 15 BST (in 4 days)
In your timezone (EDT): Mon May 12 7:00pm - Wed May 14 7:00pm |
| Location |
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's
Sancroft, Rose St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7DQ |
| Region | EMEA |
Details
The automotive industry is facing an array of challenges in its pursuit of net-zero, contending with a sluggish consumer uptake of EVs, changing sales models, fierce competition from new market entrants in China and the continued growth of the connected car. With many 2030 climate targets on the horizon, industry giants and newcomers alike face the critical task of aligning cutting-edge technology investments with sustainable manufacturing practices to survive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
This event will convene in London the most influential players in the global automotive sector, for three days of news-making keynote interviews, lively sessions and unmissable networking opportunities. The programme will equip leaders and innovators in the automotive industry with the knowledge and networks necessary to steer their organisations towards a sustainable and technologically progressive future.
Why Attend?
• Understand
The big picture trends influencing your business function and future strategy.
• Connect
With investors, tech creators & OEM leaders seeking new partners for future vehicle development.
• Discover
New approaches and strategies to help win market share, maximise efficiency and deliver more profit.
Key Themes:
✓ How are ongoing geopolitical tensions reshaping the automotive market landscape?
✓ In an era of heightened protectionism, how can manufacturers secure access to essential raw materials?
✓ What innovative business models can automakers leverage to maximise new revenue streams from the software defined car?
✓ How can the industry accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices in design and production of new vehicles?
✓ How will the industry navigate the slow consumer uptake of EVs and will we see a shift towards vehicle leasing and shared mobility services influencing the market?
✓ What vehicle technologies aside from EVs will play a key role in replacing the internal combustion engine?
Sponsors & Partners
2024 Sponsors
LEAD SPONSORS:
• Cox Automotive
• Lex Autolease
• Uber
• Valeo
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• Verizon Business