Europe’s transport and mobility sectors are at the start of an unprecedented transformation. For the vehicle industries and those in the value chain including the aftermarket sector, zero-emission mobility is the near future, demanding a significant restructuring of business models, manufacturing processes and innovation. As data, AI and connectivity begin to deepen their integration with vehicles and transport networks, the potential to drive insights, efficiencies and services becomes ever more apparent, promising improvements to traffic management, safety, diagnostics and repair, while boosting and enabling European and global climate objectives.
Arguably, electrification is now also essentially mandated, with EU rules stating that cars and vans available on the EU market from 2035 must be zero-emission. The rules also state that there should be a 55 per cent cut in CO2 emissions for new cars sold from 2030 versus 2021 levels. While this will accelerate the transition towards electrification in the transport system in Europe, it also poses several critical questions for the automotive, energy, and broader industry ecosystems.
For the 2035 deadline to be viable, Europe’s access to raw materials, vital in producing batteries and semiconductors for vehicles, must be vastly improved, so that supply chain issues do not block rollout. Investments in charging networks across Europe must be ramped up to ensure adequate capacity. At the same time, the availability of reliable energy sources is a prerequisite to ensuring that electrification, including the building of new battery cell factories and other energy-intensive industries in Europe, are viable. The discussion around the contribution that synthetic fuels can make will be vital in the coming years. Significant focus also remains on improving the affordability of EVs and on driving down the carbon footprint of EV production.
Forum Europe’s attention to detail, organization, and execution truly made this year’s Future of Transport Conference a standout occasion that left a lasting impression on our team.
Seeing so many knowledgeable and influential individuals gathered together in one place was inspiring. We found the discussions incredibly informative and thought-provoking. It was a pleasure to lead the panel discussion on the transition to zero-emission vehicles with distinguished experts representing tech, industry, public policy, and the EU Commission.
Overall, I have nothing but positive feedback for your team and the event that you put together.
Ensuring a thriving European automotive market for 2035 and beyond
Security, Affordability, and Sustainability for the Green and Electric Transition
Digitalisation, Connectivity and Data Access in the Revolution of the Vehicle
Biography available soon
Commissioner for Transport, European Commission
Biography available soon
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Mobility,
Belgium
Ms de Vries has long-standing experience working for strategic EU industry sectors – from automobile manufacturers to automotive suppliers, to the construction equipment sector.
She has held various external affairs and leadership roles, and has a strong track record in representing industries in times of fast-paced transformation.
Prior to her current appointment at ACEA, Sigrid de Vries was Secretary General of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). She also led the Association of the European Construction Equipment Industry (CECE), and headed the external relations and communications department at CNH Industrial.
De Vries previously acted as ACEA’s Director of Communications and Public Relations between 2006 and 2012.
A Dutch national, Ms de Vries studied journalism in the Netherlands. She worked for over a decade as a correspondent for a major financial newspaper, reporting from Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin.
Director General,
European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)
A lawyer by training, Daniel started his career at the European Commission in its competition department. There he worked on transport and digital technology files. During the last Commission term, he managed relations with the European Parliament and the Council, including on digital policy files, and was a speechwriter to Margrethe Vestager. Since 1 December 2019, he works in the Cabinet of Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans on digital aspects of the European Green Deal.
Member of Cabinet, Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans
European Commission
MEP Ismail Ertug was born in Amberg, Germany in 1975. After his studies, he held several different positions at the Health Insurance Scheme AOK. In 2009, he was elected to become a Member of the European Parliament for the first time, and he was re-elected in 2014 as well as 2019.
Since then, MEP Ertug has been a Member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN). In 2019, he was called to hold office as Vice-President of the S&D Group until December 2021. Besides his full membership in the TRAN committee, he is a substitute for the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). He is also a full Member of the Delegation for relations with the People’s Republic of China and a substitute of the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula.
MEP Ertug is involved in topics such as the future of mobility, the reduction of CO2 emissions, the introduction of alternative and cleaner means of propulsion as well as the increase of automation and digitalisation. Furthermore, he stands for the rights of rail passengers, aims for simplifying cross-border travel as well as the regulation of guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network.
Member
European Parliament
Mark Nicklas is the Head of Unit Mobility in the Commission’s DG Industry, Single Market, Entrepeneurship & SMEs (DG GROW) since February 2022, responsible for the industrial policy for the European mobility ecosystem and the single market for motor vehicles. He has been a Head of Unit in DG GROW since 2016, with previous responsibilities for innovation, industrial strategy and most recently international value chains. Before joining DG GROW in 2011, Mark was working for several years on international aviation policy in the European Commission’s DG Mobility & Transport. From 1999 to 2002, he had various functions in the Deutsche Telekom group. Mark holds a Ph.D. in economics.
Head of Unit, Mobility & Energy Intensive Industries, Mobility, DG GROW,
European Commission
Dr. Max Lemke is the Head of Internet of Things (IoT) unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology. He is responsible for several initiatives under the Horizon Europe programme related to the Internet of Things and the digital transformation of key industrial sectors, including in particular the agri-food, smart energy and mobility sectors. Here and in the DIGITAL programmes, he coordinates the activities on the next generation IoT, edge and swarm computing as well as on data spaces and digital industrial platforms for the above sectors. Max is strongly involved in developing and coordinating EU initiatives on the Vehicle of the Future and in particular the European software-defined vehicle ecosystem, in the broader context of proposed legislative initiatives like the Data Act and the Chips Act and its implementation bodies.
In his previous roles at the Commission, Max Lemke had a leading role in developing and coordinating the Digitising European Industry strategy, and was involved in the development of the European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. He was responsible for embedded and cyber-physical systems, advanced computing, and ICT for manufacturing (Industry 4.0). He was co-responsible for the joint technology initiative ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) and the public-private partnership Factories of the Future. In the latter context, he has gradually built the I4MS (ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs) initiative on a European network of digital innovation hubs.
Max has a scientific background in numerical mathematics, high-performance computing, and software engineering. He holds diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a Doctorate in Natural Sciences. In 2020, during a sabbatical, he conducted a study on “The digital industrial ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest” and taught a course on “Geopolitics of innovation: The US, the EU and China” as a guest professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Head of Unit, Internet of Things, DG CONNECT
European Commission
As Head of EU Affairs at Mercedes-Benz, Holger Krahmer is responsible for shaping the political agenda and advocacy strategy of the company at EU level. With more than 19 years’ experience in Brussels, he joined Daimler at the beginning of 2019. Previously, he worked 4 years for the car manufacturer Opel / Groupe PSA as Governmental Affairs Director also with focus on the EU political agenda and company related legislative framework. He has been for 10 years Member of the European Parliament.
Head of EU Affairs,
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mikael Isaksson joined Volvo Cars’ Public Affairs team in 2020, he focuses on digital and connectivity files as the company is engaging on a technology journey that will shape tomorrow’s car experience. Prior to joining Volvo Cars, Mikael worked as a consultant at the Brussels office of the Brunswick Group.
Public Affairs Officer
Volvo Cars
Renata is Government Affairs Director at Ford Motor Company leading the political, regulatory and stakeholder engagement in Brussels while supporting Ford’s objective to transition towards full electrification. Renata has over fifteen years’ experience in public affairs, policy development, corporate strategy, and communications. Previously, she held various roles in the European Commission, a European association, a regional representation, and academia developing expertise on numerous transport, climate, energy, and trade related portfolios. Renata holds postgraduate diplomas in EU politics, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication and languages.
Director Government Affairs
Ford Motor Company
Senior Manager Government Affairs EMEA
Qualcomm
Managing Director,
Europe,
Lucid
Ingrid De Keijser is the Head of Press and PR of Zeleros, the European company based in Spain that leads the development of a scalable hyperloop to connect cities at 1000 km / h with zero direct emissions and reduced infrastructure costs. Previously, Ingrid co-founded an industrialization company and has led the communications for aerospace manufacturers. She has been content creator for business forums, and newspapers, disseminating the impact of industrial innovation and connecting communities between Europe and the Americas. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-de-keijser/?locale=en_US
Head of Press and Public Relations,
Zeleros
Jeremy Rollison is Senior Director of European Government Affairs within Microsoft’s Corporate, External, & Legal Affairs (CELA) group. Based in Brussels, he manages the team responsible for Digital Transformation and Sustainability, focusing specifically on data policy topics. Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked in the Government Relations team at Nokia in the company’s EU representative office and was previously Director of the European Digital Media Association (EDiMA; now Dot.Europe) in Brussels. He has over 15 years of experience in Brussels at the company, association, and consultancy levels, focusing and engaging with EU stakeholders on issues related to the development and delivery of online services in the single market and corresponding EU regulatory policy, with an increasing cross-sectoral policy focus linked to the digital transformation journey(s) of Microsoft customers.
Senior Director
EU Government Affairs
Microsoft Europe
The Managing Director Michael Schäfer joined the Mobility Data Space in January 2022 and acts as CTO and CFO. As electrical engineer looks back on more than 30 years in the IT industry and brings experience in the areas of industrial automation, image processing, Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. During his career, he managed numerous major international projects and most recently headed the “IIoT Application Factory” and “Business & IT Transformation” areas of the Global Competency Center at Software AG in Darmstadt. His credo: “The Mobility Data Space enables society and companies to develop the mobility of the future.”
Managing Director, Mobility Data Space
Germany
Joost is a Belgian national with 30 years of experience in legal and regulatory policy affairs combined with a strong track in strategy and project management. He served as legal and regulatory affairs director with incumbent operators in the telecommunications, postal, eCommerce/logistics and automotive sectors. He had leading policy-making roles in European associations such as PostEurop, FEDMA, and ACEA as well as at the United Nations level (UPU). Joost has also been a member of the cabinet of the Belgian Minister of Economy and director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, an EU consultancy firm.
Before joining ERTICO in January 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Smart Mobility Director of ACEA for over five years. Joost held positions as chair of the Strategy Committee of ERTICO-ITS Europe as well as a member of its Supervisory Board. He serves also as a member of the Board and Vice President of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
As a frequent speaker at conferences and author of papers, he engages with stakeholders on European and international policy issues and research and innovation project management issues in mobility and digital agenda context.
Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German.
CEO
ERTICO-ITS Europe
Sofie joined T&E in May 2020 after three years working as policy coordinator for climate, energy and environment at the Flemish socialist party. Today she leads T&E’s road freight team. Before becoming T&E’s clean trucks director, Sofie worked on the shipping team and led the Climate Team’s work on the Effort Sharing Regulation and carbon pricing in the non-ETS sectors.
Sofie holds a master degree in international politics. She kick-started her career advising companies on their commuting policy. Sofie is a firm believer in the power of thoughtful, committed citizens to change the world and organised some of Brussels biggest climate marches as coordinator of Climate Express, Belgium’s first citizen climate movement. She sits on the board of the Flemish just transition NGO (Reset.Vlaanderen), as well as on the Sounding Board of the Belgian network for companies with Science Based Targets (Belgian Alliance for Climate Action).
Freight Director
Transport and Environment
Director, EU Advocacy & General Delegate
IRU
Marion Jungbluth has headed the Mobility and Travel team at the German Consumer Association (vzbv) since 2013. She is responsible for the topics of mobility, travel and resource protection. She represents the vzbv in various stakeholder committees, such as the Round Table on Automated and Connected Driving in the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport. Marion Jungbluth is chairwoman of the advisory board at the conciliation board for public transport (söp), deputy chairwoman of the advisory board at the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and a member of the council of the Agora Verkehrswende.
Marion Jungbluth studied business administration, political science, sociology and psychology. After working for many years as a research assistant for various members of the Bundestag, she worked as a consultant for sustainable mobility on the federal executive board of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).
Team Leader, Mobility and Travel,
Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv)
Benjamin Denis is Head of Industrial Policy coordination/senior advisor for industriAll European Trade Union. He is mainly responsible for industrial policy and the European Green Deal. He is also in charge of industriAll Europe’s automotive network. He used to work for the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) where he mainly dealt with climate and energy issues and coordinated related ETUC activities. His work has notably contributed to mainstream “Just Transition” in EU climate policy as well as in UN climate negotiations (UNFCCC). Before joining the ETUC, he worked in the Climate department of the Belgian Federal Ministry of the Environment. In that capacity, he has been active in various EU expert groups as well as in the UNFCCC process. Holding a PhD in political science (Université libre de Bruxelles), he is also Visiting Professor at the Saint-Louis University in Brussels.
Senior Policy Advisor
IndustriAll Europe
Wolfgang Blau is Co-Founder of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network and Managing Partner of the Climate Hub at Brunswick.
He is the Co-Founder of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network at Oxford University, a global network that trains journalists from more than 250 leading news organizations each year on how to improve their climate journalism. Wolfgang is the Managing Partner of Brunswick’s global climate hub and an expert in climate communications.Previously, he was President International and Global Chief Operating Officer of Condé Nast. Prior to that, he was Chief Digital Officer and, latterly, President at Condé Nast International where he modernized the company’s digital publishing portfolio, initiated the launch of ‘Vogue Business’ and successfully led the Asian, European and Latin American companies into a merger of Condé Nast International with its US sister company.Wolfgang began his career as a radio journalist and news editor in Germany, after which he spent six years in the San Francisco Bay Area covering digital technology and media companies for German national newspapers and broadcasters. On his return to Germany, he became Editor-in-Chief of ZEIT ONLINE, a position that won him Germany’s “Chief Editor of the Year” award.He is an advisor to the United Nations Climate Division, UNFCCC and a Trustee of Internews.org. He will be a Visiting Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House in 2023.
Managing Partner Climate Hub, Brunswick
Co-Founder of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network
Geraint Edwards is the Managing Director at FiscalNote’s Brussels office, leading a team of 15+ policy analysts and supporting EU Issue Tracker’s operations to monitor legislative developments at the EU level. Previously, he served eight years as a partner and Head of Policy at Shungham and played a key role in developing and maintaining EU Issue Tracker’s high reputation for the quality and relevance of its policy intelligence and analysis. Working in EU intelligence, regulatory monitoring, and political analysis for over 15 years, Geraint has an LLM degree in European Law from the College of Europe, a Master’s degree in European Law from the Université de Tours, and an LLB from the University of East Anglia.
Managing Director
FiscalNote Europe
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Chairman
Forum Europe
This year’s conference will look at Europe’s automotive sector in its role as a significant employer and innovator facing unprecedented volatility and upheaval. What does the future look like for the European vehicle and batteries sector? What support does it need from regulators to survive and thrive in the green transition? How will geopolitics impact progress to zero-emission mobility for 2035? What progress is the sector making in the tilt towards software and digital, and as we move towards 5G-Advanced and eventually to 6G, what new use cases and applications are going to emerge and how can these be harnessed to make our roads and cities smarter and safer?
Note: All timings are in Central European Time (CET)
Ms de Vries has long-standing experience working for strategic EU industry sectors – from automobile manufacturers to automotive suppliers, to the construction equipment sector.
She has held various external affairs and leadership roles, and has a strong track record in representing industries in times of fast-paced transformation.
Prior to her current appointment at ACEA, Sigrid de Vries was Secretary General of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). She also led the Association of the European Construction Equipment Industry (CECE), and headed the external relations and communications department at CNH Industrial.
De Vries previously acted as ACEA’s Director of Communications and Public Relations between 2006 and 2012.
A Dutch national, Ms de Vries studied journalism in the Netherlands. She worked for over a decade as a correspondent for a major financial newspaper, reporting from Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Up until a few weeks ago, the promulgation of the EU’s law stating that cars and vans placed on the EU market must be zero-emission from 2035 seemed a ‘done deal’. With a number of Member States now objecting to the legislation as it stands and pushing for a new proposal including provisions that would allow the sales of vehicles with combustion engines running on e-fuels, the passage of the law seems now uncertain. Proponents for the new proposal claim that it would make the process more technology neutral, opponents argues that synthetic fuels require a lot of energy to produce and would therefore compromise the EU’s commitment to creating an energy-efficient transport sector in Europe, as outlined in the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Regardless of what is ultimately agreed, an accompanying policy framework that ensures the 2035 deadline is viable will be required. What will progress look like, and what will conditions in 2035 have to be for this transition to succeed?
As the European automotive and aftermarket sectors transform, there has been much discussion about their ability to continue to be globally competitive. This session will analyse the transition these sectors are making and the development of the market for EVs in Europe. In the context of the 2023 year of European Skills, what will this major transformation of such a significant European sector mean for skills and employment to meet these obligations? How will the industry evolve? What role will there be for the continuation of the production of ICE vehicles for export? To avoid stunting the market for EVs, what needs to be done to ensure that supply chains are resilient, particularly in the case of both semiconductors and raw materials? How will so-called techno-nationalism interact with the development of the market for EVs through until 2035?
Mark Nicklas is the Head of Unit Mobility in the Commission’s DG Industry, Single Market, Entrepeneurship & SMEs (DG GROW) since February 2022, responsible for the industrial policy for the European mobility ecosystem and the single market for motor vehicles. He has been a Head of Unit in DG GROW since 2016, with previous responsibilities for innovation, industrial strategy and most recently international value chains. Before joining DG GROW in 2011, Mark was working for several years on international aviation policy in the European Commission’s DG Mobility & Transport. From 1999 to 2002, he had various functions in the Deutsche Telekom group. Mark holds a Ph.D. in economics.
As Head of EU Affairs at Mercedes-Benz, Holger Krahmer is responsible for shaping the political agenda and advocacy strategy of the company at EU level. With more than 19 years’ experience in Brussels, he joined Daimler at the beginning of 2019. Previously, he worked 4 years for the car manufacturer Opel / Groupe PSA as Governmental Affairs Director also with focus on the EU political agenda and company related legislative framework. He has been for 10 years Member of the European Parliament.
Sofie joined T&E in May 2020 after three years working as policy coordinator for climate, energy and environment at the Flemish socialist party. Today she leads T&E’s road freight team. Before becoming T&E’s clean trucks director, Sofie worked on the shipping team and led the Climate Team’s work on the Effort Sharing Regulation and carbon pricing in the non-ETS sectors.
Sofie holds a master degree in international politics. She kick-started her career advising companies on their commuting policy. Sofie is a firm believer in the power of thoughtful, committed citizens to change the world and organised some of Brussels biggest climate marches as coordinator of Climate Express, Belgium’s first citizen climate movement. She sits on the board of the Flemish just transition NGO (Reset.Vlaanderen), as well as on the Sounding Board of the Belgian network for companies with Science Based Targets (Belgian Alliance for Climate Action).
Benjamin Denis is Head of Industrial Policy coordination/senior advisor for industriAll European Trade Union. He is mainly responsible for industrial policy and the European Green Deal. He is also in charge of industriAll Europe’s automotive network. He used to work for the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) where he mainly dealt with climate and energy issues and coordinated related ETUC activities. His work has notably contributed to mainstream “Just Transition” in EU climate policy as well as in UN climate negotiations (UNFCCC). Before joining the ETUC, he worked in the Climate department of the Belgian Federal Ministry of the Environment. In that capacity, he has been active in various EU expert groups as well as in the UNFCCC process. Holding a PhD in political science (Université libre de Bruxelles), he is also Visiting Professor at the Saint-Louis University in Brussels.
Jeremy Rollison is Senior Director of European Government Affairs within Microsoft’s Corporate, External, & Legal Affairs (CELA) group. Based in Brussels, he manages the team responsible for Digital Transformation and Sustainability, focusing specifically on data policy topics. Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked in the Government Relations team at Nokia in the company’s EU representative office and was previously Director of the European Digital Media Association (EDiMA; now Dot.Europe) in Brussels. He has over 15 years of experience in Brussels at the company, association, and consultancy levels, focusing and engaging with EU stakeholders on issues related to the development and delivery of online services in the single market and corresponding EU regulatory policy, with an increasing cross-sectoral policy focus linked to the digital transformation journey(s) of Microsoft customers.
Geraint Edwards is the Managing Director at FiscalNote’s Brussels office, leading a team of 15+ policy analysts and supporting EU Issue Tracker’s operations to monitor legislative developments at the EU level. Previously, he served eight years as a partner and Head of Policy at Shungham and played a key role in developing and maintaining EU Issue Tracker’s high reputation for the quality and relevance of its policy intelligence and analysis. Working in EU intelligence, regulatory monitoring, and political analysis for over 15 years, Geraint has an LLM degree in European Law from the College of Europe, a Master’s degree in European Law from the Université de Tours, and an LLB from the University of East Anglia.
The green transition in Europe will rely on low and zero-carbon energy sources to succeed. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent impact on inflation and energy prices have demonstrated that Europe’s strategic autonomy must now stretch to ensure that the energy consumed in the EU comes from reliable renewable and low-carbon sources. Both the electrification and digitalisation of transport systems will depend on this scenario, and consumers will require affordable prices to participate in this transition. What are the latest developments in the EU’s RePowerEU initiative, and what work is necessary to decouple Europe from unreliable energy sources? What does the likely development of Europe’s industrial base, including the building of new battery cell factories and other relevant energy-intensive industries, look like in the current context? Is the European Commission’s 45% share of renewables in the European energy mix by 2035 in the current volatile context realistic? What is the likely input and share in the energy mix of renewable, synthetic and e-fuels? How are car makers innovating to drive down the total cost of ownership of EVs?
A lawyer by training, Daniel started his career at the European Commission in its competition department. There he worked on transport and digital technology files. During the last Commission term, he managed relations with the European Parliament and the Council, including on digital policy files, and was a speechwriter to Margrethe Vestager. Since 1 December 2019, he works in the Cabinet of Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans on digital aspects of the European Green Deal.
Renata is Government Affairs Director at Ford Motor Company leading the political, regulatory and stakeholder engagement in Brussels while supporting Ford’s objective to transition towards full electrification. Renata has over fifteen years’ experience in public affairs, policy development, corporate strategy, and communications. Previously, she held various roles in the European Commission, a European association, a regional representation, and academia developing expertise on numerous transport, climate, energy, and trade related portfolios. Renata holds postgraduate diplomas in EU politics, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication and languages.
Michael van der Sande is Managing Director, Europe at Lucid. He is responsible for Lucid’s European go-to-market strategy and operations.
Most recently, Michael was the Managing Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover where he oversaw the development, launch, and commercialization of multiple high-end Jaguar and Land Rover products. Earlier in his career Michael was an active and early participant in the transition to Electric Vehicles as early as 2008, having held the roles of Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service at Tesla from 2008-2009 and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Renault Group from 2013-2016.
Michael holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration from Nyenrode University in The Netherlands and completed the London Business School Senior Executive Programme.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Ingrid De Keijser is the Head of Press and PR of Zeleros, the European company based in Spain that leads the development of a scalable hyperloop to connect cities at 1000 km / h with zero direct emissions and reduced infrastructure costs. Previously, Ingrid co-founded an industrialization company and has led the communications for aerospace manufacturers. She has been content creator for business forums, and newspapers, disseminating the impact of industrial innovation and connecting communities between Europe and the Americas. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-de-keijser/?locale=en_US
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Joost is a Belgian national with 30 years of experience in legal and regulatory policy affairs combined with a strong track in strategy and project management. He served as legal and regulatory affairs director with incumbent operators in the telecommunications, postal, eCommerce/logistics and automotive sectors. He had leading policy-making roles in European associations such as PostEurop, FEDMA, and ACEA as well as at the United Nations level (UPU). Joost has also been a member of the cabinet of the Belgian Minister of Economy and director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, an EU consultancy firm.
Before joining ERTICO in January 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Smart Mobility Director of ACEA for over five years. Joost held positions as chair of the Strategy Committee of ERTICO-ITS Europe as well as a member of its Supervisory Board. He serves also as a member of the Board and Vice President of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
As a frequent speaker at conferences and author of papers, he engages with stakeholders on European and international policy issues and research and innovation project management issues in mobility and digital agenda context.
Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German, Joost holds a Master’s Degree in Economic Business Law, a Master’s Degree in law and a Diploma in Teaching Law (Universities of Leuven, Poitiers and Louvain-la-Neuve). He gained additional education in the economic, business and management areas.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
In parallel to the transition to zero-emission, both the automotive and related sectors such as the aftermarket are undergoing a digital transformation that will revolutionise how vehicles will be manufactured and repaired, how they operate and their interactions with the external environment. New electric vehicle architectures offer an opportunity to build vehicles with coherent software platforms from the ground up, but how are European manufacturers developing their software competencies, and what are the innovation stakes at play? What is the latest concerning the development of transport and mobility data spaces in the EU, and what might be the innovation and data access benefits? How are 5G-enabled technologies such as autonomous vehicles and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication already starting to redefine the automotive sector? As we move towards 5G-Advanced and eventually to 6G, what new use cases and applications will emerge, and how can these be harnessed to make our roads and cities smarter and safer?
What opportunities are emerging for new revenue streams in connected cars, and how does regulation need to evolve to facilitate new business models? On-demand services, sharing offers, and vehicle usage concepts are already on the market, but what will be the long-term contribution of these new mobility solutions? As new manufacturers enter the marketplace, particularly from Asia and the US, how are European automotive manufacturers working to ensure global competitiveness?
Dr. Max Lemke is the Head of Internet of Things (IoT) unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology. He is responsible for several initiatives under the Horizon Europe programme related to the Internet of Things and the digital transformation of key industrial sectors, including in particular the agri-food, smart energy and mobility sectors. Here and in the DIGITAL programmes, he coordinates the activities on the next generation IoT, edge and swarm computing as well as on data spaces and digital industrial platforms for the above sectors. Max is strongly involved in developing and coordinating EU initiatives on the Vehicle of the Future and in particular the European software-defined vehicle ecosystem, in the broader context of proposed legislative initiatives like the Data Act and the Chips Act and its implementation bodies.
In his previous roles at the Commission, Max Lemke had a leading role in developing and coordinating the Digitising European Industry strategy, and was involved in the development of the European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. He was responsible for embedded and cyber-physical systems, advanced computing, and ICT for manufacturing (Industry 4.0). He was co-responsible for the joint technology initiative ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) and the public-private partnership Factories of the Future. In the latter context, he has gradually built the I4MS (ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs) initiative on a European network of digital innovation hubs.
Max has a scientific background in numerical mathematics, high-performance computing, and software engineering. He holds diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a Doctorate in Natural Sciences. In 2020, during a sabbatical, he conducted a study on “The digital industrial ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest” and taught a course on “Geopolitics of innovation: The US, the EU and China” as a guest professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The Managing Director Michael Schäfer joined the Mobility Data Space in January 2022 and acts as CTO and CFO. As electrical engineer looks back on more than 30 years in the IT industry and brings experience in the areas of industrial automation, image processing, Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. During his career, he managed numerous major international projects and most recently headed the “IIoT Application Factory” and “Business & IT Transformation” areas of the Global Competency Center at Software AG in Darmstadt. His credo: “The Mobility Data Space enables society and companies to develop the mobility of the future.”
Juliana Koza serves as a Senior Manager for Government Affairs in Germany and Europe, since 2020. She focuses on the topics of automotive, cybersecurity, metaverse and sustainability among others.
Prior to joining Qualcomm, Juliana worked as the political advisor to the former German State Secretary for Digital and Transport. She worked as a strategic advisor to the Board of the Association of German Public Banks in Berlin, managing complex and high-profile projects with members of the German Parliament, Ministries, as well as members of the European Parliament, and the European Commission. Juliana started her career as an intern at Volkswagen working on public policy with organizations.
Juliana has an MBA in Management and Business Strategy from the Munich University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Passau (Germany) in Governance & Public Policy with the focus on Law and International Politics. She spent one semester abroad studying
politics and economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan).
Mikael Isaksson joined Volvo Cars’ Public Affairs team in 2020, he focuses on digital and connectivity files as the company is engaging on a technology journey that will shape tomorrow’s car experience. Prior to joining Volvo Cars, Mikael worked as a consultant at the Brussels office of the Brunswick Group.
Joost is a Belgian national with 30 years of experience in legal and regulatory policy affairs combined with a strong track in strategy and project management. He served as legal and regulatory affairs director with incumbent operators in the telecommunications, postal, eCommerce/logistics and automotive sectors. He had leading policy-making roles in European associations such as PostEurop, FEDMA, and ACEA as well as at the United Nations level (UPU). Joost has also been a member of the cabinet of the Belgian Minister of Economy and director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, an EU consultancy firm.
Before joining ERTICO in January 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Smart Mobility Director of ACEA for over five years. Joost held positions as chair of the Strategy Committee of ERTICO-ITS Europe as well as a member of its Supervisory Board. He serves also as a member of the Board and Vice President of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
As a frequent speaker at conferences and author of papers, he engages with stakeholders on European and international policy issues and research and innovation project management issues in mobility and digital agenda context.
Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German, Joost holds a Master’s Degree in Economic Business Law, a Master’s Degree in law and a Diploma in Teaching Law (Universities of Leuven, Poitiers and Louvain-la-Neuve). He gained additional education in the economic, business and management areas.
Marion Jungbluth has headed the Mobility and Travel team at the German Consumer Association (vzbv) since 2013. She is responsible for the topics of mobility, travel and resource protection. She represents the vzbv in various stakeholder committees, such as the Round Table on Automated and Connected Driving in the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport. Marion Jungbluth is chairwoman of the advisory board at the conciliation board for public transport (söp), deputy chairwoman of the advisory board at the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and a member of the council of the Agora Verkehrswende.
Marion Jungbluth studied business administration, political science, sociology and psychology. After working for many years as a research assistant for various members of the Bundestag, she worked as a consultant for sustainable mobility on the federal executive board of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).
Ms de Vries has long-standing experience working for strategic EU industry sectors – from automobile manufacturers to automotive suppliers, to the construction equipment sector.
She has held various external affairs and leadership roles, and has a strong track record in representing industries in times of fast-paced transformation.
Prior to her current appointment at ACEA, Sigrid de Vries was Secretary General of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). She also led the Association of the European Construction Equipment Industry (CECE), and headed the external relations and communications department at CNH Industrial.
De Vries previously acted as ACEA’s Director of Communications and Public Relations between 2006 and 2012.
A Dutch national, Ms de Vries studied journalism in the Netherlands. She worked for over a decade as a correspondent for a major financial newspaper, reporting from Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Up until a few weeks ago, the promulgation of the EU’s law stating that cars and vans placed on the EU market must be zero-emission from 2035 seemed a ‘done deal’. With a number of Member States now objecting to the legislation as it stands and pushing for a new proposal including provisions that would allow the sales of vehicles with combustion engines running on e-fuels, the passage of the law seems now uncertain. Proponents for the new proposal claim that it would make the process more technology neutral, opponents argues that synthetic fuels require a lot of energy to produce and would therefore compromise the EU’s commitment to creating an energy-efficient transport sector in Europe, as outlined in the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Regardless of what is ultimately agreed, an accompanying policy framework that ensures the 2035 deadline is viable will be required. What will progress look like, and what will conditions in 2035 have to be for this transition to succeed?
As the European automotive and aftermarket sectors transform, there has been much discussion about their ability to continue to be globally competitive. This session will analyse the transition these sectors are making and the development of the market for EVs in Europe. In the context of the 2023 year of European Skills, what will this major transformation of such a significant European sector mean for skills and employment to meet these obligations? How will the industry evolve? What role will there be for the continuation of the production of ICE vehicles for export? To avoid stunting the market for EVs, what needs to be done to ensure that supply chains are resilient, particularly in the case of both semiconductors and raw materials? How will so-called techno-nationalism interact with the development of the market for EVs through until 2035?
Mark Nicklas is the Head of Unit Mobility in the Commission’s DG Industry, Single Market, Entrepeneurship & SMEs (DG GROW) since February 2022, responsible for the industrial policy for the European mobility ecosystem and the single market for motor vehicles. He has been a Head of Unit in DG GROW since 2016, with previous responsibilities for innovation, industrial strategy and most recently international value chains. Before joining DG GROW in 2011, Mark was working for several years on international aviation policy in the European Commission’s DG Mobility & Transport. From 1999 to 2002, he had various functions in the Deutsche Telekom group. Mark holds a Ph.D. in economics.
As Head of EU Affairs at Mercedes-Benz, Holger Krahmer is responsible for shaping the political agenda and advocacy strategy of the company at EU level. With more than 19 years’ experience in Brussels, he joined Daimler at the beginning of 2019. Previously, he worked 4 years for the car manufacturer Opel / Groupe PSA as Governmental Affairs Director also with focus on the EU political agenda and company related legislative framework. He has been for 10 years Member of the European Parliament.
Sofie joined T&E in May 2020 after three years working as policy coordinator for climate, energy and environment at the Flemish socialist party. Today she leads T&E’s road freight team. Before becoming T&E’s clean trucks director, Sofie worked on the shipping team and led the Climate Team’s work on the Effort Sharing Regulation and carbon pricing in the non-ETS sectors.
Sofie holds a master degree in international politics. She kick-started her career advising companies on their commuting policy. Sofie is a firm believer in the power of thoughtful, committed citizens to change the world and organised some of Brussels biggest climate marches as coordinator of Climate Express, Belgium’s first citizen climate movement. She sits on the board of the Flemish just transition NGO (Reset.Vlaanderen), as well as on the Sounding Board of the Belgian network for companies with Science Based Targets (Belgian Alliance for Climate Action).
Benjamin Denis is Head of Industrial Policy coordination/senior advisor for industriAll European Trade Union. He is mainly responsible for industrial policy and the European Green Deal. He is also in charge of industriAll Europe’s automotive network. He used to work for the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) where he mainly dealt with climate and energy issues and coordinated related ETUC activities. His work has notably contributed to mainstream “Just Transition” in EU climate policy as well as in UN climate negotiations (UNFCCC). Before joining the ETUC, he worked in the Climate department of the Belgian Federal Ministry of the Environment. In that capacity, he has been active in various EU expert groups as well as in the UNFCCC process. Holding a PhD in political science (Université libre de Bruxelles), he is also Visiting Professor at the Saint-Louis University in Brussels.
Jeremy Rollison is Senior Director of European Government Affairs within Microsoft’s Corporate, External, & Legal Affairs (CELA) group. Based in Brussels, he manages the team responsible for Digital Transformation and Sustainability, focusing specifically on data policy topics. Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked in the Government Relations team at Nokia in the company’s EU representative office and was previously Director of the European Digital Media Association (EDiMA; now Dot.Europe) in Brussels. He has over 15 years of experience in Brussels at the company, association, and consultancy levels, focusing and engaging with EU stakeholders on issues related to the development and delivery of online services in the single market and corresponding EU regulatory policy, with an increasing cross-sectoral policy focus linked to the digital transformation journey(s) of Microsoft customers.
Geraint Edwards is the Managing Director at FiscalNote’s Brussels office, leading a team of 15+ policy analysts and supporting EU Issue Tracker’s operations to monitor legislative developments at the EU level. Previously, he served eight years as a partner and Head of Policy at Shungham and played a key role in developing and maintaining EU Issue Tracker’s high reputation for the quality and relevance of its policy intelligence and analysis. Working in EU intelligence, regulatory monitoring, and political analysis for over 15 years, Geraint has an LLM degree in European Law from the College of Europe, a Master’s degree in European Law from the Université de Tours, and an LLB from the University of East Anglia.
The green transition in Europe will rely on low and zero-carbon energy sources to succeed. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent impact on inflation and energy prices have demonstrated that Europe’s strategic autonomy must now stretch to ensure that the energy consumed in the EU comes from reliable renewable and low-carbon sources. Both the electrification and digitalisation of transport systems will depend on this scenario, and consumers will require affordable prices to participate in this transition. What are the latest developments in the EU’s RePowerEU initiative, and what work is necessary to decouple Europe from unreliable energy sources? What does the likely development of Europe’s industrial base, including the building of new battery cell factories and other relevant energy-intensive industries, look like in the current context? Is the European Commission’s 45% share of renewables in the European energy mix by 2035 in the current volatile context realistic? What is the likely input and share in the energy mix of renewable, synthetic and e-fuels? How are car makers innovating to drive down the total cost of ownership of EVs?
A lawyer by training, Daniel started his career at the European Commission in its competition department. There he worked on transport and digital technology files. During the last Commission term, he managed relations with the European Parliament and the Council, including on digital policy files, and was a speechwriter to Margrethe Vestager. Since 1 December 2019, he works in the Cabinet of Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans on digital aspects of the European Green Deal.
Renata is Government Affairs Director at Ford Motor Company leading the political, regulatory and stakeholder engagement in Brussels while supporting Ford’s objective to transition towards full electrification. Renata has over fifteen years’ experience in public affairs, policy development, corporate strategy, and communications. Previously, she held various roles in the European Commission, a European association, a regional representation, and academia developing expertise on numerous transport, climate, energy, and trade related portfolios. Renata holds postgraduate diplomas in EU politics, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication and languages.
Michael van der Sande is Managing Director, Europe at Lucid. He is responsible for Lucid’s European go-to-market strategy and operations.
Most recently, Michael was the Managing Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover where he oversaw the development, launch, and commercialization of multiple high-end Jaguar and Land Rover products. Earlier in his career Michael was an active and early participant in the transition to Electric Vehicles as early as 2008, having held the roles of Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service at Tesla from 2008-2009 and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Renault Group from 2013-2016.
Michael holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration from Nyenrode University in The Netherlands and completed the London Business School Senior Executive Programme.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Ingrid De Keijser is the Head of Press and PR of Zeleros, the European company based in Spain that leads the development of a scalable hyperloop to connect cities at 1000 km / h with zero direct emissions and reduced infrastructure costs. Previously, Ingrid co-founded an industrialization company and has led the communications for aerospace manufacturers. She has been content creator for business forums, and newspapers, disseminating the impact of industrial innovation and connecting communities between Europe and the Americas. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-de-keijser/?locale=en_US
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
Joost is a Belgian national with 30 years of experience in legal and regulatory policy affairs combined with a strong track in strategy and project management. He served as legal and regulatory affairs director with incumbent operators in the telecommunications, postal, eCommerce/logistics and automotive sectors. He had leading policy-making roles in European associations such as PostEurop, FEDMA, and ACEA as well as at the United Nations level (UPU). Joost has also been a member of the cabinet of the Belgian Minister of Economy and director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, an EU consultancy firm.
Before joining ERTICO in January 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Smart Mobility Director of ACEA for over five years. Joost held positions as chair of the Strategy Committee of ERTICO-ITS Europe as well as a member of its Supervisory Board. He serves also as a member of the Board and Vice President of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
As a frequent speaker at conferences and author of papers, he engages with stakeholders on European and international policy issues and research and innovation project management issues in mobility and digital agenda context.
Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German, Joost holds a Master’s Degree in Economic Business Law, a Master’s Degree in law and a Diploma in Teaching Law (Universities of Leuven, Poitiers and Louvain-la-Neuve). He gained additional education in the economic, business and management areas.
Paul Adamson is chairman of Forum Europe and founder and editor of Encompass, an online magazine dedicated to covering the European Union and Europe’s place in the world.
Paul is a member of the Centre for European Reform’s advisory board and Rand Europe’s Council of Advisors. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute, King’s College London, a patron of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
In 2012, Paul was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to promoting understanding of the European Union” and in 2016 he was made a Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite by the French government.
In parallel to the transition to zero-emission, both the automotive and related sectors such as the aftermarket are undergoing a digital transformation that will revolutionise how vehicles will be manufactured and repaired, how they operate and their interactions with the external environment. New electric vehicle architectures offer an opportunity to build vehicles with coherent software platforms from the ground up, but how are European manufacturers developing their software competencies, and what are the innovation stakes at play? What is the latest concerning the development of transport and mobility data spaces in the EU, and what might be the innovation and data access benefits? How are 5G-enabled technologies such as autonomous vehicles and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication already starting to redefine the automotive sector? As we move towards 5G-Advanced and eventually to 6G, what new use cases and applications will emerge, and how can these be harnessed to make our roads and cities smarter and safer?
What opportunities are emerging for new revenue streams in connected cars, and how does regulation need to evolve to facilitate new business models? On-demand services, sharing offers, and vehicle usage concepts are already on the market, but what will be the long-term contribution of these new mobility solutions? As new manufacturers enter the marketplace, particularly from Asia and the US, how are European automotive manufacturers working to ensure global competitiveness?
Dr. Max Lemke is the Head of Internet of Things (IoT) unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology. He is responsible for several initiatives under the Horizon Europe programme related to the Internet of Things and the digital transformation of key industrial sectors, including in particular the agri-food, smart energy and mobility sectors. Here and in the DIGITAL programmes, he coordinates the activities on the next generation IoT, edge and swarm computing as well as on data spaces and digital industrial platforms for the above sectors. Max is strongly involved in developing and coordinating EU initiatives on the Vehicle of the Future and in particular the European software-defined vehicle ecosystem, in the broader context of proposed legislative initiatives like the Data Act and the Chips Act and its implementation bodies.
In his previous roles at the Commission, Max Lemke had a leading role in developing and coordinating the Digitising European Industry strategy, and was involved in the development of the European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. He was responsible for embedded and cyber-physical systems, advanced computing, and ICT for manufacturing (Industry 4.0). He was co-responsible for the joint technology initiative ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) and the public-private partnership Factories of the Future. In the latter context, he has gradually built the I4MS (ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs) initiative on a European network of digital innovation hubs.
Max has a scientific background in numerical mathematics, high-performance computing, and software engineering. He holds diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a Doctorate in Natural Sciences. In 2020, during a sabbatical, he conducted a study on “The digital industrial ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest” and taught a course on “Geopolitics of innovation: The US, the EU and China” as a guest professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The Managing Director Michael Schäfer joined the Mobility Data Space in January 2022 and acts as CTO and CFO. As electrical engineer looks back on more than 30 years in the IT industry and brings experience in the areas of industrial automation, image processing, Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. During his career, he managed numerous major international projects and most recently headed the “IIoT Application Factory” and “Business & IT Transformation” areas of the Global Competency Center at Software AG in Darmstadt. His credo: “The Mobility Data Space enables society and companies to develop the mobility of the future.”
Juliana Koza serves as a Senior Manager for Government Affairs in Germany and Europe, since 2020. She focuses on the topics of automotive, cybersecurity, metaverse and sustainability among others.
Prior to joining Qualcomm, Juliana worked as the political advisor to the former German State Secretary for Digital and Transport. She worked as a strategic advisor to the Board of the Association of German Public Banks in Berlin, managing complex and high-profile projects with members of the German Parliament, Ministries, as well as members of the European Parliament, and the European Commission. Juliana started her career as an intern at Volkswagen working on public policy with organizations.
Juliana has an MBA in Management and Business Strategy from the Munich University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Passau (Germany) in Governance & Public Policy with the focus on Law and International Politics. She spent one semester abroad studying
politics and economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan).
Mikael Isaksson joined Volvo Cars’ Public Affairs team in 2020, he focuses on digital and connectivity files as the company is engaging on a technology journey that will shape tomorrow’s car experience. Prior to joining Volvo Cars, Mikael worked as a consultant at the Brussels office of the Brunswick Group.
Joost is a Belgian national with 30 years of experience in legal and regulatory policy affairs combined with a strong track in strategy and project management. He served as legal and regulatory affairs director with incumbent operators in the telecommunications, postal, eCommerce/logistics and automotive sectors. He had leading policy-making roles in European associations such as PostEurop, FEDMA, and ACEA as well as at the United Nations level (UPU). Joost has also been a member of the cabinet of the Belgian Minister of Economy and director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, an EU consultancy firm.
Before joining ERTICO in January 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Smart Mobility Director of ACEA for over five years. Joost held positions as chair of the Strategy Committee of ERTICO-ITS Europe as well as a member of its Supervisory Board. He serves also as a member of the Board and Vice President of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
As a frequent speaker at conferences and author of papers, he engages with stakeholders on European and international policy issues and research and innovation project management issues in mobility and digital agenda context.
Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German, Joost holds a Master’s Degree in Economic Business Law, a Master’s Degree in law and a Diploma in Teaching Law (Universities of Leuven, Poitiers and Louvain-la-Neuve). He gained additional education in the economic, business and management areas.
Marion Jungbluth has headed the Mobility and Travel team at the German Consumer Association (vzbv) since 2013. She is responsible for the topics of mobility, travel and resource protection. She represents the vzbv in various stakeholder committees, such as the Round Table on Automated and Connected Driving in the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport. Marion Jungbluth is chairwoman of the advisory board at the conciliation board for public transport (söp), deputy chairwoman of the advisory board at the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and a member of the council of the Agora Verkehrswende.
Marion Jungbluth studied business administration, political science, sociology and psychology. After working for many years as a research assistant for various members of the Bundestag, she worked as a consultant for sustainable mobility on the federal executive board of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).
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