Global Auto Manufacturers To Gather at Web Summit
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Tech driving trillion dollar auto industry growth
• Leading auto industry leaders gather to discuss disruption impact
• Topics: Shared Mobility, Self Driving Vehicles, Connected Cars, Regulation
• Projected increase in industry revenues of $1.5tn
LISBON, PORTUGAL - The US and Europe’s leading auto industry leaders and experts will gather at Web Summit from 8-10 November in Lisbon, Portugal, to showcase the impact of disruptive innovation on the auto industry.
Global C-level executives speaking this year include:
- Johan de Nysschen, President of Cadillac
- Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan Alliance
- Padmasree Warrior, CEO of NextEV
- Simon Sproule, CMO, Aston Martin
- Martin Hofmann, CIO, Volkswagen
- Mike Schroepfer, CTO, Facebook
- Anthony Levandowski, Co-Founder, Otto
This year’s automotive track at Web Summit is expanding to reflect the increasing pace of disruption in the auto industry, especially in the area of autonomous cars, and will serve as a forum for the world's leading car manufacturers to explore the growing number of tech related challenges in the industry.
Previous speakers as part of Web Summits automotive track have included:
Era of innovation
Globally, disruption in the area of shared mobility and fully autonomous cars is expected to increase revenues by 30%, adding $1.5 trillion to the auto industry. By 2030, 15% of vehicles sold are expected to be fully autonomous vehicles with a further 10% being a shared vehicle[1].
"This is an incredible era for the automotive industry as we have gone from simply dreaming to actually doing, creating highly advanced vehicles that have shattered the status quo of what is expected from a car. Through innovative technology, bold design, and exquisite craftsmanship, Cadillac is leading the charge to create exhilarating driving experiences with products that are safer, faster, cleaner and smarter than ever before." Johan de Nysschen, President of Cadillac, said.
“Digital innovations are fundamentally changing the automobile world. The Volkswagen of the future is more intelligent, more comfortable and safer than ever before; it will be electrically connected and part of a digital ecosystem. There was never a time that was more inspiring for a software expert with us than today.” Martin Hofmann, CIO Volkswagen, said.
Topics and speakers
Panelists will discuss a range of topics including automation, shared mobility, self driving vehicles, electric cars, connected cars and regulation.
“The pace of disruption in the auto industry right now is incredible and it’s only just beginning. Investment in new technologies is rising steeply. This year’s automotive track will bring together some of the world’s leading car manufacturing CEOs, investors and experts to make sense of it,” Paddy Cosgrave, CEO Web Summit, said.
Other speakers at Web Summits automotive track this year include:
Investors
- Sohaila Ouffata, Investment Principal, BMW i-ventures
- Jay Onda, Director of Strategic Investments, Yamaha Motor Vehicles & Labs Silicon Valley
- Yahal Zilka, Managing Partner, Magma Venture Partners
Research & Development
- Roberto Ciacci, Head of Digital Marketing and Connected Cars, Lamborghini
- Raj Rajkumar, Co-Director, GM-Carnegie Mellon Autonomous Driving Collaboration
- Stephen Zoepf, Executive Director of the Centre for Automotive Research, Stanford University
Shared Mobility
- Nicolas Brusson, Co-Founder, BlaBlaCar
- Mike Schroepfer, CTO, Facebook
Web Summit
Web Summit is a global technology conference hosted annually in Lisbon. In 2016, more than 50,000 attendees from over 150 countries will fly to Lisbon for Web Summit, including over 20,000 companies, 7,000 CEOs and 2,000 international journalists. Speakers will include the founders and CEOs of the world’s largest tech companies as well as political leaders and major sports, fashion and music personalities.
Appendix 1: McKinsey Report; January 2016: Disruptive trends that will transform the auto industry
