Tomorrow’s mobility will be autonomous – and so numerous OEMs and suppliers in the automotive industry are researching physical systems and digital applications that will enable vehicles to drive fully autonomously in the future. Expectations are high: The Volkswagen Group alone aims to generate around 30 percent of its revenue from autonomous driving services by 2030. But will autonomous driving become a game changer and an essential part of future mobility? Are the high investments and expectations justified? Will self-driving shuttles have a lasting positive impact on traffic? Based on exclusive primary data, metadata analyses and existing data from our projects, we develop various scenarios. This gives you a valid insight into the opportunities afforded by autonomous driving. We will also present the first results from the study of the same name that we are currently compiling with the Fraunhofer Institute and Motor Presse Stuttgart. It will then be published in full in the fall of 2022. Mobility Services Stage M | 01:35 - 01:55 pm | Impulse Session

Processes, Deadlines, Transformations, and KPIs are not laws of nature. They are all made by people and must be experienced and implemented by people. So what is really needed, if we not only want to define our values, but also to carry them comprehensively further into our organizations and companies? What does the leadership culture of the future look like? When do we need to show our face and when do we need to let our guard down? Why is it not time, but we, who are in charge of all this? Join us for this insightful keynote and find out. Dare to Care. Personal Development Dome Stage | 02:30 - 03:00 pm | Keynote

Current global crises are placing enormous demands on industrial companies with their complex, international, just-in-time supply chains – the automotive industry in particular needs to reorient itself. In addition to the relocation of production sites, the leading players are also driving forward reconfigurable, highly digitized supply chains and are increasingly focusing on transforming the entire automotive ecosystem. One of the critical factors for success is a cross-company exchange of production and supply chain data on digital platforms to achieve the most holistic approach possible. The automotive industry is tackling this issue. As part of the Catena-X initiative, it is developing harmonized standards and solutions for the exchange of information throughout the value chain. This will create the right conditions to prepare us for future challenges such as decarbonization and a circular economy. However, the new risks must also be considered for every opportunity – especially in terms of cyber security. So what tips the balance? Risks or opportunities? In this panel discussion, we talk to the top experts in the industry about exactly this. Join us as we discuss the future of the supply chain. Cloud Transformation Dome Stage | 03:10 - 03:55 pm | Panel

Online configurations have long been a standard feature of e-commerce. Over the past few years, they have been continuously refined and expanded. The next stage of expansion: immersive product configurators. Thanks to major advances in virtual reality and augmented reality, completely new possibilities are opening up here for an unique and immersive customer experience. Together with our partners and customers from the automotive and gaming industries, we will shed light in this presentation on what is important when integrating immersive experiences into online and retail environments – and what the future sales journey will look like in the metaverse. We firmly believe that you will be impressed. Customer Experience Digital Sales & Service Platforms Dome Stage | 04:45 - 05:35 pm | Panel