Battery Innovation Mission to the Bordeaux Region (France)

Drive Forward, formerly known as Automotive Week, is a (inter)national multi-day conference focused on innovations in automotive mobility.

This biennial event showcases cutting-edge advancements that ensures Europe’s leadership in the automotive industry.

European visionaries, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers will provide a unique opportunity to explore the future of mobility through:

• Presentations by top international experts.

• Interactive panels on critical topics.

• Deep dives into the latest developments and trends.

• Live demonstrations showcasing innovation in action.

Together, we’ll shape a smarter, safer, and more sustainable automotive future!

Focus areas 

Drive Forward 2027 will again center on two transformative themes:

1. Decarbonization: Exploring electrification, hydrogen solutions, shared mobility, and renewable energy.
2. Digitalization: Diving into connected vehicles, autonomous driving, ICT integration, digital services and policy.

Key topics will include:

• Digitalization & Autonomous Driving

• Electrification & Hydrogen

• Charging Infrastructure

• Logistics, ICT, and Applications

• Crossover semicon

• Dual use technology in automotive & defence

• Policies and EU regulations

• Energy management