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November 11th, 2025
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14:00 - 15:00 Welcome Guests & Networking15:00 - 15:15 PWC Presentation15:15 - 16:30 THE AUTOMOTIVE FORUM | SESSION I
16:30 - 16:45 Coffee Break16:45 - 17:00 KUKA Presentation17:00 - 18:00 THE AUTOMOTIVE FORUM | SESSION II
18:00-18:15 Partner Presentation18:15 -19:00 Networking cocktail & Gala dinner19:00 -20:30 THE AUTOMOTIVE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA CEREMONY
From the rise of electric vehicles and autonomous driving to the integration of artificial intelligence and smart connectivity, discussions will navigate the intersections of innovation, sustainability, and the seamless fusion of digital and mechanical ingenuity. The forum is not merely a convergence of professionals; it is a melting pot of ideas, a dynamic ecosystem where thought leaders converge to share insights, challenges, and breakthroughs.
The forum act as place where the language of automotive excellence is spoken fluently, and where the collective passion for cars and technology resonates like a powerful engine.
1. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, COSTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND INDUSTRY UPDATES
Depicts the updates on the automotive industry, evolutions and costs aspects, regulations and legislation changes, objectives of the industry for 2025
Navigating European Automotive Regulations in 2025
- Updates on emissions, safety, and autonomous vehicle laws
- Romania’s role in shaping EU automotive policy.
Public-Private Partnerships for Automotive Growth
- Collaborating with the Romanian government for infrastructure and R&D
- Leveraging EU funding for innovation and green initiatives.
Managing Inflation and Rising Costs in 2025
- Strategies for cost reduction without compromising quality
- Adapting to fluctuating energy prices and raw material shortages
2. ELECTRIC EXPANSION AND CARBON NEUTRALITY FOCUS
The road to EV and the objective of achieving carbon neutrality are some of the major objectives of the industry. The topic explores the ways in which these targets can be approached, which are the challenges and how to apply the regional best practices locally.
Accelerating EV Adoption in Romania
- Policies and incentives driving adoption
- Expanding charging infrastructure in underdeveloped regions.
The Role of Romania in Europe's EV Battery Ecosystem
- Exploring Romania’s potential as a key player in battery production and recycling
- Partnerships for research and innovation in battery technologies.
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Romania’s Automotive Industry
- Strategies to align with EU Green Deal goals.
- Transitioning manufacturing facilities to renewable energy sources
3. GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, WORKFORCE POWER & CYBERSECURITY
Explores local opportunities for automotive industry’s R&D and production, attracting strong and long-term sustainable investments, the workforce’s benefits and challenges and the major issue of safety and security in the context of electric and connected vehicles.
Romania as Automotive Growth Hub
- Romania's competitive advantages in manufacturing and innovation.
- Attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) in the automotive sector.
Upskilling Romania’s Workforce for the Next-Gen Automotive Industry
- Addressing the talent gap in software development, AI, and engineering
- Collaboration between academia and the automotive industry.
Cybersecurity Challenges for Connected Vehicles
- Protecting Romanian-manufactured components in the global supply chain
- Preparing for growing threats in connected and autonomous vehicles.
The exquisite Gala event celebrates the performance of professionals of large and medium sized companies across several key categories. These awards are meant to mirror the enthusiasm for development and innovation within the industry while development of individuals is encouraged through creativity of ideas, adaptation and flexibility, planning and pioneering new ways, new thoughts and new ideas.
It provides the opportunity to connect, debate and share the hot topics within the specific landscape, and, to celebrate the achievements of the best projects and results.
The Jury is independent from the Organizer and The Jury members are chosen among acknowledged representatives of the business community. For each award, the Jury is in charge with the assessing the final nominees. Members of the Jury will be asked to vote for nominees in each category.
The final nominees list constitutes the basis for choosing the winners for each category. Any information provided by the final nominees will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be used for the purpose of designating the Award Winners.The award is given at most of the votes. In case of equal votes, there will be a second round of votes. Members of the Jury are independent from the nominees for which they will have to vote. If otherwise they will withdraw from that specific vote.
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
BEST PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
TIER 1 SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD
TIER 2 SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD
HUMAN RESOURCES EXCELLENCE AWARD
SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE AWARD
AFTERMARKET EXCELLENCE AWARD
INNOVATION AWARD
GREEN MOBILITY AWARD
EDUCATION COMMITMENT AWARD
INVESTMENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT AWARD
CEO OF THE YEAR
HR MANAGER OF THE YEAR
EHS MANAGER OF THE YEAR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
TO THE INDUSTRY
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Nord Events Center, Globalworth,
Summit Hall
Str George Constantinescu 4B,
București 020339
20 Brailita Street, 1st Floor,
Sector 3, Bucharest
Email: office@thediplomat.ro
Phone: +40 722 523 535