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November 11th, 2025
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14:00 - 15:00 Welcome Guests & Networking15:00 - 15:15 Presentation Daniel Anghel, Country Managing Partner PwC Romania,VicePresident FIC15:15 - 16:45 THE AUTOMOTIVE FORUM | SESSION I - POLICIES, REGULATIONS, STRATEGY & INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
How industry leaders navigate current challenges and define strategic directions for automotive production in Romania and Europe
16:45 - 17:00 Coffee Break17:00 - 17:15 Presentation Marius Costache, CEO VERDUM17:15 - 18:30 THE AUTOMOTIVE FORUM | SESSION II - TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRIFICATION & SMART MOBILITY
Technology as the driving force of automotive transformation – from semiconductors and AI to connected mobility and smart manufacturing.
18:30 - 18:45 Presentation by MARSHA MARKUS-KENNEDY, Portfolio Manager Operating Systems KUKA18:45 - 19:30 Networking cocktail & Gala dinner19:30 - 21:00 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.
SESSION 1. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, STRATEGY & INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Theme: How industry leaders navigate current challenges and define strategic directions for automotive production in Romania and Europe?
Description: OEMs and major manufacturers discuss investment retention, adaptation to European regulations, cost pressures, infrastructure challenges, and how to maintain competitiveness in a global context.
Key Topics:
• Regulations, taxation, and energy costs
• Maintaining jobs and investments
• Adapting to low demand and the green transition
• Collaboration between industry and government
• Infrastructure and supply chain impact on competitiveness
The Romanian automotive industry remains a strategic pillar, with resilience and competitiveness depending on stability, partnerships, and realistic adaptation to European regulations.
SESSION 2. TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRIFICATION & SMART MOBILITY
Theme: Technology as the driving force of automotive transformation – from semiconductors and AI to connected mobility and smart manufacturing.
Description: As automotive production moves toward electrification and digitalization, Romania has the opportunity to become a regional tech hub. This session brings together leaders from technology, software, and research to explore the future of mobility.
Key Topics:
• Electrification and the role of semiconductors
• AI, software, and digital twin in automotive manufacturing
• Predictive maintenance and energy efficiency
• Cybersecurity for connected vehicles
• Collaboration between industry, IT, and academia
The future of automotive is digital, electric, and connected. Romania has the potential to become a regional innovation hub if industry, technology, and education collaborate strategically.
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