Future of the Car
Super early bird registration for the 2026 Summit is now open
The Future of the Car Summit has closed for another year but we'll be back again next year on 12-14 May 2026. Thank you to all those who attended in-person and online, to our incredible line-up of speakers and sponsors who all greatly contributed to the success of the event.
The automotive industry is navigating a complex landscape as it transitions to fossil-free vehicles, grappling with slower-than-expected consumer uptake of EVs, evolving sales models, and intensifying competition from emerging Chinese manufacturers. Adding to these pressures, recent changes to international tariffs are reshaping supply chains and cost structures, further challenging profitability and long-term growth strategies. Yet, amid this disruption lies a significant opportunity for innovation and transformation.
With many 2030 climate goals fast approaching, both established players and ambitious newcomers are accelerating investments in advanced technologies and sustainable manufacturing. Strategic collaborations are becoming essential to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and regulated global market.
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ON-DEMAND PASS
Video on-demand is now available
£439
Key Themes
✓ How are ongoing geopolitical tensions reshaping the automotive market landscape?
✓ In an era of heightened protectionism, how can manufacturers secure access to essential raw materials?
✓ What innovative business models can automakers leverage to maximise new revenue streams from the software defined car?
✓ How can the industry accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices in design and production of new vehicles?
✓ How will the industry navigate the slow consumer uptake of EVs and will we see a shift towards vehicle leasing and shared mobility services influencing the market?
✓ What vehicle technologies aside from EVs will play a key role in replacing the internal combustion engine?
Supporting Partners
"I can think of no other forum where the entire spectrum of issues affecting the global auto industry and its future - commercial, economic, geopolitical, technological - is explored with such depth, insight and authority by its most senior figures."
-2024 event attendee
Contact Us
Speaking Opportunities
Jaylene Stebbens
jaylene.stebbens@ft.com
Delegate Services
Aaron Dodds
aaron.dodds@ft.com
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