Future of the Car
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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.
The Future of the Car Summit, taking place in London from 13–15 May 2025, will unite the most influential figures across the global automotive sector for three days of headline-making keynote interviews, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking. This premier event is designed to empower industry leaders with the insights and connections they need to navigate disruption and drive progress toward a greener, tech-forward automotive future.
Why Attend?
Understand
The industry trends that will affect your business function and future strategy
Connect
With investors, tech creators & OEM leaders seeking new partners for future vehicle development
Discover
New approaches and strategies to help win market share, maximise efficiency and deliver more profit
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IN-PERSON PASS
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
£3149
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?
Explore the official event brochure
Access exclusive event metrics, from who you can meet to the speaker list, and discover key event topics in the official event brochure
Not all automotive events are the same
Discover what makes the Future of the Car different from all other automotive events.
✓ It's a unique opportunity to mix with your peers, at one of the biggest automotive industry events. 78% of OEM attendees are senior decision makers.
✓ 600+ Delegates, speakers and sponsors joining networking breaks and lunches throughout the three days.
✓ Be part of the conversation with the industry’s leaders sharing insights, knowledge and plans for the crucial period ahead.
✓FT journalism live on stage with unfiltered, agenda-setting discussions.
✓ Shake hands with CEOs, investors, innovators and government figures you can't meet anywhere else.
✓ Kickstart new business deals ahead of time using the FT Live networking app
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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