- Thought Leadership
Keynote interviews and curated sessions at the summit - Editorial Dialogue
High-impact panel discussions - Closed-Door Sessions
Bespoke private workshops with a tailored attendee list - Virtual or in-person briefings and content-led discussions
- Executive dinners and drink receptions
- Intimate, private roundtables
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Future of the Car Summit, your gateway to the automotive ecosystem
Now in its 12th year, this premier summit has established itself as the definitive convening point for the automotive industry’s most senior leadership
The summit in numbers:
The premier gathering of automotive leaders
The FT Future of the Car Summit is the essential meeting point for automotive leaders managing the industry’s most significant capital allocations. It is the primary forum for those with the mandate to invest, providing an environment to forge strategic partnerships and gain critical market intelligence.
As a partner, you will move beyond traditional brand visibility to engage directly with the sector’s most consequential decision-makers.
The summit offers you an exclusive platform to demonstrate leadership, navigate market volatility, and secure your position within the primary ecosystem of automotive innovation.
Why do so many prestigious brands choose to sponsor FT Live events?
Executive connections
Rich engagement with large numbers of industry decision-makers through interactive workshops and networking
Brand amplification
Position your brand alongside leading OEMs and Tier 1 players
Thought leadership
Share your views with OEM executives through a range of panel discussions and keynotes
Product Placement
Showcase your latest, innovative solutions to help the industry overcome its toughest challenges
Global Media Access
Benefit from a marketing campaign that reaches a global audience of over 100,000 automotive industry professionals
Lead Generation and ROI
Generate qualified targeted leads and build relationships with established industry leaders from around the world
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.
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How we can help achieve your objectives
Get involved in the main summit
Partner with FT Live, and we will set the stage for you, providing a sophisticated platform to elevate your corporate narrative, project market leadership, and engage directly with an audience of high-level decision-makers.
Key strategic partnership opportunities at the summit:
Partner with the FT on your bespoke event
By marrying the FT’s award-winning journalism with your brand’s vision, we create high-impact narratives that drive deep engagement with the world’s most consequential audiences. Align your brand with our global reputation to project expertise and secure direct access to the decision-makers shaping your industry.
Key standalone partnership opportunities around the year:
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Get in touch to discuss a partnership option that works for you and your business objectives and get in front of the most influential companies in the automotive industry today.
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