Become a partner of Drive Forward 2025

Want to join and become part of Drive Forward? To discuss and secure an exhibit or sponsorship opportunity, please contact Bram Hendrix.

Drive Forward 2025 is a two-day program designed to offer you as a partner numerous opportunities for showcasing innovations, giving demonstrations, company visits, and networking.

Why Sponsor Drive Forward 2025?

  • Showcase Innovations: Sponsors have the unique opportunity to present live demonstrations, sharing the stage with industry leaders and innovators.
  • Engage with a Diverse Audience: With around 1,000 visitors each day, including members from industry, academia, research institutes, and government, the networking potential is immense.
  • Learn from the Best: High-profile speakers will share insights, ensuring a rich exchange of knowledge and ideas.
  • Deepen Industry Connections: Interactive sessions provide a platform for engagement and collaboration.
  • Be Part of a Legacy: Building on the success of previous Automotive Week editions, Drive Forward 2025 is set to be the most ambitious yet.
  • Location, Location, Location: Situated at the Automotive Campus in the heart of the Brainport region, a hub for automotive innovation, the conference leverages its strategic position to attract talent and foster technological advancements.
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Target audience

In 2023 Automotive Week, has attracted over 1.500 delegates, including CEOs, CTOs, and decision-makers from more than 50 private sector companies, representatives from over 25 research institutes and universities, and policymakers from over 50 public sector organizations.

The event showcased more than 25 innovative demonstrations, and was covered by 25 media outlets, ensuring each innovation receives the attention it deserves. Notably, half of the participants were senior management or decision-makers, making this event a critical intersection where ideas and execution converge.

Drive Forward focuses on decision-makers, influencers, and innovators within the entire automotive mobility chain, including:

  1. Directors and mobility management of (inter)national research institutes and knowledge institutions
  2. Strategists, program managers, project managers, and coordinators of (smart) mobility at companies and government institutions
  3. Managers at (inter)national manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry
  4. Policymakers in government
  5. Innovation managers and engineers
  6. Students and academics

Partner Packages

The partnership opportunities are compiled into five packages to offer a wide variety of possibilities for participation and exposure. If you purchase a session, you will facilitate it, but we will advise and support you. If you like more details on the partner packages, get in touch with us to discuss the options.

Please note that keynotes are not included in any of the partner packages. However, if a partner has an exceptional speaker who meets our criteria, we offer the opportunity to include them at no additional cost. The partner is responsible for arranging the speaker’s travel and accommodation.

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