Become a partner - Sponsorship options
Discover how you can make the most of the Drive Forward conference for you and your organization. Become a sponsor, present a demonstration or discuss how you would like to put your organization and your produces and services front and center at Drive Forward 2027.
Become a partner
We offer a range of sponsorship options that will put your organization front and center.
See the overview of sponsorhip packages
Call for Demonstrations
If you are working on innovative solutions that align with our themes of Decarbonization and Digitalization, this is your chance to share your progress and insights with an engaged audience.
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Get in touch with us
Do you have ideas about how you would like to contribute and make the most out of the conference for your organization? Let's have a chat.
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Why Sponsor Drive Forward 2027?
- 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 400 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 and Drive Forward 2025, Drive Forward 2027 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.
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.
Target audience
In 2025 Drive Forward, has attracted over 650 delegates, including CEOs, CTOs, and decision-makers.
Notably, half of the participants were senior management or decision-makers, making this event a critical intersection where ideas and execution converge.
The event showcased more than 15 innovative demonstrations, and was covered by 25 media outlets, ensuring each innovation receives the attention it deserves.Drive Forward focuses on decision-makers, influencers, and innovators within the entire automotive mobility chain, including:
- Directors and mobility management of (inter)national research institutes and knowledge institutions
- Strategists, program managers, project managers, and coordinators of (smart) mobility at companies and government institutions
- Managers at (inter)national manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry
- Policymakers in government
- Innovation managers and engineers
- Students and academics
Call for Demos - present your innovation to your target audience
Do you want to present a live demonstration the Drive Forward 2027? Read more here.
