Below you will find a detailed description of the sessions that will take place on 21 November 2024 during this year's Congress of Automotive Industry and Market.

The automotive industry in the European Union is rapidly losing its advantages. The reasons include the technological revolution and growing competition from China. Without change, we are doomed to lose the race.

In the first months after the European elections, various proposals for recovery plans are coming from many quarters, and time is running out. The need for a European Industrial Deal, which would allow the implementation of the Green Deal while maintaining competitiveness, is extremely vocal in Brussels. All this coincides with another Polish presidency of the EU Council. 

A presidency that is important both because of the economic situation of Europe and because of the beginning of the term of the new authorities in the EU. So will Poland play the role of a leader of change?

9:30 -10:00 - Sala Symfonia

Polish vision of the automotive sector in Europe

A comprehensive study of the key trends and forecasts that will govern the European Automotive Aftermarket in 2035 prepared by experts Boston Consulting Group based on their latest studies.

The European Automotive Aftermarket in 2035 – Key Trends and Forecasts

10:00-10:30 - Sala Symfonia

A discussion on the competitiveness of the automotive sector in the context of technical development and recent legislative developments, backed up by the outcome of the recent automotive sector studies.

10:30-11:00 - Sala Symfonia

Competitiveness in the Automotive Aftermarket in context of the technical development

Summary of trends and situation in the automotive market in Poland, including recent trends and tendencies. Forecasts for the coming months and predictions for the condition of the sector.

Automotive industry and market in Poland - summary and forecasts

11:30-12:00 - Sala Symfonia

The discussion will concentrate on the future of the automotive industry amidst the dual transformation. Challenges brought by ambitious climate policy pursued by the EU decision-makers, tensions between China and EU and decreasing competitiveness of the automotive sector as such are getting serious.

The recent elections showing the shift in the balance of powers, as well as a set of new priorities that shape the political and policy agenda until 2029, the competitiveness of the European industry being one of them also add to the difficulties the sector is facing. We will try to answer the questions on the future of the automotive industry and market in the light of the combination of all these factors.

12:00-12:45 - Sala Symfonia

The automotive sector from the European perspective

Launched in Sweden, “Vision Zero” is an effort to improve road safety. Its goal is to minimize road fatalities to zero. The discussion that has been going on for years about road safety is extremely lively, and it gets hotter with every spectacular event on the road.

What is common is the search for a guaranteed successful solution that could effectively contribute to reducing the number of accidents, collisions, fatalities and injuries. During the session, we will answer the question of how this goal can be achieved.

Safe on the road - the role of the automotive sector in accomplishing Vision Zero

13:15-14:00 - Sala Symfonia

The European economy, especially the automotive industry, is becoming less competitive every year. To add to this we have conflicts in various parts of the world, both politically and economically motivated. How does the aforementioned turmoil affect Poland, its economy and its ability to develop?

Will we remain an attractive area for investment? Will conflicts in distant regions of the world have a direct impact on our country's economic situation? How will the US-China conflict affect Poland? What about the presence of Chinese investors in Poland in the face of the EU's tariffs policy towards China? Can we use this situation to our advantage, and how?

14:00-14:45 - Sala Symfonia

The impact of geopolitcal changes on Poland - Santander Bank Polska is the content partner of the session

Remanufacturing is a huge challenge, but also an extraordinary opportunity to pursue the goals of circular economy and sustainable development. Speaking of challenges, last year we already started a discussion on the measures that should be taken to facilitate the operation of companies operating in this area. This year we are meeting to continue the dialogue and try to find the “happy medium” in this situation.

Spare parts reman - round table discussion

9:30-11:00 - Sala Concerto

During the session, you will learn more about:

SERMI – authorised access to security-related vehicle data - DEKRA is the content partner of the session

11:30-12:45 - Sala Concerto

• The definition and role of SERMI in the automotive industry.
• The importance of SERMI certification for independent workshops in terms of competitiveness.
• EU regulations and national requirements conditioning access to vehicle security-related data.
• Recommendations for preparation and implementation of certification requirements.
• IT security, data access procedures and minimum data protection standards.
• Key milestones: verification of documentation, granting of digital certificates, and compliance checks.
• Business benefits of SERMI.
• Operational risks and consequences of non-compliance with SERMI requirements.

Closed session devoted to problems and challenges independent repair garages are facing recently.

Closed repair garages session

13:15-14:45 - Sala Concerto