On 4 December 2025, autoMEETive – the annual networking and knowledge event of RAI Automotive Industry NL – will take place at the Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
The event will look back at the key developments of 2025 and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026, with a focus on the future of the automotive industry in a rapidly changing world. This event is supported by the MIT Network Activities program (MIT NA).

This year’s edition of autoMEETive brings together leading voices from industry and research to share their insights on mobility supply chains, innovation, and resilience in challenging times.

For whom

autoMEETive is intended for professionals, companies, and organizations in the Dutch automotive and mobility industry. This includes manufacturers, importers, suppliers, knowledge and training centers, and other international stakeholders involved in innovation and international collaboration in the automotive sector.

Programme

• 13:00 PM: Welcome & registration
• 13:30 PM: Opening by Pim Grol, Managing Director, RAI Automotive Industry NL
• 13:40 PM: Joke Heijmans, Senior Director Purchasing, DAF Trucks N.V.: “Strategic Purchasing and Managing of Supply Chains”
• 14:10 PM: Jan-Philipp Hasenberg, Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbH: “Automotive Outlook 2040 – Innovation, Competition, and Value Chain Transformation”
• 14:40 PM: Networking break
• 15:25 PM: Launch of the Automotive Roadmap 2025–2030 & Panel Discussion with RAI Automotive Industry NL Programme Managers
• 16:00 PM: Erik Wegewijs, Lead Instructor Special Forces Vips (Videoland) on mental strength, perseverance, and leadership under pressure
• 17:00 PM: Networking reception
• 18:00 PM: End of autoMEETive 2025

During the networking breaks, you have the opportunity to meet the InMotion student team from TU/e and explore their innovative electric race car, a true showcase of Dutch engineering excellence.

When and where

• Date: 4 December 2025
• Time: 13:00 PM - 18:00 PM
• Location: Cacaofabriek, Cacaokade 1 Helmond

More information en registration

Free parking is available at the Cacaofabriek for all attendees. Prefer to travel by public transport? The Helmond train station is just a short 5-minute walk from the venue.

Participation is free of charge, but please note that due to high interest, attendance is limited to two representatives per company.

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