Drive Forward, formerly known as Automotive Week, is a (inter)national multi-day conference focused on innovations in automotive mobility. Taking place from April 8th to 9th, 2025, at the Automotive Campus Helmond in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, this biennial event showcases cutting-edge advancements that ensure Europe’s leadership in the automotive industry.

Join European visionaries, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers for a unique opportunity to explore the future of mobility through:

• Presentations by top international experts
  Interactive panels on critical topics
• Deep dives into the latest developments and trends
• Live demonstrations showcasing innovation in action

Together, we’ll shape a smarter, safer, and more sustainable automotive future.

Focus areas

Drive Forward 2025 centers on two transformative themes:

• Decarbonization: Exploring electrification, hydrogen solutions, shared mobility, and renewable energy.
• Digitalization: Diving into connected vehicles, autonomous driving, ICT integration, digital services and policy.

Key topics include:

• Digitalization & Autonomous Driving
• Electrification & Hydrogen
• Charging Infrastructure
• Logistics, ICT, and Applications
• Policies and EU regulations

Organised by:

Brainport Development, RAI Automotive Industry NL, TNO, Gemeente Helmond, Provincie Noord-Brabant en Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven.

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