Welcome to the Automotive & Mobility Forum 2024 –
where innovation meets the future of transportation!

Join industry leaders, visionaries, and experts at this premier event dedicated to exploring the latest trends, breakthrough technologies, and transformative ideas shaping the automotive and mobility landscape. Set against the backdrop of cutting-edge advancements, this forum provides a unique platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.

In the last decade and half we have witnessed a remarkable automotive transformation. From an industry initially dabbling in electronics to creating these amazing engineering and computer marvels: advanced engine control systems, transmission control systems, ADAS, infotainment systems, electric powertrains, wireless connectivity,  sensor integration, and autonomous driving features.

Discover the driving forces behind the evolution of automotive and mobility solutions, from electric and autonomous vehicles to sustainable practices and smart infrastructure. Engage in thought-provoking discussions with key influencers, gain insights from trailblazing speakers, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of transportation.

AGENDA 

5:00pm-5:30pm: Registration and Networking

5:30pm-6:00pm: Keynote

The mind-bending future of cars:
Exploring the intersection of AI, massive compute, quantum, and fusion

delivered by Gary Silberg | KPMG | Partner Global Automotive Sector Leader


6:00pm-7:00pm: Panel Discussion 

7:00pm-8:30pm: Business Networking, Drinks and Food will by provided by our host KPMG

Meet our speaker:

Gary Silberg | Partner & Global Automotive Sector Leader, KPMG U.S.

Gary is the KPMG Global Automotive Industry leader. With more than 25 years in the automotive industry, Gary has served in global OEM lead partner roles and as an industry luminary for automotive autonomy, electrification, connectivity, and ultimate realism in today’s highly competitive market.

Meet our panelists:

Virginie Maillard | US Region Head & Head of Technology Field Simulation and Digital Twin, Siemens Technology

Virginie Maillard has headed the global research activities in Simulation and Digital Twin of Siemens Technology since June 2018.
She works at the Siemens Technology office of Princeton, NJ, and leads teams in Germany, India and China.
In May 2019, she was also appointed Head of Siemens Technology for US, being responsible for the entire scope of research in US.










Sarah Kaufman | Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation

Sarah M. Kaufman is the Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation, where she researches, advocates for and educates about cutting-edge technologies in transportation.
She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Public Service.
Ms. Kaufman directs several projects related to improving transportation for contemporary needs: adapting to the increasing frequency and impact of extreme weather events on mobility; an autonomous vehicles policy framework for U.S. cities; The Pink Tax on Transportation, an analysis of how safety concerns impact women's travel patterns in New York City;  Intelligent Paratransit, to rethink how we transport seniors and disabled residents; and the Emerging Leaders in Transportation Fellowship, a program to enhance innovation at all levels of transportation planning and policymaking.