Shaping the Future of Automotive Transformation in Central Europe
The European automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation – from electrification and autonomous driving to connected vehicles and emerging platform-based business models.
With the Drive2Transform Policy Forum series 2026, we bring together policymakers from across Central Europe to discuss current developments, strategic needs and future opportunities in these key transformation fields.
This second edition of the Forum will build on the insights shared during our opening session in February and take a deeper look at selected transformation topics. The programme will again feature expert input, followed by an open exchange between policymakers and practitioners on shared challenges and possible ways forward.
We are looking forward to your participation!
The Drive2Transform Policy Forum is part of the Interreg Central Europe project Drive2Transform, which explores transformation readiness across nine Central European regions.
Programme & Speakers
This edition of the Forum will feature contributions from policymakers and practitioners actively engaged in automotive transformation across Europe:
• Rudolf Špoták – Member of the European Committee of the Regions, bringing a policy perspective on regional development and EU cohesion
• People Car & Municipality of Touškov – A real-world use case exploring the intersection of legislation and technology in new mobility solutions
• Jana Jeřábková – Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Consultant, presenting the EEN as a support network for SMEs with international ambitions
• Representative of the European Commission, DG GROW – We are particularly pleased to welcome a speaker from DG GROW, addressing the legislative landscape and the current transformation challenges facing the European automotive sector
>>> Please register now to secure your spot and receive updates as they become available.