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Manufacturing & Industrial

Automotive Masterminds 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueHybridInternational draw
📅 4 May 2026 – 5 May 📍 ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), Berlin, DE ↗ 🏢 IPM AG (Institut für Produktionsmanagement) 🔁 annual

30

Exhibitors

650

Attendees

A high-level European automotive management conference and exhibition focusing on software-defined vehicles (SDV), artificial intelligence, supply chain resilience, and R&D transformation within the global automotive manufacturing value chain.

Exhibitor mix: Booth numbers are assigned directly on a unified, single-floor plan map layout alongside premium partners and sponsors without rigid thematic zone distinctions.

AutomotiveArtificial IntelligenceSoftware SaasLogistics Supply ChainDigital Transformation software-defined vehiclessdvautomotive manufacturingsupply chainartificial intelligencer&dautomotive software

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Venue

Estrel Congress Center

Convention centre · 30,000 m² · 2 halls · ~6,000 people

Part of Europe's largest hotel, congress, and entertainment complex, the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin offers 30,000 sqm of flexible function space across over 85 rooms, designed for conferences, trade fairs, and galas.

📍 Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany

Operated by Estrel Berlin (SHL Hotel- und Gaststättenbetriebs GmbH)

22 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

IPM AG (Institut für Produktionsmanagement)

Private · Hannover, Germany · Founded 2001

Organizes specialized industrial management conferences and trade exhibitions focused on automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Runs 7 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Procurement professionals, tech leaders, and automotive OEMs attend to discover solutions for software-defined vehicles, establish strategic engineering partnerships, and source digital architectures.

Who attends

C-level executivestech visionariesprocurement professionalsand developers from automotive OEMsTier suppliersand tech companies.

Exhibitor categories

Automotive Tier-1 SuppliersBusiness & Technology ConsultantsLegal & Advisory PartnersData & AI Software Providers

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

102 speakers at Automotive Masterminds

P

Patrick Ayad

Global Managing Partner for Sectors · Hogan Lovells

automotive sectorlegal servicesglobal business

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

M

Matt Chen

Head of Strategy · WirelessCar

automotive strategyconnected carstelematics

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

D

Dr. Simon Engelke

Founder and Chair · Battery Associates

battery technologyenergy storagesustainability

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB, Future Battery Forum

J

Julian Fieres

Vice President Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability · ZF Group

automotive strategysustainabilitybusiness transformation

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

A

Augustin Friedel

Senior Manager Mobility Transformation · MHP - A Porsche Company

mobility transformationautomotive consultingfuture mobility
C

Christian Hahn

CEO · Hubject GmbH

EV charginge-mobilitybusiness leadership

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

S

Sebastian Henßler

Publisher, Market Intelligence, PR & Strategy Consulting · Elektroauto-News

electric vehiclesautomotive mediamarket intelligence

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

T

Thorsten Herdan

CEO HIF EMEA · HIF Global

e-fuelsrenewable energydecarbonization

Also speaking at Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition, Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

S

Stefan Herr

Technical expert vehicle communication technologies · CARIAD

vehicle communicationautomotive softwareconnected vehicles

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

D

Dr. Joachim Kahmann

SVP Purchasing EE & Modules · Stellantis

automotive purchasingsupply chainelectronics procurement
A

Alexander Klose

Executive VP Overseas Operations · AIWAYS

EV expansionGlobal operations

Also speaking at CAR Connects Stuttgart, Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

S

Sven Kobow

Senior IoT Solution Architect · HiveMQ

IoT architectureMQTTconnected vehicles

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

D

Dominik Krizan

Head of Business Development · Prewave

supply chain riskbusiness developmentsustainability compliance

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

M

Marko Lah

CEO · Context64.ai GmbH

artificial intelligenceautomotive AIbusiness leadership

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

F

Florian Langlotz

Partner and Global Head of Automotive and Battery Practice · Drees & Sommer

facility developmentcircular batteriesautomotive practice

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB, Metal Recycling Expo, Battery Recycling Expo

J

Joachim Mathes

CTO · Valeo Brain Division

autonomous drivingautomotive technologyADAS

Also speaking at Automotive Supplier Summit @IZB

+ 86 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Automotive Masterminds?+
Automotive Masterminds takes place on 4 May 2026 to 5 May 2026.
Where is Automotive Masterminds held?+
Automotive Masterminds is held at ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), Berlin, DE.
Who organises Automotive Masterminds?+
Automotive Masterminds is organised by IPM AG (Institut für Produktionsmanagement).
How many exhibitors attend Automotive Masterminds?+
Automotive Masterminds typically hosts approximately 30 exhibitors.
How often is Automotive Masterminds held?+
Automotive Masterminds is held annual.

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