
Achieving vehicle optimisation and mass reduction through innovation in automotive engineering, design and manufacturing
23 November 2021
National Conference Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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2019 Speakers Panel

Mustafa Basaran
Senior Materials and Manufacturing Core Engineer HCV Chassis
R&D Center, Ford Otasan Turkey

Bob Bateman
Senior Engineer, Research and Advanced Engineering
Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Paul Briskham
, Rivet Product Manager, Industrial Assembly Solutions
Atlas Copco

Gethin Davies
Lead Innovation Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover

Dr Shanta Desal
Lightweighting / Composites Research
Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Simone Gemkow
Principal Passive Safety Engineer
McLaren Automotive

Nuno Lourenço
Senior Manager Body Engineering,
Jaguar Land Rover

Andrew Mills
Research Group Leader
Cranfield University

Philippa Oldham
Head of National Network Programmes
APC - Advanced Propulsion Center

Henry Sarel-Cooke
Chairman, Automotive Industry Sector Group
CLF - Composites Leadership Forum
Frédéric Sicard
Subject Matter Expert - Structural Composite Vehicle Engineering - Research Department
Jaguar Land Rover

Ian Thompson
Chief Engineer, Head of Innovationand New Technology
Grove Hydrogen Automotive

Luca Viadana
Head of Government Affairs and Programmes from
McLaren Automotive Ltd
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What is unique about our event?
Mass reduction and lightweighting vehicles is a huge challenge that consists of large complex teams working on separate elements to achieve the same goal. This highlights the need for collaboration, and to gain an understanding of every aspect from mass planning, cost reduction, design, materials selection and engineering.
Understanding this, the format is designed to drive value through the power of discussion, leaning on mass reduction and lightweighting experts to structure separate conversations and lead them according to the objectives of the participants. This allows discussion to flow more seamlessly and create an opportunity to work through current problems by using the collective experience, not just from the facilitator, but all participants who have varying backgrounds and skills sets.
Format explained:
- Keynote presentation focused on macro issues and the future of the industry
- Thirty roundtable discussions to choose from with six different opportunities throughout the day
- Five different themes throughout the day
- Five pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings between vendors and delegates open to every attendee
- Networking drinks reception

What is unique about our event?
Mass reduction and lightweighting vehicles is a huge challenge that consists of large complex teams working on separate elements to achieve the same goal. This highlights the need for collaboration, and to gain an understanding of every aspect from mass planning, cost reduction, design, materials selection and engineering.
Understanding this, the format is designed to drive value through the power of discussion, leaning on mass reduction and lightweighting experts to structure separate conversations and lead them according to the objectives of the participants. This allows discussion to flow more seamlessly and create an opportunity to work through current problems by using the collective experience, not just from the facilitator, but all participants who have varying backgrounds and skills sets.
Format explained:
- Keynote presentation focused on macro issues and the future of the industry
- Thirty roundtable discussions to choose from with six different opportunities throughout the day
- Five different themes throughout the day
- Five pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings between vendors and delegates open to every attendee
- Networking drinks reception

We will unite over 100 mass reduction and lightweighting specialists from leading OEM’s, R&D Institutes and suppliers to:
Forecast future trends and apply the latest innovations that will ensure your strategy is aligned with future possibilities
Strike the balance of cost optimisation strategies for lightweight production, engineering and manufacturing
Establish a lightweighting and mass reduction strategy which ensures the successful planning, implementation and integration of new technology, processes and techniques
Exploit Industry 4.0 and understand how digitalisation will achieve vehicle optimisation
Catch up with colleagues and competitors in an informal setting at the networking drinks reception
Attend and do business at our Networking Lunch
Improve vehicle optimisation by learning how leading manufacturers are capitalising on technology, materials and processes for current and future vehicles
Solve your unique business problems by networking, discussing and collaborating with lightweighting and mass reduction specialists from leading Automotive OEM’s, R&D Institutes and suppliers who have already achieved your objectives
Keep pace with advancements in innovation and remain agile within a rapidly evolving automotive sector
Develop strategies that will reduce overheads, operating and capital costs resulting in increased profitability
Lead business change by creating a leadership, change management, culture and collaborative people strategy to lightweighting
Gain an industry forecast of the automotive market, innovation occurring within the sector and how it is expected to evolve over the next 12 months to ensure your strategy is aligned to future possibilities
Work through unique challenges by networking, sharing, discussing and collaborating with mass reduction, lightweighting, manufacturing
CAE and materials specialist from leading OEM’s, academics, researchers an product suppliers that have successfully solved your problems
Balance cost, efficiency, functionality, aesthetics, comfort, high performance & handling whilst meeting strict emissions standards
Improve safety and crashworthiness of vehicles through innovative materials, design and testing