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Economic conference by the German Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK) during the Czech presidency of the EU-Council 2022
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Thank you all!!!
This was a special day! Key players and decision-makers of the German-Czech economy gathered in Prague at the German Czech Economic Forum to jointly discuss and present solutions and strategies for a successful adaptation in times of crisis and the transformation of the industry.
The keynotes of 🇩🇪 Economy Minister Robert Habeck and ŠKODA AUTO. CEO Klaus Zellmr clearly showed: the importance and potential of German-Czech economic cooperation are enormous. Both made it clear that sustainability will not be sidelined in times of crisis, but part of the solution. We are very grateful for the valuable and rare input of both speakers.
The power of dialogue: Panel discussions, workshops and round tables showed that business is oriented towards the future and solutions even in difficult times. We must face the challenges together, both at the business and national level. Therefore, it is an important signal that the Czech Minister of Industry and Trade, Jozef Síkela, also spoke at the GCEF. Vice-Chancellor Habeck paid tribute to the 🇨🇿 government for how well the country handles the role of the EU Council presidency. Czech Republic has proven itself as a moderator in the search for common European solutions, e.g. in the issue of the energy crisis. This is not a given!
Many thanks to all of our Partners.
And last but not least: many thanks to all 350 guests. See you soon and until then... stay resilient! 🙂
Main Guests
Formats
Keynotes
Panel Discussions
Interactive Marketplace
Speaker's & Matching Corner
Workshops
Energy
Procurement & Supply Chain
Digitalization & Innovation
Security
Financing
Main Topics
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Dr. Robert Habeck
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Klaus Zellmer
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Jozef Síkela
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Dr. Martin Wansleben
...and many more!
“We must never again become dependent on one supplier alone.”
– Dr. Robert Habeck –
Driving Tomorrow's Industry - the most important players and decision-makers of the German-Czech economy, politics and R&D will present and discuss solutions and strategies for a successful adaptation in times of crisis and the chances of a sustainable transformation of the industry.
Corona crisis, war and energy crisis have shown: Efficiency & strategic resilience are crucial for our companies and international economic relations - absorb external shocks, stabilize critical functions, secure future growth!
Be part of the German Czech Economic Forum, be part of a successful (ex)change. Get your tickets now 🡦.
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Programme
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Keynotes & Discussions
Moderation: Petr Šimůnek, Editor in Chief, Forbes CZ
Warm-up: Startups on Efficiency and Resilience in times of crises with Cyrkl - Cyril Klepek, CEO, SmartGuide - Jan Doležal, CEO, and Ackee - Martin Pulpitel, CEO
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Welcome Addresses
Milan Šlachta & Bernard Bauer, Jozef Síkela, Dr. Martin Wansleben
Keynote I & Interview: "Energy, Industry, and International Trade in Transformation"
Dr. Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Keynote II: "Transformation of the Automotive Industry and the Future of Škoda Auto"
Klaus Zellmer, CEO Škoda Auto
Panel Discussion I:
"Energy, Industry, and International Trade in Transformation"
The energy crisis, disrupted supply chains, inflationary rising prices in procurement, and the urgent need to protect the climate are global challenges. What does this mean strategically for the industrially designed European economy, e. g. with a view to the procurement of raw materials or the due diligence requirements in supply chain design? This applies above all to export-oriented countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic.
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion II
"Innovation, Transformation, and Value Creation in the German-Czech Economy"
The German-Czech economy has been setting one record after another for decades. The character of the cooperation has also changed significantly in the last ten years – R&D is gaining importance, also with German investments in the Czech Republic. But how can we take the cooperation to a new level with a view to the current challenges in digitization, supply chains, and sustainability and turn it into a showcase for other cross-border regions in Europe?
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Lunch & Networking
Interactive Marketplace: Booths of key-companies, 4 Round Tables, 12 Workshops
Swing the Challenge
Welcome Addresses
Milan Šlachta
President, German Czech Chambre (AHK)
Bernard Bauer
CEO, German Czech Chambre (AHK)
Dr. Martin Wansleben
CEO, Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Jozef Síkela
Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Keynote I
Born in 1969 in Lübeck, Habeck studied philosophy, German language and literature and philology before earning a doctorate in 2000. He joined the environmentalist Green Party in 2002. The father of four was a writer of childrens' books living in Flensburg by the border with Denmark. He served environment minister in the state of Schleswig-Holstein from 2012 to 2018. During that time, he built a reputation as an easygoing, pragmatic politician who worked with the center left SPD
Dr. Robert Habeck
Vice Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister
for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
„Energy, Industry and International Trade in Transformation"
Keynote II
On 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer superseded Thomas Schäffer as the new CEO of ŠKODA AUTO. Zellmer has started in 1997 as an assistant to of the Board of Porsche AG and worked as a project manager overseeing development of the sales and marketing areas relating to the new Porsche plant in Leipzig. In 2015, Zellmer moved to Porsche Cars North America in Atlanta, USA as President & CEO. Since 2020, Klaus Zellmer has been the member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales.
Klaus Zellmer
CEO, ŠKODA AUTO
"Transformation of the Automotive Industry and the Future of Škoda Auto"
Panel Discussions
Jan Kohlmeier
CEO, MAN Trucks & Buses
Mark Elser
Country Manager Germany, iBanFirst
Ewald Raben
CEO, Raben Group
Jan Dusík
Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Ministry of the Environment​​
Panel I:
"Energy, Industry and International Trade in Transformation"
Tomáš Vondrák
Plant Manager & Managing Director, Continental Automotive
Moderator
Petr Šimůnek
Editor in Chief, Forbes CZ
Veronika KramaÅ™íková
Vice-rector for Strategy, Czech Technical University in Prague
Panel II:
"Innovation, Transformation and Value Creation in the German-Czech Economy"
Dr. Ulrike Wolf
Ministerial Director, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Technology
Dr. Johannes Neft
Member of the Board of Directors for the area of Technical Development, ŠKODA AUTO
Daniel Senf
Vice President, CCI Dresden​
Milan Šlachta
President, German Czech Chamber (AHK), Representative of Bosch Group in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Ondřej Vaněk, PhD
CEO, Blindspot Solutions (member of Adastra Group)
Speakers
Milan Šlachta
President, German Czech Chamber (AHK), Representative of Bosch Group in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Bernard Bauer
CEO, German Czech Chamber (AHK)
Jozef Síkela
Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Dr. Ulrike Wolf
Ministerial Director, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Technology
Dr. Martin Wansleben
CEO, Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Prof. Frank Ebinger
Profesor of Sustainability-oriented Innovation and Transformation Management, Nürnberg Campus of Technology​​
Kristina Soukupová, PhD
President of Defense and Security Innovation Hub
Jan Kohlmeier
CEO, MAN Trucks & Buses
Vice President, CCI Dresden​
Daniel Senf
Tomáš Vondrák
Plant Manager & Managing Director, Continental Automotive
Ondřej Vaněk, PhD
CEO, Blindspot Solutions (member of Adastra Group)
Veronika Vohlídková
Board Member, Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform
Ewald Raben
CEO, Raben Group
Mark Elser
Country Manager Germany, iBanFirst
Dr. Johannes Neft
Member of the Board of Directors for the area of Technical Development, ŠKODA AUTO
Björn Noack
Project Director Sustainable Mobility Strategy at Bosch Powertrain Solutions, in the Round Table: Hydrogen/fuel cells
Jan Dusík
Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Ministry of the Environment​​
Veronika KramaÅ™íková
Vice-rector for Strategy, Czech Technical University in Prague
Benjamin Hague
Research Director at INCIEN
Prof. Sebastian Scholz
Fraunhofer IWU Zittau
Werner Diwald
Chairman of the Board of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV)
and many more...
Interactive Marketplace
The future of the automotive industry including hot aspects such as the effects on e-mobility on production and regional supply chains, chips- and battery production
4 Round Tables
Want to exchange not only experiences, but also explore opportunities for future cooperations between Germany and Czechia? Join us for four round tables without micro and recording for an open dialogue between stakeholders.
The acceleration of hydrogen usage including mobility and transportation aspects
The Future of Manufacturing
The expansion/use of renewable energy sources including an exchange of views on how Germany and Czechia are handling this issue
Our interactive marketplace will provide you with know-how, insights, and a glimpse of tomorrow.
The whole Cubex Forum will be packed with an exhibition space including experiences and views on the future from our Premium Partners and Startups. They will as well share their knowledge and sustainable approaches at 12 workshops, for which you can register in advance. Company leaders, politicians and stakeholders will discuss major trends and their impacts on the German-Czech economy at 4 round tables.
Interactive
Marketplace
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Swing the Challenge
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Premium Partners
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Project Manager
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Communication
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Event Management
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