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Event 09/24/2025: Trends & Challenges in American Automotive BIW-Metal-Forming
Event 09/24/2025: Trends & Challenges in American Automotive BIW-Metal-Forming
5th EXECUTIVE SUMMIT - Current trends and challenges facing american automotive biw-metal-forming
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Event description
Event description
The Future of Car Body Production Starts Here
Join the leading industry event for innovation, transformation & collaboration.
The automotive world is changing – faster and more profoundly than ever before. New drive systems, disrupted supply chains, and a growing skills gap are just the beginning. The real shift is happening at the core: in how vehicles are designed, manufactured, and assembled.
A groundbreaking trend is emerging:
Fewer parts. Bigger structures. Smarter production.This transformation is revolutionizing body construction – reducing components by up to 70%, changing material requirements, and demanding new technologies. For many companies, especially SMEs, the impact is real. The opportunity? Even bigger.
Why You Should Attend
At this exclusive industry event, you’ll gain the insights and tools you need to succeed in tomorrow’s car body production landscape:
✅ Learn from leading experts about the latest materials, methods, and machinery
✅ Discover how AI and automation are redefining manufacturing standards
✅ Get inspired by real-world success stories and breakthrough innovations
✅ Connect with top decision-makers, engineers, and suppliers
✅ Stay ahead in a time of disruption – and turn change into competitive advantage
Topics at a Glance
- Large structural components: impact & implementation
- Logistics & production proximity: what’s next?
- AI-supported processes & smart quality control
- Workforce development & upskilling strategies
- The future of press hardening, material shifts & plant investment
Who Should Attend?
OEMs, suppliers, production managers, engineers, R&D teams, automation specialists, and anyone shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.
Be Part of the Transformation
This event is more than just a conference – it’s your gateway to the future of automotive production. Gain knowledge, make connections, and lead the way forward.
👉 Save your spot now – and drive the change.
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Location details
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I arrive at the venue?
You should arrive ca. 30 minutes before the start of the event, to register and meet
network.
What is the agenda for the event?
The agenda and the program can be found on this site. Please look for Downloads.
How does buying tickets work?
Fill in the registration form and go ahead with your shopping cart to the checkout.
There you can make your payment and add some additional informations for your company to get a correct invoice.
What payment methods are available?
Company invoice, credit cards (American Express, VISA, Master Card), PayPal, T/T Banktransfer.
You can choose your payment method at checkout process.
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