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HERE Directions 2023 Program

2-3 November 2023, The Cubex Centre, Prague

Agenda

Building a connected and sustainable future through location

Day 1 Program, November 2nd

14:00 - 14:45Registration, networking and exhibition viewing
14:45 - 15:00Day 1 Conference Opening
15:00 - 15:15

Conference welcome and Introduction

 

Speaker: Gino Ferru, SVP General Manager EMEA, HERE Technologies

 

15:15 - 15:45

How location technology is driving success

 

Speaker: Remco Timmer, VP Product Management, HERE Technologies

 

15:45 - 16:15

The future of automotive connectivity: How software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing the driving experience:

  • How will this allow for better vehicles? 
  • What technology can we expect the SDV vehicle to include? 
  • What are the new value areas that can be opened up? 

 

Speaker: Stephan Durach, SVP- Connected Company Development, BMW Group

 

16:15 – 16:45

The Impact of Software-Defined Vehicles on the Future of Commercial Transportation 
 

Speaker: Andreas Mink, Director Product Engineering Powertrain Software & Electronics, Daimler Truck

 

16:45 – 17:15

Panel Discussion: The key to successful partnership

  • The key to successful partnerships in a rapidly changing business landscape
  • Hear from a panel of senior leaders discussing what makes their partnerships successful and how they are leveraging these partnerships to continue to innovate and provide solutions for their customers’ needs 

     

Moderator: Sherry Davenport, Global Head of Regional & Partner Marketing, HERE Technologies

Speaker: Ozgur Tohumcu, Managing Director, Global Head of Sales (Automotive and Manufacturing) and others to be announced soon

 

16:45 - 17:00

HERE Technologies Partner Awards

 

Moderator: John Ramieri VP Sales, HERE Technologies

 

17:00 - 18:00Networking reception
18:00Close day 1 

Day 2 Program, November 3rd

09:15 - 09:45Registration, networking and exhibition viewing
09:45 - 10:00Day 2 opening note 
10:00 - 10:30

A look into HERE's exciting new frontiers. 

 

Speaker: Leen Balcaen VP Product Management HERE Technologies 

 

10:30 - 11:00

From insight to impact: How location data visibility can transform your entire supply chain stream.

  • What data can bring benefits to your full supply chain stream? 
  • How can you give them the data they need to be effective and efficient? 

 

Speaker: Michael Kopenec, GM AWS Geospatial (Amazon Location Services), AWS 

 

11:00 - 11:20

Location data and climate change: How mapping solutions are helping reduce CO2 emissions

  • What can location data do to help reduce climate impact? 
  • Can predictive routing be used to improve your organization's sustainability? 

 

Speaker: Hiroshige Sugihara, President & CEO, GeoTechnologies

 

11:20 – 11:40 

Fueling sustainable growth: how carbon-based planning can create business opportunities with location data

  • How can data create accurate predictions for carbon planning and how can you add this to your routing plans? 
  • How can these carbon-based plans be developed into business opportunities? 

 

Speaker: Jakob Wegenast, VP Global GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain 

11:40 - 12:00Sustainability Discussion
12:00 – 13:15Lunch, networking and exhibition viewing

13:15 – 13:35 

Innovations in location data for more accurate and reliable car navigation 

  • What can the data do to give customers accurate and precise navigation? 
  • How can this be applied regardless of mobile connectivity? 
  • Can this be applied retroactively to vehicles? 

 

Speaker: Clare Jones, CCO, what3words

13:35 – 13:55 

Preparing your business for the next wave of innovation: The benefits and opportunities of automated fleets

  • Can we predict when automated fleets are likely to become a reality? 
  • What will the benefit be for businesses and their customers? 
  • How can smaller businesses benefit from automated fleets?

 

Speaker: To be announced soon 

 

13:55 – 14:15 

Unlocking the potential of ADAS data: Strategies for streamlining operations and improving efficiency

  • What data can we get from ADAS? 
  • How quickly can this data be taken advantage of? 
  • What can the data be used for? 

 

Speaker: Lisa Abom, CEO Nira Dynamics  

 

14:15 – 14:30 Innovation Discussion
14:30 – 14:45 Refreshments, networking and exhibition viewing
14:45 – 15:05

Beyond range anxiety: Sustainable routing solutions for electric vehicles

  • What technology innovations are there that can improve routing for drivers? 
  • How can the data be best displayed to customers to reduce EV anxiety? 

 

Speaker: Niklas Floren – WirelessCar CEO

               Gideon Schipaanboord, Head of Marketing, RGNT 

 

15:05 – 15:35 

Connected for a better future: Maximizing the customer experience and reaching sustainability goals with EVs and location technology

  • How are electric vehicles evolving the automotive and trucking landscape 
  • What role can location data and technology play in improving the customer experience and helping you reach your sustainability goals 
  • What future opportunities ahead 

 

Speakers: Xuan-Zheng Goh, Head of product, Smart Europe

                 Guido Cocola, Head of Digital Experience, Volta Trucks 

 

15:35 -15:55 

EV Discussion
16:00 - 16:15Summary, take-home points and closing comments
16:15Close of conference 

 

A look at this year's HERE Directions 2023 Speakers*

Stephan Durach

Stephan Durach

SVP Connected Company Development, BMW Group

Stephan will be covering “The future of automotive connectivity: How software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing the driving experience” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Andreas Mink

Andreas Mink

Director, Product Engineering Powertrain Software & Electronics, Daimler Truck

Andreas will be covering “The Impact of Software-Defined Vehicles on the Future of Commercial Transportation” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Michael Kopenec

Michael Kopenec

GM AWS Geospatial (Amazon Location Services), AWS

Michael will be covering “From insight to impact: How location data visibility can transform your entire supply chain stream” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Hiroshige Sugihara

Hiroshige Sugihara

President & CEO, GeoTechnologies

Hiroshige will be covering “Location data and climate change: How mapping solutions are helping reduce CO2 emissions” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Jakob Wegenast

Jakob Wegenast

VP Global GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain

Jakob will be covering “Fueling sustainable growth: how carbon-based planning can create business opportunities with location data” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Clare Jones

Clare Jones

CCO, what3words

Clare will be covering “Innovations in location data for more accurate and reliable navigation” in her talk at HERE Directions 2023
Lisa Abom

Lisa Abom

CEO, Nira Dynamics

Lisa will be covering “Unlocking the potential of ADAS data: Strategies for streamlining operations and improving efficiency” in her talk at HERE Directions 2023
Niklas Floren

Niklas Floren

CEO, WirelessCar

Niklas will be covering “Beyond range anxiety: Sustainable routing solutions for electric vehicles” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Xuan-Zheng Goh

Xuan-Zheng Goh

Head of product, Smart Europe

Xuan-Zheng will be covering “Connected for a better future: Maximizing the customer experience and reaching sustainability goals with EVs and location technology “ in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Guido Cocola

Guido Cocola

Head of Digital Experience, Volta Trucks

Guido will be covering “Connected for a better future: Maximizing the customer experience and reaching sustainability goals with EVs and location technology” in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
Gideon Schipaanboord

Gideon Schipaanboord

Head of Marketing at RGNT

Gideon will be covering "Beyond range anxiety: Sustainable routing solutions for electric vehicles" in his talk at HERE Directions 2023.

HERE Technologies Speakers

Bart Sweerman

Bart Sweerman

SVP Services & Support, HERE Technologies

Bart will be moderating HERE Directions 2023
Gino Ferru

Gino Ferru

SVP General Manager EMEA, HERE Technologies

Gino will be giving a welcome speech at HERE Directions 2023
Leen Balcaen

Leen Balcaen

VP Product Management, HERE Technologies

Leen will be covering “A look into HERE's exciting new frontiers“ in her talk at HERE Directions 2023
Stephan Durach

Remco Timmer

VP Product Management, HERE Technologies

Remco will be covering “How location technology is driving success “ in his talk at HERE Directions 2023
John-Ramieri

John Ramieri

VP Sales, HERE Technologies

John will be moderating the HERE Technologies Partner Awards at HERE Directions 2023
Sherry Davenport

Sherry Davenport

Global Head of Regional & Partner Marketing, HERE Technologies

Sherry will be moderating "The key to successful partnerships Panel Discussion" at HERE Directions 2023.

* For illustration purposes only