Dear colleagues
I write as we return from delivering a very successful World Mobility Summit in Michigan last week. We will provide a full report in next month’s newsletter, meanwhile we extend our thanks to all who attended, contributed and collaborated in the event, especially to FISITA President, Mike Anderson and the team at General Motors, for hosting us so very well.
As we move to year-end, we have a number of calls to action which you can activate via this newsletter, with the call for papers, commercial opportunities and the Student Competition launched for the World Mobility Conference, and EuroBrake – we’re on the pathway to Barcelona once again!
I also draw your attention to the ‘FISITA Connect’ initiative, a dedicated platform created to enable FISITA member colleagues to register themselves as experts within our community, access others in the international membership community of FISITA, enabling professional networking, Expert Group engagement and open access to FISITA technical content – all at the click of a button.
In this initial phase, we’re encouraging individuals to register themselves as experts, in doing so you will support FISITA to continue to do what we’ve done best for over seven decades, connecting people in order to build networks and knowledge – we’re just building a very modern application via this digital engagement project.
Finally, I am sure you will join me in extending a warm welcome to new members, AESC and LG Energy Solutions – we’re delighted to bring you into the community.
As ever, we’ll be pleased to hear from you with any feedback, questions and your recommendations for new members to join our community.
All the best,
CEO
New FISITA Corporate Members
We are pleased to announce the follow organisations have joined FISITA as Corporate Members:
The FISITA World Mobility Conference, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, 3-5 June, is a unique meeting of 1,000+ technology leaders and experts from the world’s leading automotive and mobility brands and one of the most important events in the international mobility systems calendar.
This is an exclusive opportunity to elevate your brand, connect with influential participants, and showcase your company to a global audience.
Why exhibit or sponsor?
- Engage with industry decision-makers and leaders.
- Showcase your products, services, and technologies to a global audience.
- Align your brand with a forward-thinking community tackling critical topics such as sustainability, propulsion systems, and automated driving.
With various options and bespoke packages available, don’t miss your chance to make a lasting impact and book your package today!
To discuss exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, contact FISITA Head of Sales, Kerry McDiarmid.
We invite submissions for technical papers, presentations, and posters for the FISITA 2025 World Mobility Conference in Barcelona, Spain. This is an opportunity to present to over 1,000 global mobility leaders, sharing your advancements and contributing to industry-shaping dialogue.
Why participate?
- Showcase your organisation as a leader in mobility innovation.
- Connect with a global network of experts, from students to executives.
- Gain professional recognition and influence the future of the industry.
WMC abstracts are due by 13 January 2025. Learn more and view the submission guidelines here.
EuroBrake 2025 invites braking industry experts to share their research and innovations through technical papers, oral presentations, or posters.
Topics of interest include:
- Brake systems & technologies
- Commercial vehicle applications
- Environmentally friendly solutions
- Vehicle-level braking system requirements
EuroBrake abstracts are due by 13 January 2025. Learn more and view submission guidelines here.
As part of the FISITA World Mobility Conference agenda, we invite students and young engineers from around the world to demonstrate their skills by tackling real-world social and environmental challenges within the technology of mobility industry by entering the FISITA WMC Student Competition, which is free to enter.
This competition provides a platform for participants to develop and present innovative solutions, showcasing expertise in areas such as engineering design, manufacturing, and technical analysis.
By participating, you will gain valuable experience in project management, budgeting, and presentation skills, all of which are essential for a successful mobility engineering career.
We are looking for ideas that combine thoughtful analysis with practical applications, including cost-benefit evaluations and business plans.
The competition will focus on the following topics:
- Urban mobility: improving city transport systems.
- Battery recycling and reuse: advancing the circular economy in mobility.
Why enter the FISITA WMC Student Competition?
- Free to enter.
- Present your innovative ideas to over 1,000 global technology of mobility experts at the FISITA World Mobility Conference in Barcelona, Spain on 3-5 June 2025.
- Build a professional network by connecting with experts in the technology of mobility community.
- Engage with peers and industry professionals, ranging from fellow students to CTOs.
- Contribute to shaping the future of the technology of mobility industry.
- Participate in the dedicated WMC Student Programme, featuring an introductory lecture, CV and career advice sessions, and opportunities to meet with industry experts.
- Attend the FISITA World Mobility Conference free of charge for winners and finalists (including accommodation).
For more information on the competition please click here.
The deadline for submissions is 24 March 2025.
It was a pleasure to introduce FISITA Connect from the stage at last week’s FISITA World Mobility Summit. This new exclusive digital platform has been designed to enable FISITA members to connect directly with expert peers from leading companies worldwide via the Database of Experts, collaborate on groundbreaking projects and industry initiatives, and access a wealth of technical resources, insights, and real-time discussions via the Discussion Forums.
There’s a Discussion Forum for each FISITA Expert Group, giving participants the opportunity to extend discussions beyond the time allocated for the meeting.
FISITA Members are invited to register for FISITA Connect – it’s open to anyone from our corporate membership, and the registration process enables members to build their Connect profile and indicate areas of expertise to ensure they connect with like-minded industry experts. We’re excited about FISITA Connect and look forward to seeing as many FISITA members as possible using it to be part of the high-value discussions shaping the future of the technology of mobility. Click here to register.
Not yet a member? Contact FISITA Chief Engagement Officer, Julie Geraud, [email protected].