June 23–25, 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Germany

The VIP Executive Club

The Premium Networking Experience

Step into a focused, high-value environment designed to help you make meaningful industry connections at Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo 2026.


The VIP Executive Club is designed for senior leaders looking to build valuable connections and gain industry insights. Members benefit from exclusive access to a dedicated networking space, a VIP cloakroom, complimentary lunch vouchers and refreshments, alongside curated PeerTalks, and premium networking opportunities. VIP attendees who join a PeerTalk will receive a lunch voucher.

Access to the VIP Executive Club is reserved for qualified VIP attendees. After registering for the event, your application will be reviewed by our team and eligible attendees will receive VIP access.

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Benefits of the VIP Executive Club

Exclusive VIP Cloakroom

VIP Executive Club guests can securely store their belongings in our dedicated VIP cloakroom.

PeerTalks & Lunch Voucher

VIP attendees who join a PeerTalk, a small-group peer-to-peer discussion, will receive a lunch voucher.

Premium Networking

Access to an exclusive space designed for peer networking and executive-level conversations.

Unlimited Refreshments

Enjoy unlimited complimentary refreshments and exclusive networking drinks with senior leaders and industry peers.

How PeerTalks Work

  • Structured roundtable discussions powered by Swapcard, our official web and mobile show app
  • Small-group peer  discussion with 5–7 senior leaders per table
  • Pre-booked participation through the show web & mobile app
  • Designed as interactive discussions, not presentations
  • Sessions can be moderated by an industry expert, or self-led
  • Typically organised across multiple curated tables

Who PeerTalks Are For

  • Senior leaders and decision-makers
  • Industry experts and transformation leaders
  • Professionals seeking peer-to-peer learning and networking
  • Attendees looking for honest, practical discussion
  • Organisations wanting to share real-world challenges and solutions
  • People interested in collaborative problem-solving and implementation insights

Speakers & Facilitators

Julia Grab

Julia Grab

Chief strategist and planner for European passenger vehicles,  Ford
Dr Ralph Noerenberg

Dr Ralph Noerenberg

Director – ASAM e.V.
Emils Juhna

Emils Juhna

Chief of staff - Team Polar
Marc Pajon

Marc Pajon

Founder & consultant - TAKTECH, former advanced projects VP Renault
Michael Forissier

Michael Forissier

Consultant - THEMEEGOO and former chief engineering and marketing officer – Valéo
Plato Pathrose

Plato Pathrose

Founder, PTS Creative; automotive technology expert and author - PTS Creative; SMARQ Creative Technologies

The VIP Executive Club PeerTalks Agenda

Join the VIP Executive Club

To join the VIP Executive Club, you must first register for the event. Once registered, your application will be reviewed by the team, and if you meet the qualifying criteria, your pass will be upgraded to VIP, which will give you access to the VIP Executive Club at Vehicle Tech Week 2026.

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