DRIVE2TRANSFORM Networks: Best practices in building and activating automotive transformation networks

Online
Date: 17.02.2026
Tuesday, 17 Feb. 2026 from 09:00 to 14:00

Best practices in building and activating automotive transformation networks

How do successful clusters and agencies support the automotive transition? In this online training session, we provide exclusive insights into the strategies of different Business Support Organizations (BSOs) across Central Europe.

This event focuses on practical methodologies to build, activate, and manage innovation networks. We will share best practices on how to connect industry, science, and policy effectively.

Topics Covered

  • Knowledge Platforms: Leveraging automotive conferences for ecosystem-wide exchange.
  • B2B Matchmaking: Organizing effective Business-to-Business brokerage events.
  • Science-to-Business: Connecting industry needs with research and academic excellence.
  • Tech Transfer: Workshops and networking sessions linking technology suppliers with appliers.
  • Data & Tools: Accessing and utilizing databases of specialized service and technology suppliers.

Agenda

09:00 | Welcome
Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing Cluster

09:15 | Annual conference concept
Automobil-Cluster of Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur

09:30 | Supplier Innovation Days
Automobil-Cluster of Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur

09:45 | Transformation network
Cluster Mobility & Logistics c/o TechBase Regensburg GmbH

10:00 | S2B matchmaking
Cluster Mobility & Logistics c/o TechBase Regensburg GmbH
​​​​​​​10:15 | Coffee break
10:30 | TraFoNetz Connect and Communities of Practice
Transformation Network Northern Black Forest
10:45 |Workshops connecting technology suppliers and industry players
German-Slovak Chamber of Industry and Commerce

11:00 |Innovation ecosystems
Regional Development Agency of the Pilsen Region

11:15 | Database experiences for ecosystem communication
NOI

11:30 | Database experiences for inter-cluster cooperation
Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing Cluster

11:45 | Summary of the day – announcement of twinning meetings
Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing Cluster

12:00 | Lunch Break

13:00 | Bilateral Twinning

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*Event will be held in English

Target Audience

This event is dedicated to Business Support Organizations (BSOs), Clusters, and Regional Development Agencies in Central Europe involved in the automotive and mobility sector.

 

Project Context

This event is part of the Interreg Central Europe project Drive2Transform. 

We are looking forward to your participation!

 

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