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 ​​​​​​​ *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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