Date: July 10, 2019

Local: UTAD, Lobby at the Rectory Building

The automotive industry is going through a very relevant innovation period, which creates opportunities and challenges for the scientific system. This workshop will address the current state of the art, as well as the perspectives for the future of the auto industry in the areas of energy efficiency, industrial production and electronic components.

Enroll here: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-workshop-innovation-in-the-automotive-industry-64845377269 

Program

11h00 – Guests Reception and Welcome

11h30 – UTAD Campus visit

12h30 – Lunch and Networking section

14h00 – Registration

14:30 – "Renewable Diesel-Prospects & Challenges for Automotive Industry”, Prof. Naveen Kumar from the Delhi Technical University.

15:15 – “The Continental manufacturing unit in Vila Real, opportunities and challenges for the Region”, Dr. Miguel Pinto, CEO of Kathrein/Continental in Vila Real.

16:30 – “Production of sensors and other components for the auto industry”, Eng. Gonçalo Rijo, CEO of Together Technologies.

17:15 – Discussion and closing ceremony.