Tuesday 24 June 2025, 09:00 – 16:00 BST (GMT +1)
IET, London
The SMMT International Automotive Summit has become an integral fixture in the UK automotive calendar, providing an opportunity for the automotive industry to come together to discuss the issues and opportunities impacting their businesses and the industry as a whole.
For SMMT and the industry at large, was a vital messaging opportunity to reach national and international policymakers, as well as the wider public. This year’s Summit looked towards the next decade, exploring what is needed to futureproof our industry both domestically and globally. There will also be sessions focusing on the market, innovation, and sustainability.
The event attracted an audience of 300 senior level representatives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers and the aftermarket, government and the media. Speakers will include senior executives from vehicle manufacturers, policymakers, and a host of content experts from the automotive and aligned industries.
For any information about the event, exhibition, and partnership opportunities for next year, please email SMMTSummit@smmt.co.uk
Highlights 2025
Keynote speakers
Chief Product and Delivery Officer, Fortescue Zero
Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda
Political Commentator and Writer
Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade
Panelists
Chair of Automotive Council Supply Chain and Senior Manager, Supplier Risk Management, Stellantis
Partner, Pinsent Masons (Moderator)
Strategy & New Growth Director, Cox Automotive Europe
Chief Executive Officer, High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Head of Global Sustainability, Volvo Cars
Chair, China-Britain Business Council
Chief Executive Officer, EVA England
Head of Public Affairs UK and Ireland, Michelin Tyre
Managing Director, Leyland Trucks
Deputy Director, Trade Strategy, Trade Policy, Implementation and Negotiations Group, Department for Business and Trade
Director General for Industrial Strategy, Department for Business and Trade
Director, UK in a Changing Europe
Head of Sustainability Global Affairs, JLR
Managing Director, Volkswagen Group UK
Commercial Director, Auto Trader
Partner and Head of Mobility Sector, Shoosmiths (Moderator)
Vice President of Operations, DHL Supply Chain
Assistant General Secretary, Unite the Union
Vice President Legal and Public Affairs Director
Country Director, OMODA&JAECOO UK
Event Partners 2025
Always interesting to mix the automotive industry with government, finance & legal and tackle the issues of investment and sustainability
a great event. Essential for maintaining an up to date knowledge of the international automotive landscape
A truly excellent and informative event, bringing key players and politicians to discuss the benefits and success of the automotive sector to the UK economy
Great industry insights, coupled with the right balance of networking time for new contacts and building relationships
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