Industry Panel
TEG Industry Panel - Discussing the Future of Mobility with leading experts from the Automotive Industry
“Automotive made in Germany - wie lange noch?“
On July 7th, TEG | The Entrepreneurial Group invites you to a high-calibre evening at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and mobility. Join us as we bring together thought leaders and curious students to explore one of the most pressing questions facing the automotive industry today
Event details
Date: Monday, 7 July 2025
Time: Doors open at 18:30, panel starts at 19:00
Location: Smartvillage Bogenhausen, Munich
Language: The event will be held in German
As the automotive industry faces growing international competition and technological transformation, our interactive panel brings together several industry experts to discuss the future competitiveness of Germany’s automotive sector. Key topics will include innovation capacity, strategic supply chain decisions, and how German players compare on the global stage. The panel talk will be followed by an open Q&A session with the audience, and afterwards, our guests are invited to continue the conversation over snacks and networking
Our Speakers
Dr. Manuel Schneider - Head of Open Innovation at BMW Group and Lecturer at the Institute for Innovation Management (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München).
As the driving force behind BMW’s Open Innovation formats, Dr. Schneider is committed to fostering impactful collaboration between startups, research institutions, and corporate innovators. His work enables scalable innovation and measurable results that extend across and beyond the BMW Group.
Prof. Dr. Michael Eßig - Professor for Purchasing and Supply Chain Management at Universität der Bundeswehr München.
With over two decades of academic leadership and more than 200 publications, Prof. Eßig is one of the leading experts in public procurement and strategic supply management in Europe. He brings a systems-level view of supply chains and their role in safeguarding Germany’s industrial resilience.
Christopher Waidelich - Senior Manager at accilium - Automotive Strategy.
As a strategic advisor to the automotive industry, Christopher Waidelich drives (digital) transformation for and with his clients. At accilium, his mission is to empower businesses to secure their position in a dynamic and global market. His expertise lies in strategy and organization, with a focus on the design and establishment of alliances and mergers that enable innovation and performance.
Petra Becker - Director and Executive Interim Manager at Atreus I A Heidrick & Struggles Company - Automotive & Supply Chain.
With over 30 years of experience in transformation leadership, Petra Becker has successfully led global supply chain and finance initiatives at major DAX companies, notably as Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Continental AG. Her operational expertise spans M&A, ERP implementation, and international restructuring programs in the automotive sector.
Why you should attend
This TEG Industry Panel is designed for students and young professionals passionate about automotive innovation, strategic decision-making, and corporate transformation. Whether you come from engineering, business, or tech, this event offers first-hand insights into strategy execution, sourcing decisions, and the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders.
So this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Stay tuned as we will reveal our full line-up of renowned speakers in the coming week!
We look forward to welcoming you soon.