1:00pm – 1:20pm CET

State of the HERE Platform

HERE platform introduction

Ravi Karra, Vice President Engineering, HERE Technologies

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1:20pm – 2:00pm CET

Build with the HERE platform: A technical deep-dive

HERE platform deep-dive (what’s available today): real-life example showing all the steps involved in using the platform.

Aaron Falk, Principal Developer Evangelist, HERE Technologies

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2:00pm – 2:20pm CET

Building with partners: How tech partnerships are collaborating to create value for customers

The value chain for delivering technology solutions is not only complex but evolving at a more accelerated pace due to global disruptions such as Semiconductor, Ukraine, Covid, inflation, and Environmental challenges. This has changed the rules of the game and putting pressure on organizations to streamline operations and define innovative ways to deliver on customer expectations. Companies realize they can’t do it on their own and are finding new types of partnerships and business models to GTM.

In this panel discussion, successful partners share their journey of collaborating with HERE to accelerate business value for supply chain and logistics customers. We will explore practical tips, lessons learned and the key factors for innovating through successful partnerships.

• André Käber, Chief Executive Officer, leogistics and Founder of myleo / dsc
• Paul Beavers, Chief Technology Officer, PCS Software
• Sherry Davenport, Director Partner Marketing, HERE Technologies

1:00pm – 1:15pm CET

Reimagining business in the transportation and logistics industry

We are living in the age of digital transformation: enterprises are realizing the value of adopting digital technologies and solutions across all areas of the business to become more efficient, customer-centric, and resilient to disruption. In this engaging session, Mitsubishi Corporation joins HERE Technologies to discuss Mitsubishi’s vision for digital transformation in the transportation and logistics space, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and why location data and technology are key to helping companies have greater visibility of their operations, improve efficiencies, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Takafumi Nakata, Project Manager, Mitsubishi Corporation
• Sachin Thukral, Head of APAC Partner Organization, HERE Technologies

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1:15pm – 1:30pm CET

Shifting to data-driven predictive supply chains

A number of black swan events have disrupted supply chains globally and made extracting value from the mountain of logistics data more challenging than ever. This has led to companies forming partnerships that enable them to better manage their data and transition from reactive decision-making to predictive supply chains. Join AWS and DHL Supply Chain in conversation with HERE Technologies about how location-powered analytics and predictive ETAs are key to building a predictive and resilient supply chain ecosystem, giving you the visibility you need to optimize your supply chain end-to-end and pivot quickly to meet growing customer expectations.

• Eric Topp Head, Worldwide Solutions/BD, Transportation & Logistics, AWS
• Alastair Shooter, Vice President – Global Head of Transport, DHL Supply Chain
• Bart Coppelmans, Director Industry Solutions, HERE Technologies

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1:30pm – 2:00pm CET

Helping transportation and logistics companies achieve their sustainability goals

Sustainability is at the top of everyone’s agenda, including fleet managers and supply chain practitioners, who want to utilize resources as effectively as possible and reduce the impact on our environment. The need to accelerate sustainability efforts means continuous assessment and optimization of supply chain technology potential and lifecycle. In this session, sustainability leaders Migros and Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) join HERE Technologies to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this space and how location data and technology is key to helping companies achieve their sustainability goals.

• Martin Schwemmer, Managing Director, Bundesvereinigung Logistik
• Thomas Wunderli, Chief Digital Officer Traffic and Security, Migros
• Christoph Herzig, Director Product Management, HERE Technologies

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2:00pm – 2:15pm CET

Revolutionizing on-demand delivery with location data

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• Eqbal Qur’an, Chief Technology Officer, MRSOOL
• Husam Omar, Senior Sales Manager – Middle East & Africa, HERE Technologies

1:00pm – 1:45pm CET

The new Auto: software-defined and location-enabled

The automotive industry is changing at a rapid pace, with digitalization, electrification, and automation evolving the transition towards software-defined vehicles.

Location is a key ingredient to the software that is powering the digital cockpits, e-mobility and automated driving.

Learn from HERE’s Product Leaders about the key trends in each area and how we are advancing our location solutions for the cars of today and tomorrow.

• Leen Balcaen Vice President Product Management, Core Content Unit Leader HERE Technologies
• Chris Handley Vice President Product Management HERE Technologies
• Markus Suomi Vice President Application BU HERE Technologies
• Andrei Iordache Director Industry Solutions HERE Technologies

2:50pm – 3:05pm CET

Build with HERE EV routing

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• Marek Krysiuk  Senior Product Manager EV Routing  HERE Technologies
• Mohini Todkari   Senior Developer Evangelist, HERE Technologies   HERE Technologies 

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3:05pm – 3:20pm CET

Build with an effective middle mile solution with HERE

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• Alex Gevrenov, Director Product Management, HERE Technologies  HERE Technologies
• Hernan Aranda Gomez,  Principal Software Engineer, HERE Technologies  HERE Technologies 

2:30pm – 2:45pm CET

Moving automated driving forward with location intelligence

The automotive industry is experiencing dramatic changes, with an unprecedented revolution taking place in driver automation. OEMs are moving into the tech space and tech companies are moving into the automotive space. In this fascinating session, join Veoneer in conversation with HERE Technologies about some of the most interesting topics in automated driving today, from NCAP to ODD, and how location intelligence is helping to improve the reliability, safety and comfort of automated driving systems.

• Steven Jenkins Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President Veoneer
• Sjoerd Spaargaren Global Product Marketing Manager HERE Technologies

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2:45pm – 3:00pm CET

HERE + what3words: Creating precision navigation with three simple words

Finding any place in the world just became easier, through 3x-by-3x meter squares. what3words has partnered with HERE Technologies to enable drivers to navigate to any precise destination, anywhere in the world, using a what3words address. In this session, what3words and HERE come together to discuss the challenges with traditional street addresses that led to their partnership, what consumers expect from today’s modern luxury navigation experience, and what it means for the future of adventuring.

• Clare Jones Chief Commercial Officer what3words
• Ronak Amin Global Product Marketing Manager HERE Technologies 

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3:00pm – 3:15pm CET

HERE + Smart: Driving the future of mobility with next-generation electric vehicles

We are living in the era of electric and connected mobility: climate change and mounting pressure from governments means the electric revolution is upon us, while driver expectations of connected vehicles are higher than ever. In this session, smart Europe joins HERE Technologies to discuss the trends in mobility today, how they are breaking ground by making the future of mobility more connected and sustainable, and how location data and technology are helping them enhance the customer experience.

• Dirk Adelmann Chief Executive Officer smart Europe
• Ronak Amin Global Product Marketing Manager HERE Technologies 

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3:15pm – 3:45pm CET

Building the driving software for your digital cockpit needs

To create a superior driving experience, OEMs need to invest in harmonious software solutions that manifest in the digital cockpit. This is necessary not only to meet consumer expectations for digital experiences but also to set the vehicle’s software stack up for future success in elevated driving experiences, specifically navigation, automation, and electrification. Whether the car is electric or ICE, being driven or driving itself, it needs all the integrated software elements critical to driving displayed in the digital cockpit.​ Join BlackBerry, Lotus and Unity in conversation with HERE Technologies about this fascinating topic and why location data and technology are key.

• Henning Linn Global Director Solution Engineering Unity
• Peter Virk Vice President, BlackBerry IVY Product & Ecosystem Blackberry
• Serino Angellotti Senior Chief Engineer of Electrics / Electronics and Digital User Experience Lotus Tech Innovation Centre
• Niko Boeker Senior Manager Industry Solutions Automotive HERE Technologies

Supply chain digital transformation: The critical source of competitive advantage for the next 5-8 years.

The significant growth of e-commerce during the Covid epidemic led to a rapid expansion in demand for home delivery services – with a related shift the structure of supply chains – with stock being held in locations which are closer to the end-customer to reduce response times. This has led to significant changes in corporate investment priorities – a trend which is set to continue as the sustainability agenda drives changes in the structure of fleet operations and the growth of near sourcing.

Today there’s a growing appreciation that the strength of the supply chain and the Digital Transformation of the supporting IT infrastructure represents a critical component in an organisation’s Go to Market strategy. This session will consider the practical steps that will be needed to guide your organization successfully through this transformation – to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

Graham Wallace, Director Product Marketing, HERE Technologies