The VIP Executive Club

Premium Networking Experience

Step into a focused, high-value environment designed to help you make meaningful industry connections at Automotive Testing Expo 2026.

The VIP Executive Club is designed for senior leaders looking to build valuable connections and gain industry insights. Members benefit from exclusive access to a dedicated networking space, a VIP cloakroom, complimentary lunch vouchers and refreshments, alongside curated PeerTalks, and premium networking opportunities. VIP attendees who join a PeerTalk will receive a lunch voucher.

Access to the VIP Executive Club is reserved for qualified VIP attendees. After registering for the event, your application will be reviewed by our team and eligible attendees will receive VIP access.

JOIN AS A VIP

Benefits of the VIP Executive Club

Exclusive VIP Cloakroom

VIP Executive Club guests can securely store their belongings in our dedicated VIP cloakroom.

PeerTalks & Lunch Voucher

VIP attendees who join a PeerTalk, a small-group peer-to-peer discussion, will receive a lunch voucher.

Premium Networking

Access to an exclusive space designed for peer networking and executive-level conversations.

Unlimited Refreshments

Enjoy unlimited complimentary drinks and exclusive networking drinks with senior leaders and industry peers.

How PeerTalks Work

Structured roundtable discussions powered by Swapcard, our official web and mobile show app
Small-group peer discussion with 5–7 senior leaders per table
Pre-booked participation through the show web & mobile app
Designed as interactive discussions, not presentations
Sessions can be moderated by an industry expert, or self-led
Typically organised across multiple curated tables

Who PeerTalks Are For

Senior leaders and decision-makers
Industry experts and transformation leaders
Professionals seeking peer-to-peer learning and networking
Attendees looking for honest, practical discussion
Organisations wanting to share real-world challenges and solutions
People interested in collaborative problem-solving and implementation insights

Speakers & Facilitators

Julia Grab

Chief strategist and planner for European passenger vehicles, Ford

Dr Ralph Noerenberg

Director – ASAM e.V.

Emils Juhna

Chief of staff - Team Polar

Marc Pajon

Founder & consultant - TAKTECH, former advanced projects VP Renault

Michael Forissier

Consultant - THEMEEGOO and former chief engineering and marketing officer – Valéo

Plato Pathrose

Founder, PTS Creative; automotive technology expert and author - PTS Creative; SMARQ Creative Technologies