Update

Successful first edition of Drive Forward in Brainport Eindhoven

11 April 2025

Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven is a strategic partner of Drive Forward, an international conference focused on innovation in the automotive and mobility sector. The first edition took place on April 8 and 9 at the Automotive Campus in Helmond.

With inspiring presentations, interactive discussions, deep dives, and extensive networking opportunities, Drive Forward is a key event for shaping the future of smart, clean, and safe mobility. Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven, together with stakeholders, developed the strategy, positioning, and identity for this conference. In addition, we worked on a future-proof organizational structure with strong leaders such as RAI Automotive Industry NL and Brainport Eindhoven.

Drive Forward Nick Bookelaar
Drive Forward by Nick Bookelaar

Conferences like this are the perfect opportunity to showcase the strength of our region. In doing so, we connect international partners and put Brainport Eindhoven on the map as a leading destination for conferences on technology and innovation. For Drive Forward, we collaborated with partners such as the Province of North Brabant, the Municipality of Helmond, Automotive Campus, TNO, NXP Semiconductors, VDL Group, ERTICO - ITS Europe, Siemens, TomTom, and many others.

Check out the full case study here