Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa: 15 Oct 2025

Regional Forum

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Regional Forum provides a platform for automotive businesses to discuss the opportunities and challenges in their region. The event, held in a different region each year, regularly attracts 200+ senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, global and local suppliers.

Regional Forum South East 2025

15 October 2025, 08:30 – 15:00

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa, Milton Common, Thame OX9 2JW

SMMT Regional Forum South East proved to be a must attend event for those looking to network with key contacts within the UK automotive industry.

The sessions highlighted key industry insights for the region and how companies are responding to the need to develop the UK’s EV capability.

Regional Forum Agenda

	South East Industry Insights
	Session One
09:45	Welcome Introduction – Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT
09:55	Ramona Dienel, Finance Director, BMW (UK) Manufacturing & Swindon Pressings
10:10	Matthew Croucher, Chief Economist, SMMT
10:25	Patrick Davison, Sustainability Director, EMR Group
10:40	Q&A Panel Session – Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT
	Session Two
11:40	Lisa Brankin, Managing Director, Ford of Britain
11:55	Louis Jones, EV & Connected Services Director, DAF Trucks
12:10	Dr Andy Harris, Head of Research and Data Analytics , Wrightbus
12:40	Q&A Panel Session – Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT