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Tuesday 24 June 2025, 09:00 – 16:00 BST (GMT +1)
IET, London

The SMMT International Automotive Summit has become an integral fixture in the UK automotive calendar, providing an opportunity for the automotive industry to come together to discuss the issues and opportunities impacting their businesses and the industry as a whole.

For SMMT and the industry at large, it will be a vital messaging opportunity to reach national and international policymakers, as well as the wider public. This year’s Summit will look towards the next decade, exploring what is needed to futureproof our industry both domestically and globally. There will also be sessions focusing on the market, innovation, and sustainability. 

The event will attract an audience of 300 senior level representatives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers and the aftermarket, government and the media. Speakers will include senior executives from vehicle manufacturers, policymakers, and a host of content experts from the automotive and aligned industries.

Registration is open. SMMT members are eligible for one complimentary ticket per member organisation (subject to availability). Additional member tickets are available at a 50% discounted rate. Non-member tickets are available to be purchased. For any information about the tickets, exhibition, and partnership opportunities, please email [email protected]

Keynote speakers

We are delighted that the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, will provide a keynote speech. Adrian Hallmark, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda will give a keynote speech; while Rebecca Boll, Chief Product and Delivery Officer, Fortescue Zero will give a special presentation.

We are also pleased to announce that Chris Giles, the FT’s Economics Editor, will return to this year’s SMMT Summit. Back by popular demand, Chris will provide his latest assessment of the global and domestic economic outlook as well as tailor his analysis to focus on the automotive sector specifically. Additional speakers will be announced in due course.

Rebecca Boll

Chief Product and Delivery Officer, Fortescue Zero

Chris Giles

Economics Editor, FT

Adrian Hallmark

 Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda 

Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP

Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade 

Panelists

Mick Aiers

Chair of Automotive Council Supply Chain and Senior Manager, Supplier Risk Management, Stellantis

Laura Ayre

Partner, Pinsent Masons (Moderator)

Karoline Baumann

Strategy & New Growth Director, Cox Automotive Europe

Katherine Bennett CBE

Chief Executive Officer, High Value Manufacturing Catapult

Vanessa Butani

Head of Global Sustainability, Volvo Cars

Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles KCMG LVO

Chair, China-Britain Business Council 

Matthew Croucher

Chief Economist, SMMT

Vicky Edmonds

Chief Executive Officer, EVA England

Mick Flanagan

Vice President, Adient  

David Johnson

Head of Public Affairs UK and Ireland, Michelin Tyre

Phil Jones

Managing Director, Leyland Trucks 

Sally Jones

Deputy Director, Trade Strategy, Trade Policy, Implementation and Negotiations Group, Department for Business and Trade

Sam Lister

Director General for Industrial Strategy, Department for Business and Trade

Anand Menon

Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Alison Nuttal

Head of Sustainability Global Affairs, JLR

Damien O’Sullivan

Managing Director, Volkswagen Group UK

Ian Plummer

Commercial Director, Auto Trader

Jonathan Smart

Partner and Head of Mobility Sector, Shoosmiths (Moderator)

James Tooze

Vice President of Operations, DHL Supply Chain

Steve Turner

Assistant General Secretary, Unite the Union

Victor Zhang

Country Director, OMODA&JAECOO UK

Event Partners 2025

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Always interesting to mix the automotive industry with government, finance & legal and tackle the issues of investment and sustainability

CEVA Logistics

a great event. Essential for maintaining an up to date knowledge of the international automotive landscape

IMI

A truly excellent and informative event, bringing key players and politicians to discuss the benefits and success of the automotive sector to the UK economy 

Arval BNP

Great industry insights, coupled with the right balance of networking time for new contacts and building relationships  

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