Week One Highlights: What Went Down at the #FutureDriven Experience Pop-up Centre!

This week, we kicked off the #FutureDriven Experience Pop-up—an immersive dive into the world of automotive and beyond!?

Catch up below for a snapshot of this week’s highlights!?

The missing pieces: Creating enabling conditions for the auto industry’s transition?

Our launch event brought together key players to discuss what vital enabling conditions – from charging infrastructure and electricity grids to consumer incentives and more – are needed to achieve zero-emission road transport.?

The event included the presentation of a gap analysis study by Transport Mobility & Leuven: Accelerating Change: Closing the Gaps in Europe’s Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles.?

Thanks to all our guests for attending, and our panelists for driving such an insightful discussion:? Kurt Vandenberghe , Director General in DG CLIMA, Bernd Lange MEP (Socialists & Democrats), Christian Hochfeld , Executive Director, Agora Verkehrswende , Lucie Mattera , Secretary General, ChargeUp Europe and Agustín Reyna , Director General, BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation .

You can watch the livestream on YouTube.

Are EVs just for rich men??

Co-organised with Euronews , we dove into the big questions behind EV adoption across different demographics. Lively discussions explored the roadblocks to going electric and brainstormed ways to create a more inclusive, accessible path toward sustainable mobility for everyone.?

With over 1,400 views already, you can watch it here.

Experience Centre Unplugged?

We wrapped up the week with a lively networking event for European Parliament Assistants and special guests, bringing together a crowd of more than 110.??

The DJ kept everyone moving, mixing everything from classic hits to today’s top tracks, much to the delight of guests of all ages.??

Alongside the music, there were plenty of exciting exhibits to explore, from an AI-driven Avatar and driving simulator to a hydrogen high-pressure fuel tank. It was a perfect blend of fun, tech, and tunes!?

Experiencing FOMO?

Located at Place du Luxembourg in the heart of Brussels, we’re hosting 30+ other events and exclusive exhibitions you won't want to miss. From discussions on the skills required for Europe’s next-generation workforce to strategies for accelerating the decarbonisation of public transport, there’s something for everyone!?

You can register for your favourite events here: https://www.futuredriven.eu/experience-pop-up/??