EuroBrake 2021 keynote speeches tackle regulations, brake emissions, and the impact of electric and autonomous vehicles on braking technology
Duncan Kay, UK Department for Transport will present “Regulation Activities for Brake Emissions”
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Dörsch, DB Systemtechnik will present: “What can the automotive braking community learn from rail, and vice versa? Some thoughts about electric cars and autonomous driving”
EuroBrake 2021 runs from 17-21 May 2021
Two keynote speeches at EuroBrake 2021 will address vehicle brake emissions regulations, and the impact of electric and autonomous vehicle requirements on braking technology.
EuroBrake – organised and hosted by FISITA – is the largest braking technology and strategy event in the world, providing a unique forum for companies to showcase innovative technology, products and services.
EuroBrake 2021 runs from 17-21 May 2021, and will feature keynote speeches from:
Duncan Kay, Head of Vehicle Engineering, International Vehicle Standards, UK Department for Transport, will discuss: “Regulation Activities for Brake Emissions”
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Dörsch, Head of CoC brakes, couplings, door-systems, DB Systemtechnik GmbH, Germany will draw connections between the automotive and rail industries: “What can the automotive braking community learn from rail, and vice versa? Some thoughts about electric cars and autonomous driving.”
Further details on these keynote speeches can be found on FISITA’s dedicated EuroBrake 2021 keynote page: https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/agenda/tuesday/keynote-session
The EuroBrake 2021 technical programme features a week of technical and networking sessions, with over 90 technical presentations, 20 technical sessions, 25 posters, two panel sessions, and networking sessions.
Early Bird ticket offer ends on 31 March 2021
Register here https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/register before 31 March 2021 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing, which also includes access* to the full back catalogue of technical papers from EuroBrake 2012 to 2020.
Tickets for EuroBrake 2021 are available on FISITA’s dedicated EuroBrake 2021 website: https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/register
Full price tickets for EuroBrake will be available right up to the start of the event: https://www.fisita.com/eurobrake/2021/pricing
Unique networking opportunities at EuroBrake 2021
New for 2021, the EuroBrake Virtual Content Delivery (VCD) platform will showcase partner companies and provide unique networking opportunities for a truly immersive online experience.
Through the online event platform, attendees can message, video call, and post to the forums, and build a personal agenda and experience. The platform can suggest people and companies with similar interests and products to improve networking opportunities.
EuroBrake is delighted to announce an additional rail theme running in 2021, with three technical sessions, one keynote speaker and one panel session all devoted to hot topics in the global rail industry.
Access the preliminary agenda here: https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/agenda
The final agenda will be published in early May 2021.
EuroBrake Student Opportunities Programme (ESOP)
The EuroBrake Student Opportunities Programme (ESOP) returns in a virtual capacity for 2021.
For information on ESOP at EuroBrake 2021, visit the event website or contact Hayley Millar (h.millar@fisita.com).
Sponsorship and exhibitor information
For information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at EuroBrake 2021, visit the event website: https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/exhibit-sponsor or contact Nadine Lloyd (n.lloyd@fisita.com).
Contact
For more information about EuroBrake 2021, contact Gemma Wilkins (g.wilkins@fisita.com). Website: https://www.fisita.com/events/eurobrake/2021/about
*EuroBrake 2021 Early Bird ticket holders will have access to the complete EuroBrake back catalogue of technical papers until Friday 16 April. FISITA members will have full access to the complete EuroBrake back catalogue from Tuesday 6 May.
Notes to Editors
EuroBrake is the largest braking technology and strategy event in the world.
The EuroBrake technical programme features over 90 technical presentations, two expert panels, two keynote speeches, and unique networking sessions.
FISITA is the international network for automotive mobility engineers, representing over 200,000 engineers in more than 30 countries.
Since 1948, FISITA has provided a global platform for knowledge exchange between industry and academia. FISITA is also a leading advocate for the education of engineers, creating pathways for existing and future talent through its established links with the industry.
FISITA helps guide the future direction of the automotive engineering profession by contributing to the development of safe, sustainable and affordable technology for mobility.
FISITA organises a number of global events, including EuroBrake, the world's largest braking conference and exhibition. FISITA also organises the FISITA World Automotive Summit, an exclusive annual meeting of industry leaders, and the FISITA World Automotive Congress, a forum for industry experts, engineers and executives to exchange ideas and discuss the trends that drive the automotive mobility industry forward.
For more information about FISITA see www.fisita.com and follow FISITA on Twitter and LinkedIn.