Tech Dialogue | Elektrifying Mobility

31 March 2026, 10:00 - 18:00

On 31 March 2026, Mikrocentrum is organizing another Tech Dialogue. This time, the theme is 'Electrifying Mobility'. The Mikrocentrum Tech Dialogues are not typical conferences. Here, you meet leading experts and other decision-makers from the high-tech and manufacturing industries who face the same strategic challenges as you. In this edition, innovators from the mobility sector are brought together. This event is a Networking Activity supported by Holland High Tech.

The European climate goals are clear: by 2030, CO₂ emissions must be reduced by 55%, and by 2050, mobility must be fully climate neutral. This means an accelerated transition to electric propulsion — not only in road vehicles, but also in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, commercial vehicles and even on water. This edition is therefore relevant for professionals involved in the transition to electric mobility.

For whom

OEMs, retrofit companies and system integrators
Engineers, R&D managers and project leaders in vehicle, machine and maritime electrification
Policymakers and technology partners shaping regulations and infrastructure

Programme

During Electrifying Mobility, we bring together OEMs, system integrators, technology developers and end users to share knowledge, practical experience and a vision for the future.

Pim Grol, Managing Director of RAI Automotive Industry NL and also a Programme Council member of the Sustainable Mobility innovation domain, is one of the speakers. In his keynote, he will provide an up-to-date overview of developments, opportunities, and threats in the mobility transition, naturally addressing geopolitical influences from China and the United States, among others. Additionally, Pim will discuss the importance of innovation and public-private partnerships.

The complete programme is as follows:

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Reception and Coffee
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Welcome & Opening door Lennard Nellestein, Connectr Energy Innovation
10:45 AM - 11:25 AM: Keynote Pim Grol – RAI automotive Industry
11:25 AM - 12:05 PM: Engineering electrified mobility: VDL Bus Bert Hannon
12:05 PM - 13:00 PM: Lunch & Tabletop Presentations
13:00 PM - 13:35 PM: Maximizing Power Density: Erik van Beusekom, Maarten Klomp Saluqi Motors
13:35 PM - 14:10 PM: Batteries Taking Flight Christoph Schäper, Air Energy
14:10 PM - 14:30 PM: Coffee Break
14:30 PM - 15:05 PM: Electrification of Heavy Duty Off-Highway Machinery, Jonas Horstmann , ABB
15:05 PM- 16:15 PM: Electrification of truck depots, Maarten Klein Geltink
16:15 PM - 16:30 PM: Wrap-up & Networking Drinks