How technology will shape the future of the mobility ecosystem was the key focus of the exclusive PIONEER Reception “How Tech is Driving the Future of Mobility”, hosted by Automechanika and HEY/PIONEER on 10 September at the Festhalle in Hall 2 during Automechanika 2026.
The event brought together around 80 international representatives from the automotive, mobility and technology sectors at the HighTech4Mobility Area for an evening of expert insights, industry discussions and high-level networking.
The evening began with a welcome address by Michael Johannes, Vice President, Mobility & Logistics, Messe Frankfurt, who highlighted the importance of connecting established industry leaders, technology companies and innovators to accelerate the transformation of the global mobility landscape.
At the center of the evening was the panel discussion “How Tech is Driving the Future of Mobility,” moderated by Hans Hamer, Founder of HEY/PIONEER. The panel brought together four leading industry experts: Tobias Liebelt, CEO Benteler Mobility, Lasse Diener, CEO Aufinity, Felix-Matthias Walter, Director Global Service Solutions MAHLE, and Franck Leveque, Senior Consultant CLEPA.
The discussion explored how new technologies are reshaping the mobility ecosystem – from digitization, data and AI to autonomous mobility, new service models and the transformation of the automotive aftermarket.
A key focus was the question of how technology can move beyond innovation itself and create scalable, commercially viable solutions that deliver real value for customers, cities and the mobility industry. Following the panel discussion and Q&A, guests continued the conversation over drinks and a flying buffet in the Festhalle.
With around 80 international decision-makers, entrepreneurs, innovators and mobility experts, the reception provided an exclusive setting for networking, matchmaking and exchanging perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the global mobility industry.
“AI, connectivity and new technologies are changing the way we move and transforming the entire mobility ecosystem. New players, new ideas and new business models are emerging. With HEY/PIONEER, we bring together the people and companies driving this change – co connect ideas, create opportunities and shape the future mobility ecosystem.” – Hans Hamer, Founder of HEY/PIONEER.
“Technology is fundamentally reshaping the automotive industry and the aftermarket. As the world´s leading international trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket, Automechanika wants to provide a platform where established industry leaders, innovators and new technology players come together to turn transformation into real business opportunities.“ – Michael Johannes, Vice President Mobility & Logistics, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH.
