Biomaterials for automotive interior

On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Konzepthaus is implementing the Haus of Automotive and discussing current topics such as sustainability, the challenge of digital transformation, and the promotion of young female talent in automotive design among industry representatives. The aim is to bring different brands together and promote collaboration, creativity and innovation.

Eco-Friendly Production

As part of Milan Design Week, Konzepthaus, in collaboration with Donna-e-Mobile, is presenting an inspiring conference that offers thought leaders a platform to explore the future of design and mobility.

Sascha Peters is invited to talk about sustainable materials for automotive design and in particular to present a new generation of highly developed biomaterials such as a paper-based alternative to aluminum, leather alternatives made from bacterial cellulose, algae-based foam for seats, wood foam for lightweight and highly developed textiles from agricultural waste streams.

Mycelium-based materials in particular are currently reaching a new level and will also find their way into automotive interiors in the future. In this context, Sascha Peters will present the research project “Mycoustics – 3D printing of mycelium for acoustics”, which Haute Innovation is carrying out in cooperation with Fraunhofer IWU.

Program

10:00 – 10:15
Welcome

Martin Groschwald, CEO and Co-Founder Konzepthaus

10:15 – 11:00: Finding Talent: Navigating the Challenges of Entering the Automotive Design Industry

– Emanuele Battista | Design Manager – Spadaconcept (IED)
– Danila Giordano | Head of CMF Innovation – Stellantis Europe
– Robin Wöhr | Senior Design Talent Partner- Zeekr

11:30 – 12:30: Fostering Collaborations in Automotive CMF: Strategies to Bring Concepts to Life

– Andrea Mocellin | Independent Mobility Designer & Innovator Freelance
– Gabriele Mafrici| CMF Designer – Touring Superleggera
– Joris de Groot | Founder & Designer – Studio Joris de Groot
– Sofia Uanini | CMF Designer- Touring Superleggera
– Suzanne Oude Hengel | Founder & Designer – Knit in Motion

14:00 – 14:45: Shifting Hues and Sustainable Materials: Exploring the Latest Trends in Automotive Color and Eco-Friendly Production

– Anders Sachs | Head of Zeekr CMF Design and Sustainable Transformation – Zeekr
– Florian Schrey | Account Director Brands & OEM’s – Royal Smit & Zoon
– Maria Uggla | Head of CMF Design – Polestar
– Sascha Peters | Managing Owner – Haute Innovation – Zukunftsagentur für Material & Technologie

15:00 – 15:45: Digital Transformation in CMF Design: Revolutionizing the Future of Automotive Aesthetics

– Idil Girard | CMF Design Manager – Google Wearables
– Marie-Camille Lecoq | Head of CMF & Sustainability – Lotus

16:15 – 17:00: Leading the Pack: Enhancing Influence through Superior Leadership

– Marília Biill | Head of CMF Design – KIA
– Martin Groschwald | CEO & Co-Founder – Konzepthaus
– Monika Pap | Design Makes Sense – Consulting // Advance Design Management at NOVEM
– Zusanna Skalska | Founding Partner – 360Inspiration

17:30 – 18:00: Women in Automotive: Driving Change and Shaping the Future

– Anouk Groen | CMF Design Forecaster, Owner RNA Design // Trend Research Manager GK Design Europe // Core Team Member Donna e Mobile
– Corien Pompe | Founder & Chairman – Donna e Mobile
– Maria Paola | AIDA – Associazione Italiana Donne per l’Automotive
– Monika Pap | Design Makes Sense – Consulting // Advance Design Management at NOVEM

Tickets and registration: www.hoa.konzepthaus-consulting.com/cmf-conference