The Powertrain ecosystem in Normandy & Paris regions

From 11 to 13 June 2025, NextMove is hosting a Finnish delegation, in partnership with Business Tampere.

During those 3 days, the participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the French ecosystem when it comes to powertrain. The program will consist in site visits, participation to an event and networking opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to establish contact with members of the NextMove network to identify potential areas of collaboration.

The program

• Wednesday, 11th June

All day: Participation to the SIA Powertrain event: The 37th SIA Powertrain Congress 2025, is a pivotal event in the automotive industry that brings together engineers, innovators, and thought leaders. As we stand at the crossroads of a transformative era in the powertrain industry, this congress offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of sustainable and technologically advanced mobility.

Evening: Free night dinner to Paris - A reservation in a French restaurant can be made depending to participants' needs.

• Thursday, 12th June

Morning: Site visit of REV Mobilities: French leader in the electric and hydrogen retrofit for vehicle segments such as classic cars, professional, craftsmen and commercial vehicle fleets, and even buses and trucks. Their “LABO”, located in Paris and formerly a traditional mechanic’s garage, is regrouping several of their activities (head office, conversion shop, test centre, training center…).

Afternoon: Site visit of Bosch France [location TBC]: Bosch brings together automotive technology, data clouds and services for mobility solutions, whether for commercial or passenger vehicles, multimodal transport services, fleet management or intelligent infrastructure. Their site in Saint Ouen is specifically working on innovative mobility solutions.

Evening: Networking cocktail with NextMove's network

• Friday, 13th June

Morning: Site visit of INSA Rouen: largest engineering school of the Normandy region, and major player in the French engineering education landscape. Their missions consist in teaching and dissemination of scientific culture, but also research trough 9 laboratories.

Afternoon/Evening: Departure of participants

Services

Included:

• Digital pre-meeting between NextMove and delegation
• Participants booklet
• Transportation in France
• Lunch (day 2)
• Networking cocktail (day 2)
• Accommodation (2 nights)
• Ticket for the SIA Powertrain event

No included:

• International transportation
• Dinner (day 1)

Participation

The deadline for registration is 2nd June, 2025.

To register, please contact:

• Ari LYLYNOJA at ari.Lylynoja@businesstampere.com

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