Auto Ignite
77 Brewer St, London W1F 9ZN
London
Summary
Shaping the future of automotive
As the automotive sector throws all of its channels, product and business models up in the air, their slow-motion landing represents the largest single transformation of any industrial sector for 100 years.
You know, you’re in it.
On April the 18nd 2024 Commerce Futures is holding a dinner focused on the automotive customer and their transformation. We will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing D2C automotive sales, potential customer lifetime value as the new brands emerge within electrification, and the new relationships between customers and automotive brands.
The evening is designed for leaders across the sector, but specifically those in digital, retail marketing, C-Suite and technology.
What you'll gain by attending:
- Learn how customer lifetime value is changing as new brands emerge in electrification (and what you can do about it)
- Understand how to address the challenges and opportunities facing D2C automotive sales
- Define the new relationship between customers and automotive brands
Roger Atkins
Managing Director
Electric Vehicles OutlookRead Full Bio →
With four decades in the motor industry, Roger is a LinkedIn Top Voice for the EV revolution, with over 300,000 followers. His blog about connected, shared, autonomous, & electric vehicles, draws over a million readers. He's both a connector and a collector. As the founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd, Roger serves as a global host, industry commentator, and advisor. Board roles include advising companies like Urbix Inc, HEVO Inc, 'Euro Lithium + Borates,' & ZeroAvia. In 1990, Roger worked for the VW Group for a decade, then entered the world of start-ups with Richard Branson & Co at Virgin Cars, championing High Speed Amphibians with Gibbs. Later, UK battery electric truck manufacturer Modec from 2007 until ending with Ricardo Plc before going solo.
Imogen Bhogal
Head of Halo Content (Presenter and Producer)
Fully Charged ShowRead Full Bio →
Imogen Bhogal, presenter and producer for The Fully Charged Show and The Everything Electric, covers electric cars, sustainable tech, and clean energy. She moderates The Financial Times' Annual Future of The Car Event, lectures at Umea Institute of Design, and co-presented "Motorsport in the Electric Age." Formerly with Arrival, she worked on policy, communications, and strategy, and was an aerodynamics engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. With a University of Oxford engineering degree, Imogen is a dedicated advocate for science and technology communication.
AGENDA
18:30 Arrival & Welcome Drinks
19:15 Guests seated
19:20 Welcome from Commerce Futures
19:30 Panel Discussion - Exploring Industry Insights with:
- Roger Atkins - Managing Director, Electric Vehicles Outlook
- Imogen Bhogal - Head of Halo Content, Fully Charged Show
20:20 Starters served & Topic One - Discussion at individual tables
20:40 Mains served & Topic Two - Discussion at individual tables
21:10 Topic discussed as a collection
21:30 Desserts & Networking
23:00 Event Closes
Roger Atkins
Managing Director
Electric Vehicles OutlookRead Full Bio →
With four decades in the motor industry, Roger is a LinkedIn Top Voice for the EV revolution, with over 300,000 followers. His blog about connected, shared, autonomous, & electric vehicles, draws over a million readers. He's both a connector and a collector. As the founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd, Roger serves as a global host, industry commentator, and advisor. Board roles include advising companies like Urbix Inc, HEVO Inc, 'Euro Lithium + Borates,' & ZeroAvia. In 1990, Roger worked for the VW Group for a decade, then entered the world of start-ups with Richard Branson & Co at Virgin Cars, championing High Speed Amphibians with Gibbs. Later, UK battery electric truck manufacturer Modec from 2007 until ending with Ricardo Plc before going solo.
Imogen Bhogal
Head of Halo Content (Presenter and Producer)
Fully Charged ShowRead Full Bio →
Imogen Bhogal, presenter and producer for The Fully Charged Show and The Everything Electric, covers electric cars, sustainable tech, and clean energy. She moderates The Financial Times' Annual Future of The Car Event, lectures at Umea Institute of Design, and co-presented "Motorsport in the Electric Age." Formerly with Arrival, she worked on policy, communications, and strategy, and was an aerodynamics engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. With a University of Oxford engineering degree, Imogen is a dedicated advocate for science and technology communication.
Venue
77 Brewer St, London W1F 9ZN
A modern Japanese Restaurant & Bar inspired by DC, created in partnership with Warner Bros. You step off the streets of Soho and feel like you’re dining in a restaurant in Gotham City, set within a Grade II, beautifully decorated art-deco venue. Guests can indulge in a mix of small and large plates to share, along with a range of Japanese delicacies as the menu moves between Youkoso starters, salads, small plates, Hot Shuko including Kushiyaki skewers, Tempura, and more.
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