Summary
The first NextTruck Conference, organized by IPM AG, was held from November 2 to 3, 2025, at the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin, Germany.
Under the theme
“Software, future drives and changing markets: transforming the trucking world,”
industry experts delivered presentations and participated in panel discussions on key issues shaping the future of the truck and commercial vehicle industry.
During the conference, more than 350 participants, 50 speakers, and 40 exhibitors, partners, and sponsors gathered, enabling active exchanges of information and views.
| The Estrel Congress Center in Berlin（NextTruck 2025 organized by IPM AG, Photo Copyright © IPM AG） |
The main topics covered included:
・Software and autonomous driving
・Future powertrains, components, and infrastructure
・New players, partnerships, and market developments
This report summarizes the key presentations and industry trends discussed at the inaugural NextTruck Conference.
The next NextTruck Conference is scheduled to take place on November 11–12, 2026.
・Opening Keynote: A vision for Europe's role in a transforming truck world, Christian Wilz, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks Germany & FUSO Germany, Daimler Truck AG
・Market impacts of the EU 90% Combustion Engine Phase-Out by 2040, Thomas Fabian
Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA
・How BYD will revolutionize e-truck business in Europe, Baris Akyalcin, Head of E-Truck Department - Europe, BYD
・Android Automotive and SDV for trucks, Marius Mailat, CTO, P3 Group
・Next-Level Charging: How Battery Swapping Will Unlock E-Truck Adoption
Dr. Jens-Olav Jerratsch, Co-Founder & CEO, E▪︎HAUL
Local Reconstruction Note
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Opening Keynote: A vision for Europe's role in a transforming truck world (Daimler Truck)
The source outline identifies this section as part of “NextTruck Conference 2025”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Commercial Vehicle, ADAS, BEV, FCEV, SDV, Software and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Market impacts of the EU 90% Combustion Engine Phase-Out by 2040 (ACEA)
The source outline identifies this section as part of “NextTruck Conference 2025”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Commercial Vehicle, ADAS, BEV, FCEV, SDV, Software and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
How BYD will revolutionize E-truck business in Europe (BYD)
The source outline identifies this section as part of “NextTruck Conference 2025”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Commercial Vehicle, ADAS, BEV, FCEV, SDV, Software and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Android Automotive OS and SDV for trucks (P3 Group)
The source outline identifies this section as part of “NextTruck Conference 2025”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Commercial Vehicle, ADAS, BEV, FCEV, SDV, Software and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Next-Level Charging: How Battery Swapping Will Unlock E-Truck Adoption (E▪︎HAUL)
The source outline identifies this section as part of “NextTruck Conference 2025”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Commercial Vehicle, ADAS, BEV, FCEV, SDV, Software and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Related Local Signals
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