NextTruck Conference 2025
Software, future drives and changing markets: transforming the trucking world
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 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
If you register as a free member, you can read the rest of this article for a limited time.
In addition, you can also enjoy the following content for free:



Japan
USA
Mexico
Germany
China (Shanghai)
Thailand
India