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Novembre
2017
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Mercedes-Benz at the world's largest tech conference

WebSummit 2017 (1)
Mit vielfältigen Aktivitäten, namhaften Referenten und dem Networking-Format „EQ Nights“ beteiligt sich Mercedes-Benz am Web Summit 2017, der weltweit größten Tech-Konferenz, in Lissabon. Mercedes-Benz is taking part in the Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon, the world's largest tech conference with numerous activities, well-known speakers and the networking format "EQ Nights". #MBwebsummit
WebSummit 2017 (2)
Mit vielfältigen Aktivitäten, namhaften Referenten und dem Networking-Format „EQ Nights“ beteiligt sich Mercedes-Benz am Web Summit 2017, der weltweit größten Tech-Konferenz, in Lissabon. Mercedes-Benz is taking part in the Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon, the world's largest tech conference with numerous activities, well-known speakers and the networking format "EQ Nights". #MBwebsummit
WebSummit 2017 (3)
Mit vielfältigen Aktivitäten, namhaften Referenten und dem Networking-Format „EQ Nights“ beteiligt sich Mercedes-Benz am Web Summit 2017, der weltweit größten Tech-Konferenz, in Lissabon. Mercedes-Benz is taking part in the Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon, the world's largest tech conference with numerous activities, well-known speakers and the networking format "EQ Nights". #MBwebsummit

Mercedes-Benz is taking part in the Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon with numerous activities, well-known speakers and the networking format "EQ Nights". The company is one of the main sponsors, emphasising the relevance of the digital transformation. At the same time Mercedes-Benz is presenting itself as an attractive employer for digital talents, and organising co-creations with startups and established players. More than 60,000 visitors from over 160 countries are expected to attendthe world's most important tech conference in the Portuguese capital from 6 to 9 November.

The PITCH competition is powered by Mercedes-Benz: this is where 200 startup companies on four stages do their best to convince a jury of their business idea, and win the prize money put up by Mercedes-Benz plus a mentoring programme. Up-to-date information about the presence of Mercedes‑Benz at the Web Summit may be found under the hashtag #MBwebsummit.

Meeting point for the digital world: Lisbon is the place to be

Those in search of the future are in just the right place in the Portuguese capital: "Lisbon is currently developing into the "place to be" in the digital world. We are represented here accordingly with a Digital Delivery Hub, and are using the Web Summit to drive the digital transformation of Mercedes forward," says Wilko Stark, Head of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz Cars Strategy and CASE. In early May Mercedes-Benz opened the world's first digital hub as a centre for the global realisation of digital products in Lisbon. And in just a few days, the Web Summit as the world's most important tech conference will be held in the maritime city for the second time. Founders, startups and established companies come together in Lisbon to exchange ideas and discuss digital trends in different business sectors. The dynamic development in digitisation is shown by the growth in visitor numbers to the Web Summit: the first conference in Dublin in 2010 was attended by around 400 visitors, and now 60,000 participants are expected.

Talents and ideas welcome: on the way to the Digital Champion

In 2017 Mercedes-Benz is one of the main sponsors. "We are currently transforming ourselves from an automobile manufacturer into the leading provider of premium mobility sevices," says Sabine Scheunert, Head of Digital and IT for Marketing & Sales Mercedes-Benz Cars. "Innovative ideas and young talents will help us during this transformation."

Mercedes-Benz with its CASE strategy is on the way to becoming the digital champion of the automobile industry with new business models and digital products. CASE comprises the four future areas of Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Services and Electric Drive. The main focus of the Web Summit activities by Mercedes-Benz is on the three pillars of Connected, Shared & Services and Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz is organising more than 25 keynotes, workshops and discussion rounds. In addition to Sabine Scheunert, the main speakers are Dr Daniela Gerd tom Markotten, CEO of the moovel Group, Andrew Pinnington, CEO of mytaxi and Conrad Fritzsch, Director of Digitisation Marketing & Sales Mercedes-Benz Cars. Speakers at one me future talk event each will be Simon Becker, architect and founder of Cabin Spacey, Ryan Evans, CEO and co-founder of Inboard Technology, and Wolfgang Gruel, mobility researcher. Also expected to attend: the professional surfer Garret McNamara.