CLEPA Innovation Awards 2026
A successful mobility transformation is not possible without the contributions of automotive suppliers. In fact, the mobility-technology industry is one of the most innovative in the EU, with €30 billion invested in R&D each year.
The CLEPA Innovation Awards proudly recognise and celebrate the ground-breaking innovation in the automotive supply industry, driving the Green and Digital transition in Europe. All players within the automotive supply ecosystem, from SMEs and start-ups to multinational corporations, are invited to showcase their innovations and gain recognition at European level.
The Top Innovators will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in Brussels on 19 November, attended by industry representatives, policymakers, and media.
Applications for 2026 are closed. Please note that ceremony attendance is by invitation only.
Programme
Welcome
Katrina Sichel – Presenter, former TV producer and campaign director
Keynote speech
Manuel Aleixo – Expert, Cabinet of Commissioner Zaharieva
Fireside chat
- Dr. Elmar Pritsch – Partner, Software-defined Vehicle, Deloitte
- Andrea Gentili – Horizon Europe Clean Planet Partnerships Manager, Directorate-General Research and Innovation, European Commission
- Moderator: Dr. David Storer – Director of Research, Innovation, New Mobility at CLEPA
Awards Ceremony – Green Category
Awards Ceremony – Digital Category
Awards Ceremony – SMEs Category
Closing remarks
Benjamin Krieger – CLEPA Secretary General
Annual reception
19:55 – 20:10 | Fireside chat
- Matthias Zink – CLEPA President
- Thomas Pellerin-Carlin – Member of the European Parliament (S&D)
- Moderator: Katrina Sichel – Presenter, former TV producer and campaign director
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