What Will Be the Future of the Independent Automotive Market? FIGIEFA Conference 2024 Ahead of Us.

FIGIEFA has provided details of the conference to be held on October 24. The event, titled “The Independent Automotive Aftermarket: Driving Force for European Competitive, Sustainable and Affordable Mobility”, will gather key stakeholders, industry leaders, and decision-makers. Urgent issues and trends affecting the automotive aftermarket will be discussed during the event.

FIGIEFA Conference 2024 – Program

With an impressive group of speakers and panelists, the conference will address a wide range of topics, including market trends, technological progress, and regulatory challenges that shape the landscape of the independent automotive aftermarket, particularly parts distribution.

Participants can expect valuable insights from experts, networking within the industry, and participation in discussions about the future of mobility in Europe. The following topics will be addressed during the key sessions:

• Overview of the European Commission’s policy on digital transformation;
• Main findings of the study developed by Roland Berger in collaboration with FIGIEFA on “The Importance of IAM for the European (Automotive) Industry”
• Discussions on the impact of digitization and technological innovations on parts distribution and service provision.
• Expert insights on sustainability initiatives and the role of independent distributors in promoting environmentally friendly practices.

“FIGIEFA invites all its members and partners to join us in informing about the conference and generating enthusiasm around it,” says Mads Engberg, President of FIGIEFA. “This conference presents a unique opportunity to connect with influential personalities in the automotive industry and explore the significant contribution of the independent aftermarket to Europe’s economy and mobility,” he adds.

FIGIEFA is the International Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors, established in 1956. It associates and represents the interests of companies involved in wholesale and retail automotive parts trade, as well as independent workshop networks. FIGIEFA’s goal is to maintain free and fair competition in the aftermarket and in vehicle service and repair. The organization is the political representative of independent automotive parts distributors to the European Union and UN institutions.

The FIGIEFA Conference 2024 will take place on October 24, 2024, at the Renaissance Hotel in Brussels. The MotoFocus Group is the media patron of this event.