Jaguar Land Rover will be amongst leading automotive
manufacturers and suppliers attending the European Automobile
Manufacturers Association (ACEA) 'Our Future Mobility Now'
conference in Brussels, starting on June 23, to mark the 20th
Anniversary of ACEA. The event runs for one week and aims to bring
together Europe's brightest young talent to discuss the big issues
facing the automotive industry.
Jaguar Land Rover has a proud history of engaging and inspiring
young people to think about the challenges facing engineers in the
dynamic and fast paced auto industry. From grassroot schemes in
schools across the UK to its industry leading graduate scheme,
developing skills, driving innovation and encouraging a future
generation of engineers has long been at the heart of the Company's
agenda.
Attending the event on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover will beTata
Motors Group Chief Executive Officer, Carl‑Peter Forster. Mr
Forster will participate in a round table panel debate with leading
figures from industry and Government and a selection of invited
young delegates to discuss the ever pressing issue of 'Skills for
the Future'.
Students, academics and industry figures attending the event will
be able to visit Jaguar Land Rover's stand where the company is
showcasing two of its innovative research projects, 'Data Fusion'
and '3D Sensor' both of which demonstrate cutting edge technology
to improve pedestrian detection and advance 3D vehicle rendering.
They will also be able to talk to a number of our Graduates
currently embarking on the company's 'Times Top 100' recognised
scheme and try their hand at theJaguar GT in Schools Sports Car
Design Challenge* which will be demonstrated by a group of Jaguar
Land Rover apprentices who won the Apprentice Class at this year's
national final.
Commenting on the show, Mike Wright, Executive Director of Jaguar
Land Rover said: "The automotive sector is experiencing an
unprecedented period of change as we look to more sustainable, cost
effective and innovative solutions to personal transportation. We
at Jaguar Land Rover understand that the future of our company lies
in the hands of the next generation of engineers ‑ young people who
are inspired and excited by an opportunity to shape the future of
the industry. We need however to do more to ensure that these
individuals are turned on to the opportunities before them and
events such as the 'Future Mobility Now' conference provide a real
platform to do this".
Young people will also be able to attend a number of workshops,
one of which will be led by Jo Lopes, Jaguar Land Rover Head of
Technical Excellence. His keynote speech will also focus on 'Skills
for the Future' and is designed to encourage debate and generate
ideas on how industry can entice and retain the talent needed to
deliver a prosperous and sustainable global automotive
landscape.
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* The Jaguar GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is a
national competition aimed at raising the awareness, interest, and
enthusiasm in science, technology, engineering and maths through a
practical 'hands on' experience.
To Contact the Jaguar Land Rover Corporate PR team, please ring or
email:
Jonathan Griffiths, Corporate and International PR Manager
T: 01926 649893 / M: 07801 126893 Email:
jgriff76@jaguarlandrover.com
Nicola Rzeznik, Corporate Communications Officer
T: 01926 648063 / M: 07736 912266 Email:
nrzeznik@jaguarlandrover.com
Laura Brannan, Corporate Communications Officer
T:01926 646050 / M: 07557 540611 Email:
lbrannan@jaguarlandrover.com
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