MOVE Interviews
“Human-centred AI” and the importance of a user-led autonomous approach with Toyota Research Institute
Avinash Balachandran, Vice President of Toyota Research Institute (TRI), joins us in the Press Lounge at MOVE 2026 to discuss Toyota’s collaborative approach to autonomy, exploring the importance of customer-led research and strategic partnerships in navigating a complex and evolving industry.
‘The future is now’: Fastned COO on Europe’s green transition
“The transition is here — I mean, I often say it, but the future is now, and you’re rather part of now, or you’re not.”
Speaking with us at MOVE 2026, we heard from the brilliant Françoise Poggi, COO of Fastned, who shared her insights on the state of European electrification, overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks, and why the green transition is entirely unstoppable.
Rethinking automotive design: Insights from Toyota Connected Europe’s Art Director
Moses Gunarman, Art Director at Toyota Connected Europe, joins us on the MOVE 2026 sofa to share his vision for the future of automotive design, one where digital interfaces move past frivolous aesthetics to focus entirely on functionality and seamless integration.
Reimagining customer experience as a growth engine with Aymen Ismail of Smart
In the automotive world, customer service has historically meant frustrating dealership upsells, call centres and faulty agents. For Smart, the goal is to flip that narrative entirely, reimagining customer service as a powerful growth engine. We sat down with Aymen Ismail, Customer Services Director at Smart Europe, at MOVE 2026, to discuss how data-driven personalization and proactive tech are turning the entire ownership journey into a vehicle for growth.
Nurturing the mobility innovation of the future with VW Group’s Konnect Innovation Hub
The path to automotive innovation lies in breaking down the walls of corporate isolation. That is the philosophy behind Konnect Innovation Hub, the Volkswagen Group’s scout for cutting-edge tech. We sat down with Managing Director Hemdat Sagi at MOVE 2026 to discuss how external partnerships are accelerating the future of software-defined and sustainable vehicles.
ON THE MOVE Pod: “How can mobility businesses ensure customer loyalty in the EV era?” with John Saffrett at Ayvens
With the MOVE 2024 event kicking off in just 5 days, MOVEMNT met up with John Saffrett, Global Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Ayvens, for an exclusive ON THE MOVE Podcast episode. Ayvens is a global leader in sustainability providing fleet leasing services,...
Part Two – “How driver insight is transforming the way mobility companies hire their employees?” with Aon
You've seen Part One, now watch Part Two of the interview below where we meet with Dr. Neale Kinnear and Charlotte Schaller from Aon! Aon are returning to MOVE this year as Diamond Sponsors and will be showcasing their industry-leading expertise across a range of...
How driver insight is transforming the way mobility companies hire their employees with Aon – Part One
Aon are returning to MOVE this year as Diamond Sponsors and will be showcasing their industry-leading expertise across a range of topics within the mobility ecosystem. From discussions in how to navigate risk in mobility, to funding transport infrastructure, to...
ON THE MOVE Podcast: How does risk capital unlock growth in mobility? with Aon
This episode of the ON THE MOVE Podcast sits down with the geniuses from the British-American professional services and management consulting firm Aon to discuss how risk capital can unlock growth for mobility businesses. MOVE’s Editor Grace Dawes is joined by Martyn...
MOVE start-up success story: Kerbo Charge wins investment on Dragon’s Den from Deborah Meaden
One of MOVE's attending start-ups Kerbo Charge recently took their company to the Dragon's Den and won an investment from sustainability devotee, Deborah Meadan. In this start-up success story, co-founders Michael Goulden and Ben Whitaker pitched and demoed their...
Coming soon: The MOVE Podcast
Yep, you read that right! We are starting our long-awaited and much-requested podcast! It will be hosted by our editor Grace Dawes, who will sit down with some of the top names in the mobility industry talking about all-things urban transport now and in the future....
Stellantis Ventures tell how they are heping start-ups in the push for electrification at MOVE 2023
Adam Bazih, head of Stellantis Ventures, spoke at MOVE 2023 about his experience and how the event had gone "above and beyond expectations" and even detailed his personal enjoyments from the event. Stellantis Ventures is the first Stellantis corporate venture fund...
Cradlepoint talk about why 5G and connectivity are key to mobility at MOVE 2023
At MOVE 2023 Roger Jones, solution architect for Cradlepoint, discussed how their connectivity products are key to the current and future potentials of the mobility industry. Cradlepoint was born in Boise and specialise in a shared vision to Connect Beyond the limits...
Valtech Mobility discuss their latest partnership with Parkopedia at MOVE 2023
At MOVE 2023 Norman Palmhof managing consultant at Valtech Mobility talked about all-things connected mobility and the company's experience at the event. Valtech Mobility specialise in designing, developing and managing digital platform services and products to help...
How dRISK are providing scenarios for autonomous vehicle safety
Can AI help to accelerate the future of autonomous vehicles? dRISK think so! At MOVE 2023 Rav Babbra, COO at dRISK, talked about how his company is collecting AI data from all over the world and making simulated scenarios in order to de-risk autonomous vehicle (AV)...
Dott comments on what the future of micro-mobility holds at MOVE 2023
At MOVE 2023 Henri Moissinac, the co-founder and CEO of Dott, talked about the fifteen-minute city and how micro-mobility can help make this goal to become a reality in cities all over the world. With a mandate to encourage the fifteen-minute city, Moissinac recently...
Rod King MBE brings his 20s Plenty Campaign to MOVE 2023
Around 20 years ago, Rod King MBE campaigned in his local town for a 20 mph speed limit on roads where pedestrians mix with motorists. Fast forward to today and King's organisation, 20s Plenty for Us, now boasts 600 local campaigns across the entire of the UK. King...
Women in Mobility UK meet-up at MOVE 2023!
"Woman only represent 20% of the workforce in transport and that is a number that needs to change urgently," said Sandra Witzel, co-founder of Women in Mobility UK, at MOVE 2023. The organisation was founded three years ago and serves as a networking group for women...
Angela Strand comments on the Inflation Reduction Act: USA and the clean energy transition
Angela Strand, chairwoman of SEA Electric, discussed her opinions on how the Inflation Reduction act will support the clean energy transition in the US at MOVE 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to promote the clean energy transition in the hopes to curb inflation...
Providing solutions for innovation: Sibros discuss how their tech is enabling the SDV at MOVE 2023
Steve Schwinke, VP of customer engagement at Sibros, praised MOVE as the "premier event when it comes to sustainability and mobility". With multiple appearances on panels, roundtables, and talks at MOVE 2O23, Schwinke gave some insight into what topics he's dying to...
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