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ETAutoTech Summit 2025 kicks off in Bengaluru, spotlights sustainable mobility
The sixth edition of the
ETAutoTech Summit 2025
officially kicks off today at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru, Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center. Spanning two days — June 18 and 19 — the summit returns with the central theme: 'Driving Sustainable Pathways for Future Mobility.'
As the automotive world accelerates toward electrification, AI integration, and sustainable practices, this flagship event by
ETAuto
brings together industry leaders, technocrats, and policymakers to shape the road ahead.
Key focus areas at this year's summit
The summit will spotlight technologies and strategies transforming mobility — including alternative fuels like hydrogen, ethanol, and ammonia — as well as new CAFE norms, emissions regulations, net-zero strategies, and sustainable manufacturing.
Technology innovations in focus include infotainment, displays, battery technologies, ADAS, connected vehicles, telematics, autonomous driving, cybersecurity, and safety in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Also featured are discussions on localisation in powertrain and ER&D, and the role of AI, generative AI, and simulation in automotive product development.
Beyond panel discussions and keynote talks, the technology showcase floor will be a major highlight, featuring over 50 exhibitors. From high-efficiency electric drivetrains to full-stack autonomous systems, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the innovation pipelines of OEMs, startups, and Tier-1 suppliers.
With India emerging as a global R&D hub, the sessions are set to reveal how technology and policy are converging to create scalable, sustainable innovation.
Leading Voices in Attendance
Esteemed speakers and dignitaries sharing their perspectives include:
Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACeDr. Andy Palmer, Global Auto Industry Veteran & Chairman, InoBat AutoFrank Stephenson, Renowned Automotive Designer
Other industry stalwarts include:
Rajendra Petkar, President & CTO, Tata MotorsDr. N. Saravanan, CTO, Ashok LeylandManu Saale, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz R&D IndiaR. Velusamy, President, Automotive Tech & Product Development, M&MMahesh Babu, CEO, Switch Mobility
Sessions will be moderated by auto industry expert Arun Malhotra and Avik Chattopadhyay, Founder of The Indian School for Design of Automobiles.
India's auto industry stands at a strategic crossroads. With global supply chains shifting, climate targets tightening, and digital disruption accelerating, forums like
ETAutoTech Summit
are not just think tanks — they are action hubs.
By convening industry, government, and academia under one roof, the summit aims to spark collaboration, accelerate technology adoption, and build a roadmap for clean, connected, and competitive mobility.
Stay tuned for exclusive coverage, interviews, and insights from the summit floor.
