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Mobility & LogTech in Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch are all close to Stuttgart, a major automotive center in Europe. The shift to software-defined vehicles is taking shape here. Startup Autobahn, Plug and Play's flagship platform in Europe, connects corporates and startups, while research campus ARENA2036 works on the future of mobility.

At a glance

The Mobility Safari in Stuttgart explores Software-defined vehicles and the future of mobility through Startup Autobahn, ARENA2036 and Bosch Startup Harbour. Designed for Board members and executives in transport and logistics and Supply chain leaders and fleet managers.

Local perspective

Software-defined vehicles and the future of mobility

Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch are all close to Stuttgart, a major automotive center in Europe. The shift to software-defined vehicles is taking shape here. Startup Autobahn, Plug and Play's flagship platform in Europe, connects corporates and startups, while research campus ARENA2036 works on the future of mobility.

Local examples and perspectives

  • Startup Autobahn (Plug and Play mobility innovation platform)
  • ARENA2036 (research campus for the future of mobility)
  • Bosch Startup Harbour (AIoT accelerator)
  • Cyber Valley (AI for autonomous driving)

A sample day

  1. 09:30

    Mobility trends briefing

    A look at the transformation underway: e-mobility, autonomous driving and last-mile delivery. What is coming, and when?

  2. 11:00

    Deep dive: urban logistics

    Visit a dark store or urban fulfillment center to see the algorithms, routes and operations.

  3. 13:00

    Lunch with founders

    Discuss the shift from ownership to Mobility as a Service.

  4. 15:00

    Technology workshop

    Explore predictive maintenance, connected fleets or autonomous driving, depending on your focus.

  5. 17:30

    Networking dinner

    Meet decision-makers in transport, logistics and technology.

What your team can explore

  • At which handoff between vehicle, depot and control center does the most manual work occur today?
  • Which sensor data is available, and who is authorized to use it in a pilot?
  • How will the team measure progress in utilization, downtime or delivery quality?

A route shaped around your question

We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.

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Ecosystem organisations

Arena2036

Innovation platform

A research campus for the mobility of the future.

Hub31

Hub

Startup center for technology and innovation.

Startup Autobahn

Innovation platform

Flagship innovation platform (Plug and Play). Gropiusplatz 10.

Cyber Valley

AI consortium

An AI research consortium linking academic research and industrial applications.

Bosch Startup Harbour

Accelerator

Early-stage accelerator for AIoT.

Companies in the local ecosystem

AnyDesk

SaaS / connectivity

Remote desktop software from Stuttgart for remote access and support.

Instagrid

CleanTech / energy

Powerful portable batteries for professionals, replacing diesel generators worldwide.

Q.ANT

Quantum tech

Quantum technology pioneer in sensors and computing. A high-tech spin-off.

Vialytics

GovTech / AI

AI system for automated road condition monitoring for municipalities.

Bosch (Digital Mobility)

Corporate innovation

From industrial group to tech giant: Bosch is advancing AIoT and software-defined vehicles.

About the topic

Questions about Mobility Safari

Is this only for logistics companies?

No. Any company that moves goods needs to understand these changes.

Can we focus on automotive?

Absolutely. Munich and Stuttgart are ideal for connected cars, e-mobility and autonomous driving.

Which city should we choose for maritime logistics?

Hamburg. We offer dedicated port logistics Safaris there.

Can we focus on last-mile delivery?

Cologne and Berlin are a good fit for urban logistics and last-mile innovation.

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