Where the future of mobility is being shaped in North Rhine-Westphalia
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automotiveland.nrw
automotiveland.nrw, together with its members, strengthens the automotive and mobility industry in North Rhine-Westphalia on the path to automated and electrified mobility. The focus is no longer on the individual vehicle, but on the holistic development of future-proof mobility solutions. To foster new ways of thinking, diverse perspectives from business, science, and politics are strategically linked.
As a strong voice for the mobility industry, automotiveland.nrw actively represents the interests of its members in state, federal, and international politics and contributes to shaping future-proof political and regulatory frameworks. Thematically, the spectrum ranges from autonomous driving and smart mobility to the training and further education of skilled workers, internationalization and foreign trade, as well as supply and value chains, and new drive systems such as battery- and hydrogen-based vehicles.
At the same time, automotiveland.nrw functions as an innovation network for mobility. Companies, research institutions, and political stakeholders are brought together in key future fields such as electromobility, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Innovative solutions and technological advancements emerge in expert groups and collaborative research and development formats.
Through its presence at events, trade fairs, and congresses, automotiveland.nrw positions itself nationally and internationally as a visible player in the mobility industry. The goal is to identify opportunities in future markets early on and make them available to its members.
Your expert on the topic of mobility
Stephan A. Vogelskamp
Stephan A. Vogelskamp, a graduate economist, founded NOAH! GmbH in 2005 and has been the managing director of the Bergische Struktur- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft (Bergisch Structural and Economic Development Corporation) in Solingen since 2016. There, he is responsible for innovation and structural development in the Bergisch Triangle region and acts as an interface between state politics and municipalities.
In addition, he is the managing director of the NRW cluster automotiveland.nrw and active in other organizations. His professional focus areas are digital transformation, innovation, and new mobility.
Vogelskamp is also active as an author, lecturer, and speaker, addressing topics such as smart cities and sustainability. His book "Das süße Leben" (The Sweet Life) is a successful work in the field of urban development. In addition to his professional activities, he is involved in various networks and is a musician in the band ROSATONES.
Telephone: +49 172 872 3384
Email: vogelskamp@automotiveland.nrw
