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Academy Agenda

Location: PitStop 1 - The Pavilion

DAY 1 – Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Theme: Government perspectives, regulatory frameworks, and investment opportunities in the aftermarket

 Synopsis: Understand the role of regulatory frameworks and conformity standards in protecting consumers, enhancing trust, and raising industry benchmarks

Synopsis: Understand the role of regulatory frameworks and conformity standards in protecting consumers, enhancing trust, and raising industry benchmarks.

Synopsis: Learn how automakers and aftermarket players are building synergies to expand service offerings, improve customer experience, and unlock new revenue streams.

Moderator: Sebastian Kemf, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Panelists:

Shahzad Tauqir, Director Aftersales, Stellantis Middle East

Synopsis: Analyze trade frameworks and regulatory policies that are enabling smoother cross-border operations and boosting regional aftermarket expansion.

Synopsis: Discuss strategies for upskilling technicians and service professionals to meet the evolving demands of a technology-driven aftermarket.

Synopsis: Discover how urban growth and changing mobility patterns are creating demand for fast, accessible, and high-quality aftermarket services.

Vitali Bielski, Founder & Managing Director, Intelia Nova

Synopsis: Evaluate the opportunities and challenges that right-to-repair regulations pose for workshops, suppliers, and OEMs.

DAY 2 – Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Theme: Remanufacturing, tyres, batteries, and the future of the aftermarket

Synopsis: Unpack how remanufacturing is driving circular economy practices and helping the industry meet global sustainability targets.

Moderator: Raj Kumar Prasad, Head of Sustainability – Middle East & Africa, BSI

Panelists:

  • Ali Al-Ganzory, Chairman, Khepri Lubes United GreenTech
  • Mohamed Jabir, Director – Operations, Dubatt Battery Recycling LLC

Synopsis: Explore the latest advancements in tyre technologies, safety standards, and consumer demand shaping the regional tyre aftermarket.

Manish Rathor, Head- Aftermarket Technical and Product Surveillance, Middle East & Africa, Giti Tire (M.E.A) FZCO

Synopsis: Identify growth segments in specialty tyres, from construction to agriculture, and the innovations fueling their regional adoption.

Moataz Hassan, Head of Sales & Marketing, Middle East - Specialty Tires, Continental Middle East DMCC

Synopsis: Examine evolving battery technologies and their role in electrification, aftermarket services, and sustainable energy solutions.

Synopsis: Learn how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing battery monitoring, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle optimization.

Dr. Mahdi Shahbakhti, Professor of Engineering, Automotive AI, University of Alberta

Synopsis: Understand how OEMs are aligning their aftermarket strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities of EV adoption.

Synopsis: Discover how AI integration and strategic partnerships with insurers are reshaping business models and driving aftermarket growth.

Frederik Bisbjerg, Managing Director, NewCo / GAIP

Synopsis: Analyze the opportunities and barriers for independent aftermarket players embracing digital platforms, e-commerce, and connectivity.

Steven Pickering, General Manager, BuyParts24

Synopsis: Discuss how autonomous mobility will disrupt supply chains, service models, and the aftermarket ecosystem.

Vishnu Suresh, Senior Manager, Kearney

Synopsis: Explore how connected tyres are unlocking new possibilities in data-driven services, fleet management, and predictive maintenance.

Jacob Peled, Founder & Executive Chairman, Pelmar Engineering Int. Ltd.

Synopsis: Explore how connected tyres are unlocking new possibilities in data-driven services, fleet management, and predictive maintenance.

Jacob Peled, Founder & Executive Chairman, Pelmar Engineering Int. Ltd.