On 20 February, GMV participated in the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers’ (ANFAC) 5th ANFAC Forum, a can’t-miss event for the main players in Spain’s automotive sector. Held in Madrid with the theme of “MobilitAtion,” this new edition brought together the main stakeholders in the sector and both public and private organizations to address the challenges and opportunities currently facing the industry and the next steps to bring about the comprehensive transformation of the sector and boost its competitiveness.

Miguel Ángel Martínez Olagüe, GMV’s General Manager of Intelligent Transportation Systems, participated in the round-table discussion on “Technology and mobility: allies of the future.” He was joined by Miguel Borrás, General Manager of DHL Express Spain; Diego Martínez, President and CEO of Ericsson Iberia; and Beatriz Corredor Sierra, President of Redeia. During the round-table discussion, the speakers highlighted the importance of technology in tackling the new challenges facing the sector.

Miguel Ángel stressed the need to invest in the R&D of competitive products in the face of vehicle digitalization and automation, highlighting GMV’s developments in this field and the key role of artificial intelligence. He also previewed some of the in-cabin intelligence product developments aimed at improving driver safety and comfort that GMV is currently working on.

The event was attended by the president of the Partido Popular party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, and the final speech was given by the Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, who called for the mobilization of the entire sector and of national, regional, and local governments.