The Mobility Forum St. Moritz will take place for the first time from September 4 to 9, 2022 as part of the International St. Moritz Automobile Week and sees itself as a platform for all mobility topics. It does not matter whether the topics are historical, current or future mobility.
The Mobility Forum St. Moritz offers a platform for experts, politicians, industry representatives and interest groups to make current topics heard in public.
Interesting topics
This year, exciting topics such as "The car as a memory - bidirectional charging in practice" by Dr. Uwe Koenzen, or "Environmentally sensitive traffic management: optimizing traffic flow" by Eric Lindzus (Bosch) will be discussed. But there were also far more detailed individual topics, such as "The Mythical Cartier Cheich Watch" (Sotheby's) or "The Future of Automotive Design - The Interior is Becoming the Centerpiece for the Young Generation" (B.I.Collection) with top-class guests such as Andrea Zagato, Norman Choi and Paolo Garella promise entertaining presentations and discussions. The political part will be addressed by Carsten Müller, Member of the German Bundestag and Chairman of the Parliamentary Group on Automotive Cultural Heritage.
The conditions offered by the St. Moritz venue promise great future potential for the Mobility Forum St. Moritz. Two of the topics are briefly outlined here.
"The future of automotive design - the interior is becoming the new centerpiece for the young generation" (B.I. Collection)
It is being discussed why the revolution in automotive design has so far failed to materialize. But is technological progress really making our cars more beautiful? Broken down to the basics, not much has changed in the field of automotive design in the last 30 years. A hood with a radiator grille, behind it the greenhouse with two or four doors. Only the design of the rear is what makes the segment stand out, if we're honest. Ask a child to draw a car - they will be able to match the result to almost any brand.
In the meantime, everything has been tried out in terms of shapes within the standard vehicle segments. Instead of creating something new, designers have then used the available surfaces in different ways - but even that has now been exhausted. In fact, it is noticeable, especially due to the SUV boom: Cars haven't changed, they've essentially just gotten bigger and bigger. And once a manufacturer has inflated its SUV far enough, it is up to the designer to decorate the huge surfaces that have been created. Large lettering and sweeping radiator grilles are currently popular for this purpose. However, the increasing shift towards alternative drive concepts requires a rethink. The lower the air resistance, the greater the range.
Form follows function, aesthetics arise from efficiency. The new design language ensures a stronger flow and thus enables sophisticated aerodynamics. The car is increasingly developing into a living space. And the most important question will be how passengers can make the most of the time they have gained. The interior will therefore become the centerpiece in which the user experiences new freedoms. Today, cars are designed around the corresponding operating system, so to speak. The interior is created around the hyperscreen and the exterior around the interior And: in the end, provocation is needed.
Only something that polarizes will really be remembered - the BMW kidney grille on the latest models is one of the best examples.
Confirmed participants B.I. Collection Panel, September 07, 16:00-17:30:
Anton Piëch, Founder
Andrea Zagato, CEO
Norman Choi, Chairman De Tomaso Automobili
Paolo Garella, Founder Manifattura Automobili Torino
"Innovation and disruption in the world of auction houses and collecting" (RM/Sotheby's)
The world of collecting is in a phase of major change and development. New generations and markets are entering this world, and they will be the collectors of the future. Technology will play a fundamental role in changing the world of collecting and making it easier and more efficient. Several speakers will address topics such as: new digitization processes in the collecting scene, online auctions, buying and selling with cryptocurrencies, the world of NFTs, digital art, metaverse, blockchain and gaming, the new online seal bidding process.
The role of technology in the collectors' market and new ways of buying and selling at auction: the rise of online auctions, the online sealed-bid process, buying and selling with cryptocurrencies. What role do technology and digitalization play in the world of collecting and what positive impact can they have in the future? How have the tastes and trends of the new generations changed and what role does Sotheby's play in this change? What are the new trending objects in today's luxury market and how is this world different from the pre-digital era? (This can be a good opportunity to introduce new trends such as sneakers, handbags, etc.).
NFT, the metaverse and digital art: What is an NFT? What are the actual uses, benefits, advantages and disadvantages of non-fungible tokens?
What is the metaverse and why is everyone talking about it? What is the role of Sotheby's and RM Sotheby's in this area? This part should grab and hold the audience's attention. It needs to get people excited about the world of NFTs and convince them of the true artistic value of this world. We will show some interesting art projects, project videos and animations and play music by NFT artists. We can give an overview of the most beautiful and interesting NFT sales Sothebys has done and we can also talk about the most interesting NFT automotive projects we have been involved in over the last months (Lamborghini, Pininfarina etc.)
The speakers are:
Sebastian Fahey (Managing Director of Sotheby's EMEA)
Peter Wallman (Moderator, Chairman EMEA RM Sotheby's)
Josh Pullan (Global Director of Sotheby's Luxury)
Further topics and information on the Mobility Forum St. Moritz can be found on the website of the International St. Moritz Automobile Week.