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Cenex Expo unites innovation leaders on the road to Net Zero and Future Mobility
Held at UTAC Millbrook from 4-5 September 2024, the esteemed technology showcase and networking event, which unified the legacy of Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM, brought together almost 4,500 attendees and over 200 exhibitors.
With markets maturing and new hurdles emerging, Cenex Expo cemented itself as the intersection where academia, government, technical engineering, and innovation meet for influential dialogue to drive the future of mobility.
As the new Government plots its course to Net Zero, Cenex Expo was inaugurated by Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, on 4 September. Here, the stage was set for two days of thought-provoking discussions, focusing on supply chain, technology, market development priorities, and groundbreaking technology displays.
Hydrogen and Connected Automated Mobility
A significant highlight of Cenex Expo was the emphasis on hydrogen, a burgeoning area in the quest for sustainable automotive solutions and, for the first time, the event featured a Hydrogen Technology Showcase, developed in partnership with the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative.
This dedicated space featured seminars, exhibitor stands and showcased pioneering hydrogen vehicles and refuelers, serving as a launchpad for innovations like the ICEBreaker – a fully-configured hydrogen fuel cell HGV truck.
Unifying the legacy of its founding Cenex-LCV show with Cenex-CAM, the inaugural Cenex Expo also marked a pivotal moment for Connected Automated Mobility, with a spotlight on cuttingedge technologies and thought leadership essential for advancing this dynamic field.
The event also provided the platform for the CAM Scale-Up UK programme announcement. Delivered by Zenzic, the programme aims to bolster the UK's position as a global leader in the Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) sector by providing innovative businesses with grants up to £100,000 from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
Groundbreaking unveilings
Cenex Expo 2024 provided the platform for several groundbreaking announcements and technological innovations, including: • World’s First Rapid Charge Electric Motorcycle – Designed for emergency services, its battery design is shaped by aerodynamics. • CALLUM SKYE – Hosted by Niche Vehicle Network on the UK Government Pavilion, this all-electric, all-wheel-drive vehicle represents cutting-edge British engineering. • Aerial E-Nomad – A fully electric version of the ultimate go-anywhere sportscar, symbolising sustainable automotive design.
Inspiring thought leadership and collaboration
A premier speaker platform, Cenex Expo 2024 featured a seminar programme which saw a diverse line-up of almost 220 influential speakers and panellists including leading transportation policymakers, stakeholders, and infrastructure experts, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas to propel the future of mobility.
Addressing the full gambit of enabling building block technologies for Net Zero and Connected Automated Mobility, the seminar programme covered ‘what next’ for the motor industry innovation community, the scale-up of the CAM mobility ecosystem, and, for the first time, a dedicated Hydrogen Seminar space.
Cenex Expo returns next year to UTAC Millbrook date TBC. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Jonathan Lee Recruitment & Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions. Further details can be found on this page and the next.
