The patrons of the IZB 2024
Lower Saxony's Minister-President Stephan Weil and Wolfsburg's Lord Mayor Dennis Weilmann have taken on the patronage of the three-day international industry gathering. Volkswagen is also strengthening its patronage of the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2024, with Dirk Große-Loheide, Member of the Extended Group Board of Management and Board Member for Procurement of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, and Kai Grünitz, Board Member for Development of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, joining the circle of patrons.
This emphasises the importance of the IZB for politics, society and business.
Dirk Große-Loheide
Member of the Extended Executive Committee of Volkswagen AG responsible for Group Procurement and Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand responsible for Procurement
“Partnership and a strong innovative network are key to a successful future. As a globally recognised specialist trade fair, the International Suppliers Fair supports dialogue between OEMs, supplier companies and the world of science and provides important ideas and impetus for the mobility of the future.”
“As developers at Volkswagen, we strive to make exciting technologies accessible to as many people as possible. Personal dialogue with our development partners is a prerequisite for a successful transfer of knowledge in a rapidly changing environment. With its wide variety of exhibitors, consistent focus on future topics for the automotive industry and close proximity to Volkswagen, the IZB offers the perfect platform for such dialogue.”
“Lower Saxony is Germany’s top automotive location. This year, Europe’s leading trade fair for the supplier industry is yet again offering local companies the opportunity to present their products and services to an audience of trade visitors. The automotive industry is currently experiencing its largest transformation ever. With this year’s IZB key topic, “Empowering Partnerships: Competitiveness, Sustainability and Acceleration”, the International Suppliers Fair is exploring central aspects that play an essential role for the future of the automotive and supplier industries. Only with close cooperation and partnerships can competitiveness be maintained and Germany and Lower Saxony remain successful as an automotive location.”
“The International Suppliers Fair is extremely significant for economic stakeholders in Wolfsburg and the surrounding region. It not only reflects our position as an important business and industrial location but also promotes cooperation and an exchange of experience and expertise among companies, which in turn leads to more innovation and growth. Topics such as Empowering Partnerships are key focuses that aim to strengthen partnerships and enable us to tackle challenges together to secure a sustainable future for our region. Holding the IZB in Wolfsburg also has a positive impact on regional hotels, cafés and restaurants.”