The Think Tank of South Tyrol's Automotive Industry

Think. Learn. Act.

We bring together leading automotive companies, research institutions and strategic partners to understand future challenges, develop relevant knowledge and strengthen the competitiveness of South Tyrol’s automotive ecosystem.

WHAT WE DO

Research

Industry Studies, White Papers and Strategic Insights

Capability Building

Knowledge Exchange, Best Practices and Future Skills

Collaboration

Networking, Expert Groups and Strategic Dialogue

Policy Contribution

Supporting evidence-based industrial development

WHY AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE SÜDTIROL

Automotive Excellence South Tyrol is an industry-led think tank dedicated to securing the future competitiveness of South Tyrol’s automotive sector.

Through research, capability building and strategic collaboration we create value for companies, people and the region.

THINK - UNDERSTANDING THE FUTURE

As an independent industrial think tank, we identify trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing, mobility and industrial competitiveness.

2026 Highlight:

South Tyrol Automotive Industry Study

Conducted by Prof. Erwin Rauch and Dr. Marwa Ben Ali from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, the study provides a comprehensive picture of the automotive ecosystem and future development opportunities in South Tyrol.

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LEARN - BUILDING CAPABILITIES

We translate knowledge into capabilities.

We learn from experiences, best practices and expert knowledge to help companies navigate technological and organizational transformation. Through expert groups, industry exchanges and practical learning formats, we help companies build the competencies required for future competitiveness.

2026 Focus Areas:

Artificial Intelligence
Digitalization
Cross-company knowledge exchange
Best-practice sharing

ACT - TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION

Insights create value only when they lead to action. We facilitate strategic dialogue, collaboration and networking among industry leaders. We connect leaders, companies, institutions and researchers to transform insights into collective action.

2026 Events:

Executive Industry Event – 16 June, NOI Techpark Bruneck
Automotive Excellence Autumn Event – date tba, NOI Techpark Bruneck

NOI TECHPARK IN BRUNECK

NOI Techpark is dedicated to sustainability and mobility.

AES has been part of this project from the very beginning and holds spaces at the location.