In the twelfth episode of the IAA MOBILITY VISIONARY CLUB, our host Sarah Harman sits down with Peter Bosch, CEO of Cariad – the Volkswagen Group's automotive software company.

With remarkable clarity, Bosch discusses the radical transformation of the automotive industry, Cariad’s strategic realignment, and the company’s journey from crisis mode to tech leadership. He shares his personal motivation for driving deep organizational change, explains why software has become the beating heart of modern vehicles, and how the Group has managed to engineer a true turnaround.

Discover why in-house development has become a key strategic priority, how partnerships with Rivian, Horizon Robotics, and XPeng are unlocking new paths to innovation – and why China, of all places, is emerging as a training ground for European tech players.

IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club x Markus Papke, Chief Innovation Officer bei Riese & Müller GmbH

The IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club, hosted by Sarah Harmann and supported by BCG,  gain a comprehensive overview of current and future trends in the mobility sector, and explore various topics and aspects of IAA MOBILITY. In each Visionary Club session, an expert selected in collaboration with BCG delivers a 5-10 minute inspirational talk live on LinkedIn. This segment focuses on cutting-edge topics and innovations in the mobility sector. Following the talk, there is a 15-20 minute interactive Q&A session, where moderator Sarah Harmann fields questions from the LinkedIn audience. Each session is published as a podcast afterwards.  

IAA MOBILITY 2025, held from September 9-14 in Munich, is the leading international platform for showcasing innovative mobility solutions, from micromobility and cars to bicycles and new public transport. With a strong focus on sustainability and technology, IAA MOBILITY unites all stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem to drive progress and innovation.