Future Skills, Emerging Technologies and New Mobility Challenges: MUNER Talent Talk at Motor Valley Fest 2026

As part of the official programme of the Motor Valley Fest 2026, MUNER hosted its Talent Talk, an event designed to engage students, prospective students, industry professionals and automotive enthusiasts in a conversation about the future of mobility and the skills required to shape it.

Moderated by science communicator and content creator Sofia Trinchini, the discussion brought together:

• Matteo Giacopini, Director of the Advanced Automotive Engineering Degree Programme;
• Massimo Bertozzi, Director of the Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles Degree Programme;
• Gabriele Rizzoli, Assistant Professor of the University of Bologna within the Electric Vehicle Engineering programme, participating on behalf of Programme Director Prof. Claudio Rossi.

Rather than focusing on a traditional presentation of degree programmes, the Talent Talk explored the major technological, industrial and societal transformations currently reshaping the automotive sector.

The conversation addressed topics such as artificial intelligence, software-defined vehicles, electrification, sustainability, interdisciplinary engineering and the growing importance of human skills alongside technical expertise.

At the same time, the discussion offered an opportunity to showcase how MUNER’s three Master’s Degree programmes — Advanced Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Engineering — are designed to respond to these evolving industry needs.

Throughout the event, speakers reflected on the competencies increasingly sought by companies operating across the Motor Valley ecosystem and on the profiles that will be required to drive innovation in the coming years.

Questions ranged from the impact of AI on vehicle development to the role of electrification in future mobility, from the value of interdisciplinary knowledge to the importance of adaptability, collaboration and continuous learning.

By combining insights on emerging technologies with perspectives on higher education and career opportunities, the Talent Talk provided participants with a broader understanding of both the challenges facing the automotive industry and the educational pathways available to address them.

Held in the heart of Motor Valley Fest, the event reaffirmed MUNER’s mission to connect universities, students and industry, preparing the next generation of engineers to contribute to the future of mobility.