ADI Summit 2025
Top Automotive Leaders Gather in Paris for 37th ADI Summit – Event Summary
From April 28 to 30, Autodistribution International (ADI) hosted its 37th annual Summit in the heart of Paris at the Pavillons de Bercy, welcoming around 260 automotive professionals from across Europe and beyond. The event offered a packed agenda of over 650 one-on-one meetings, providing the perfect platform for partners and suppliers to discuss current challenges and future opportunities in the automotive aftermarket.
A key highlight of the Summit was Monday evening’s President’s Address and ADI Awards ceremony, held at the enchanting Musée des Arts Forains. ADI President Stéphane Antiglio emphasized the importance of strong, fair partnerships in today’s ever-evolving market. The evening also celebrated industry excellence with the presentation of the 2025 ADI Awards. This year’s winners were:
- ADI Summit Award – Bosch
- Service Leadership Award – Nissens
- Growth Leadership Award – Delphi / Phinia
- Industry Driver Award – Roberto Caravati (Brembo)
- Trade Driver Award – Dominik Leko (AD Adria)
On Tuesday, attendees took part in forward-looking workshops on pressing topics such as global politics, the circular economy, connected cars, and artificial intelligence. Another standout moment was the “ADI Journey” video session hosted by ADI Managing Director Manuel Van Royen, which reflected on ADI’s 55-year history and shared partner insights on the road ahead.
The Summit concluded on Wednesday with a final round of meetings and a relaxed garden lunch. With its mix of strategic dialogue, award recognition, and networking in a truly Parisian setting, the 2025 ADI Summit once again demonstrated the power of collaboration in driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.
