Castrol’s Hybrid Horizons 2025 virtual conference

Insight Zone

The Insight Zone provides actionable insights into hybrid technology’s role in shaping the future of mobility. A standout session – Gen Z, Women, and Mobility – will explore what these key demographics think about hybrids and their influence on mobility’s future. Industry voices such as independent researcher Hannah Marcus, Discover.ai’s Sophie Nathan-King and TRL’s Karla Jakeman will offer perspectives from consumer insights to social media trends, highlighting the key drivers behind hybrid adoption.

Innovation Zone

The Innovation Zone will spotlight the breakthroughs driving hybrid development, including an exclusive session with a team member behind Toyota’s Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid. Zenvo Automotive will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the development of its hybrid hypercar, showcasing the innovation and engineering behind its revolutionary powertrain. And JLR will share how they are applying learnings from the Jaguar TCS Racing team, who compete in the all-electric racing series of Formula E, to the development of their hybrid road vehicles.

Elsewhere, Neil Wu, from global consulting firm Roland Berger, and Steve Schwall, from design and innovation consultancy IDEO, will take part in the Workshop of the Future panel discussion where they will look at what workshops could look like in this next chapter and hybrid’s role within.

Tech Zone

The Tech Zone dives into the technical innovations defining hybrid systems. In the Why Hybrids Matter panel, experts from BloombergNEF, Castrol, FEV Consulting and MAHLE Powertrain will compare the challenges and opportunities of ICE, hybrid and EV technologies. Attendees will gain insights into HYSPEC, Castrol’s technical benchmark for hybrid engine oils addressing contaminants, engine intermittency and system efficiency. Formed from two billion data points, real-world road trials and insight from motorsport and vehicle manufacturers, HYSPEC represents Castrol’s commitment to innovation excellence in hybrid technology.

Motorsport Zone

Motorsport continues to serve as the ultimate proving ground for hybrid technology and the Motorsport Zone will examine how racing innovations drive advancements in everyday cars. Audi representatives, including Stefan Dreyer, Chief Technical Officer for Audi Formula Racing GmbH, and Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH, will discuss the transfer of hybrid learnings from racetrack to road. Participants can also take a virtual tour of Audi’s F1 Power Unit facility in Neuburg, hear from Neel Jani, Audi Simulator driver for Power Unit development and discover hybrid milestones through an exclusive look at the hidden Audi Museum, hosted by motorsport legend Allan McNish.