Keynote Speaker - Simone Di Piazza

KEYNOTE

Simone Di Piazza

Ducati Motor Holding, Italy

Complexity of the products is constantly growing; new competences are needed to manage new challenges. The key for having success in the future, both in racing and production, is innovation.

Ducati is well known for the sportive character of their products due to its strong racing heritage but it’s also focused in making more sustainable vehicles in the future.

MotoE is the first step to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions; there are other research projects in development (eFuel, etc.).

Some research activities are being conducted within a European funded project with the aim of developing and promoting interventions and best practices to address light vehicles’ noise and pollutant emissions.

Safety is very important for Ducati: D-Air, cornering ABS, Radar Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection are examples of innovations developed together with suppliers to improve safety.

V2V connectivity is a technology that can contribute do increase safety: research activities on that topics are conducted together with other OEMs within the Connected Motorcycle Consortium.

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering University of Bologna, 1996
In Ducati since 1996:
1996 Structural Analyst for both series production and racing
2000 Head of Simulation Department (chassis and engine)
2006 Head of R&D Services:

• Simulation Department (chassis and engine)
• Material Technologies
• Process Technologies
• Dimensional Inspection Department
• Technical Documentation

2010 Executive Master in Innovation and Technology Management, BBS
2007 - 2019 Head of Chassis Design and R&D Services
2019 – today Head of Innovation and R&D Services:

• Pre-development projects for chassis, engine, electronics and e-mobility
• Managing relationships with universities and research centres
• Managing national and European funded projects
• Managing IP for production and racing R&D departments