Speaker
Benjamin Sokolowski
Qualcomm
Biography
Benjamin Sokolowski, Managing Director and VP Government Affairs EMEA, Qualcomm
Benjamin Sokolowski is Qualcomm’s Vice-President Government Affairs EMEA and Managing Director for Germany since July 2022. In this role, he oversees the company’s government relations in Germany and Austria and supports Qualcomm’s growth in the digital transformation of new industries such as automotive and industrial IoT.
Before joining Qualcomm, Mr. Sokolowski was Head of Government Relations for the enlarged Europe at Stellantis since 2020. Additionally, he was in charge of developing Stellantis’ carbon neutrality agenda and worked on the company’s digital transformation and electrification projects.
Mr. Sokolowski was also Head of Government Relations at Groupe PSA for Germany and Europe (2017-2020), Head of the Berlin Office for General Motors/Opel (2015-2017) and Vice-President Public Policy at FleishmanHillard (2010-2015).
He has an MBA from the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, a Diploma in Public Policy and Management from the University of Potsdam and participated in a Leadership Program at the London Business School.
Talk(s)
Benjamin Sokolowski - Qualcomm
Abstract: Qualcomm’s approach to carbon net-zero and the transformative role of 5G for a greener economy
As 5G network deployment continues at pace, reducing energy consumption and overall carbon footprint remains a challenge for the mobile industry. However, 5G and 6G — in connection with technologies like AI, virtualization, and the cloud — will play a role in the reaching net-zero targets globally and across industries. So, what is Qualcomm doing to achieve net-zero?
In this session, Ben Sokolowski, Managing Director and Vice President Government Affairs at Qualcomm, will give an introduction on the important role 5G will play to reduce global carbon emissions across industries as well as what Qualcomm is doing to reach net zero in its own operations and along the company’s supply chain.
Panel discussion: Collaborative strategies and practical solutions towards a more sustainable semiconductor future
Abstract
One of the highlights of the conference will be a moderated panel discussion, where industry leaders and sustainability experts will engage in an interactive dialogue. The panel will explore collaborative strategies and practical solutions for integrating sustainable practices into the semiconductor business, fostering a greener industry.