Beyond Mobility: AFEELA as a Platform for Co-Creation

Event ID: PP1163032

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Palm Park AB (Fairmont)

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Summary

AFEELA, developed by Sony Honda Mobility, is evolving beyond the conventional definition of the automobile to become an open platform that expands what mobility can be. We introduce the AFEELA Co-Creation Program -- an initiative designed to bring users, creators, developers, and service providers together to explore, collaborate, and create new value. <br> We will also share insights from multiple ongoing pilot projects, along with an overview of the development environments currently taking shape. Join us at the forefront of co-creation as we open up new possibilities for the future of mobility.

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