Agenda 2026
Explore the first confirmed programme highlights. Additional sessions and speakers will be added on an ongoing basis, with the full agenda available in mid-August.
MAIN TOPICS
- International Markets & Policies
- Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles
- Hybrid and Electric Powertrains
- Electric Motors and Power Electronics
- Thermal Management
- AI in Powertrain Development
- Virtual Development Processes and Cost Reduction
- NEW: Powertrain in Motion Control –
- Electrified Smart Powertrain as enabler for Integration
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
- From Product to System: Who Owns the Vehicle Brain?
- REEV – key to solving range anxiety or waste of time?
Shaping the Mobility Transition:
South American Perspectives
on Decarbonised Electrified
Powertrains
Driving the Transformation:
Aligning Technology,
Policy and System Readiness
The Hydrogen Program at
the BMW Group and the
BMW iX5 Hydrogen
TBC
Global Player Europe –
Innovation or Stagnation?
Navigating through New
Mobility: Turning Technology
Challenges into Opportunities
PRE DAY 7 DECEMBER 2026 AI MEETS POWERTRAIN
AI FUNDAMENTALS AND BEST PRACTICES IN POWERTRAIN, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
The automotive industry is under increasing pressure to deliver innovative, efficient and sustainable drive systems within ever shorter development cycles. AI can support engineering and development processes by improving simulation, testing, optimisation and maintenance. It can also provide additional functionality within powertrains and their applications.
The successful integration of AI into company processes requires, among other things, the identification of suitable applications, AI tools and models, the adaptation of development processes and organisational culture, and a robust governance and compliance framework.
In this workshop, we will address these topics and provide engineers and managers with insights into how AI can be applied to powertrain development in order to reduce time to market and lower engineering costs. This includes an introduction to the basics of artificial intelligence, followed by application examples within the complete powertrain development toolchain, using hands-on examples and successful implementations within automotive companies. You will also gain an understanding of the AI tool landscape and the steps necessary for successful integration. This is supported by examples of how AI contributes to faster decision-making, fewer physical tests, and more efficient use of resources while maintaining high product quality.
PRE DAY 7 DECEMBER 2026 MOBILITY MEETS DEFENCE
INSIGHTS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AND SUPPLIER INDUSTRY
Many companies see new business opportunities in the military sector. The defence and armaments industry is looking for capable partners. This is creating potential for dual use, new areas of innovation and new business opportunities for the automotive industry.
The workshop provides an overview of the defence industry, its players, special features, which skills and technologies are in demand. Based on experiences and practical reports, the speakers will show which technical requirements, regulatory framework conditions, strategic and geopolitical aspects need to be considered.
Participants receive a compact overview of
- Technological interfaces between automotive and defence
- Requirements, hurdles and strategies for entering the defence industry
- Cooperation with companies in the defence sector
The workshop is aimed at all functions and industries, in particular business and product development, engineering, sales and marketing, at automotive manufacturers, suppliers and development service providers who want to familiarise themselves with the potential of the defence market.
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