Convention

10th International VDI Conference - Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Name: 10th International VDI Conference - Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles
Start: 2027-06-30
End: 2027-07-01
Location: Kongresshaus Baden-Baden Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

Course number: 01TA809

Call for papers open: submit your abstract and be part of the ‘Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles‘ in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Exchange information and experiences with leading representatives from industry and research.
Get insights about latest developments: Learn about advances in battery, hybrid, and conventional drivetrain solutions.

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Upcoming events:

30. June – 01. July 2027

Baden-Baden

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At the 10th International Conference “Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles” on June 30th and July 1st leading players in the commercial vehicle sector will provide an overview of the latest developments in battery-electric, CO₂-neutral, hybrid and conventional drivetrain solutions. The conference will address aspects across the entire commercial vehicle lifecycle, with a particular focus on complete powertrain systems and transmissions.

Multiple solutions for the drive train of commercial vehicles

In light of CO2 regulations getting more and more stringent, commercial vehicle manufacturers are faced with the development of alternatives to replace the conventional powertrain. Although a battery-powered solution is particularly attractive for city traffic, it does not seem to be doable for heavy commercial traffic due to capacity and weight-saving reasons – at least in the medium term. Therefore hybrid concepts and synthetic fuels are of crucial interest.

Submit your abstract now! Actively shape the future at the VDI Conference ‘Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles’ in Baden-Baden, Germany by presenting your topic!

Would you like to hold an exciting specialist lecture, present your new solutions, exciting work and best practice examples and want to become part of the VDI-Conference?

Hand in your abstract covering related topics such as:

Drivetrain architectures and vehicle integration
Electrification concepts for trucks and buses, charging strategies
Impact of SDVs (Software-Defined Vehicles) on the drivetrain, predictive control and regulation, increasing vehicle availability
Hybridization of heavy-duty commercial vehicles and CO₂-optimized powertrain design across the lifecycle
Synthetic fuels: types, economic viability, regulatory framework, availability for freight transport
Hydrogen mobility for heavy-duty freight transport
Potential of natural-gas commercial vehicles and current trends
Integration of commercial vehicles into vehicle-to-grid scenarios
Simulation methods and digital development methods for drivetrain solutions to reduce development times
CO₂ compliance, Euro VII compliance with regard to brake abrasion
Power take-offs (PTOs) and their integration into the vehicle and drivetrain

Summit your abstract now!

Please sent your contribution via email to Caroline Koerber, VDI Wissensforum (koerber@vdi.de) including the following information:

Title of the paper, without company or product names
An abstract summarizing your paper and explaining the key messages of your contribution (one-pager, A4)
Information about the lecturer and co-authors
Latest date of submission: October 23^rd, 2026

Please focus on the specific content, practical examples, methods, findings or proposed solutions that will be presented in your talk. Avoid general statements such as “overview” or “motivation”. Please do not include any product advertising.

Do you need a template for your submission? Please feel free to contact us.

German and English are the approved languages for presentation. The permitted presentation time is 20 minutes, with additional 5 minutes for discussion afterwards. Presentations and a detailed manuscript for the handout must be submitted in English. For the conference lectures simultaneous interpreting (German - English) via headphones will provided.

The VDI Wissensforum and our program committee is looking forward to your submission.

Advantages

Call for papers open: submit your abstract and be part of the ‘Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles‘ in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Exchange information and experiences with leading representatives from industry and research.
Get insights about latest developments: Learn about advances in battery, hybrid, and conventional drivetrain solutions.
Networking Opportunities: Meet international experts and exchange ideas during the breaks and at the evening reception.
Innovative Solutions: Discover new drivetrain systems and vehicle concepts at the accompanying exhibition.

Program

Under the direction of Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Landsherr, Section Head of Driveline Components (TGRPDD), TRATON R&D Germany GmbH the conference program will be set up. He will be supported by committee of experts. Based on the abstract, the program committee will decide on the acceptance and order of presentation.

Target Group

The conference is aimed at professionals from the following areas:

Drivetrain design and development
Vehicle development
Strategic planning
Research and testing
Development and design engineering
Product management
Energy management

It addresses experts working with commercial vehicles, mechanical, hydraulic and electric/electrified drives, as well as their control and regulation systems. Suppliers, manufacturers and professionals from the field of component supply are also invited to participate.

Exhibitors

The exhibitor list will be available soon.

Exhibitor packages with complementary ticket, net stand space and company entry in the exhibitor directory (print and online) can still be booked. Reserve one of the limited stand spaces in the specialist exhibition. Or become a sponsor for a comprehensive presence before and during the event.

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What else can you expect at the VDI conference?

One ticket, two conferences - you can encounter new ideas and stimuli not only at the lectures of the ‘Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles‘ conference, you can also switch free of charge between the parallel series of lectures at the congress ‘Dritev’. This offers a great opportunity to meet a lot of like-minded people, talk shop with the experts and exchange new ideas.

The joint evening event offers all participants an excellent option of networking with experts from Germany and abroad. Take advantage of this opportunity to exchange ideas face-to-face with your drive and transmission community and take away new ideas.

The Speakers Corner will give you the possibility to meet once again with the inspiring speakers of the conference. After the presentations, you will have the chance to talk to the speakers in person and ask specific questions.

In the exhibition area, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the leading companies in the development, simulation, and production of drives, gearboxes, and components.

A poster exhibition allows attendees to discover a wider range of topics, gain a compact overview of current developments, engage directly with experts, and benefit from valuable inspiration.

Secure your place: Submit your abstract or register as a participant now!

Is your expertise focused on any of the areas concerning the main topics of our conference and you would like to hand in an abstract? Or would you like to learn more about multiple opportunities for the drive train of commercial vehicles and hear field reports on innovative drive systems?

Then submit your abstract via email (koerber@vdi.de) or register already for our 10th International Conference ‘Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles‘.

We look forward to welcoming you in Baden-Baden, Germany.

Registration for participation is also already open.