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22nd International Conference Reifen – Fahrwerk – Fahrbahn

Call for Papers still available until 03.03.2025

Course number: 01TA201

  • Benefit from scientifically profound expert lectures.
  • Discuss current challenges in the intersection of safety and the environment.
  • Network with leading experts in tire and chassis development.

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15. – 16. September 2025
Esslingen
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The 22nd VDI Conference "Reifen Fahrwerk Fahrbahn" (Tyres Chassis Road) is an established meeting point for automotive experts and development engineers working in the fields of tires and chassis. Here, you will get firsthand insights into the latest innovations in tire and chassis development as well as road infrastructure. You will learn, among other things, how chassis assistance systems interact with the chassis and tires, how simulations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) help reduce development times, and how to measure and assess tire-road particulate emissions. The conference is an established meeting point. Since 2024, all presentations will be held in English, allowing us to address an international audience and invite them to our event.

Mobility in Transition

Digitalization and decarbonization are the two major drivers of profound change in all sectors, including mobility. The advances in (partially) autonomous driving and the increasing electrification of powertrains are also changing the development of chassis and tires, as well as road construction. In addition, environmental aspects such as tire wear and brake dust are being increasingly discussed in the public domain. The tire and chassis community is called upon to develop new solutions together and optimize communication.

The VDI Conference "Reifen Fahrwerk Fahrbahn" is the meeting point for leading experts from industry and research. Representatives from relevant companies, research institutes, and universities meet every year at the conference to exchange the latest insights.

Are you an expert in the field of tires, chassis, and roads? Then we warmly invite you to actively participate in our conference. Submit an abstract and present your expertise to a professional audience. Receive direct feedback and discuss new solutions with industry experts.

 

Focus Areas of the VDI Conference

The VDI Conference "Reifen Fahrwerk Fahrbahn" covers the following topics:

  • Driver assistance systems with tire/chassis/road interaction
  • Performance/Driving safety through innovative tire chassis/road systems
  • Innovative development methods in simulation and testing
  • Rolling resistance optimization via tires/chassis/road interaction
  • Sustainable tire production (including recycling)
  • Wear and emissions reduction for tires and brakes (including durability)
  • Weight reduction on tires and chassis
  • Driving dynamics and driving comfort
  • Road concepts, road of the future

 

Review and Insights of the 2024 Conference

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Call for Papers started - experts wanted

Submit your participation before 03. March 2025

Enrich the Congress with Your Expertise

Seize this opportunity: Give a presentation at the congress and showcase your knowledge and your company's expertise to a professional audience. Receive quick feedback from experts that will advance your development work. The Call for Papers for 2025 is open! Actively Participate in Shaping the Program: Submit a Presentation!

Advantages

  • Benefit from scientifically profound expert lectures.
  • Discuss current challenges in the intersection of safety and the environment.
  • Network with leading experts in tire and chassis development.

Target Group

The VDI Conference "Reifen Fahrwerk Fahrbahn" is aimed at development engineers in the fields of chassis and tires. Specifically, employees from the following areas are invited:

  • OEMs
  • Suppliers
  • Tire manufacturers
  • Universities and research institutions

Our Conference Chair

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Gies describes himself as a "Vehicle Dynamics Enthusiast." Throughout his career, he has worked in chassis technology at Ford, Audi, and Volkswagen and was head of the Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) at RWTH Aachen University. Gies now works as a freelance consultant in the automotive sector and shares his knowledge as a professor of Automotive Engineering at RWTH Aachen with the next generation of students.

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    Course number: 01TA201

    22nd International Conference Reifen – Fahrwerk – Fahrbahn

    Esslingen, Leonardo Hotel Esslingen

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    73728 Esslingen
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    Program Committee

    Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Norbert Allgäuer-Wiederhold

    Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Norbert Allgäuer-Wiederhold

    Pirelli / München

    Prof. Thomas Bachmann

    Prof. Thomas Bachmann

    Technische Universität Ilmenau / Ilmenau

    Dr.-Ing. Christian Bachmann

    Dr.-Ing. Christian Bachmann

    fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen GmbH / Aachen

    Dr. Michael Dr. Frey

    Dr. Michael Dr. Frey

    Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) / Karlsruhe

    Dr.-Ing. Christoph Elbers

    Dr.-Ing. Christoph Elbers

    ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Stemwede

    Prof. Stefan Gies

    Prof. Stefan Gies

    Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Hartmann

    Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Hartmann

    Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH / Frankfurt am Main

    Dr. Christian Hartweg

    Dr. Christian Hartweg

    Opel Automobile GmbH / Rüsselsheim

    Prof. Alvaro Garcia Hernandez

    Prof. Alvaro Garcia Hernandez

    RWTH Aachen University / Aachen

    Dr. Carsten Hoffmann

    Dr. Carsten Hoffmann

    Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG / Weissach

    Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kersten

    Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kersten

    Volkswagen do Brasil S.A. / Sao Bernardo do Campo

    Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Küster

    Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Küster

    Kumho Tire Europe GmbH / Offenbach am Main

    Prof. Günter Leister

    Prof. Günter Leister

    tire.wheel.mobility solutions / twms-consulting / Massenbachhausen

    Prof. Markus Oeser

    Prof. Markus Oeser

    Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen BASt / Bergisch Gladbach

    Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Rau

    Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Rau

    Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (WDK) / Frankfurt

    Dr. Christian Repplinger

    Dr. Christian Repplinger

    Goodyear Innovation Center Luxembourg (GIC*L) / Colmar-Berg

    Prof. Bernhard Schick

    Prof. Bernhard Schick

    Hochschule Kempten / Kempten

    Dr.-Ing. Armin Schöpfel

    Dr.-Ing. Armin Schöpfel

    AUDI AG / Ingolstadt

    Dipl.-Ing. Michael Staude

    Dipl.-Ing. Michael Staude

    TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH / Garching

    Dipl.-Ing. Edwin van der Stad

    Dipl.-Ing. Edwin van der Stad

    Nexen Tire Europe s.r.o / Kelkheim (Taunus)

    Prof. Burkhard Wies

    Prof. Burkhard Wies

    Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH / Hannover