Eurotyre – Linking Tyre-Chassis-Road Conference 2026
Course number: 01TA201
- Strong industry relevance: Direct interaction between tyre manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, and the road industry.
- Unique networking experience: Build valuable connections, including an exclusive evening event at Leibniz University Hannover.
- High-level expertise: Exchange with leading experts from industry and academia at the highest scientific and technological level.
The VDI conference “Eurotyre – Linking Tyre-Chassis-Road” is THE conference for exchange of innovation, technology, and interaction at the highest scientific level. The conference brings together leading experts from the tyre industry, vehicle manufacturers, the road industry, as well as academia and suppliers from across Europe. The 23rd Eurotyre – Linking Tyre-Chassis-Road Conference will take place from September 29-30, 2026, in Hannover, Germany.
Mobility in Transition
Digitalization and decarbonization are the two major drivers of profound change across all sectors – including mobility. Advances in (partially) autonomous driving and the increasing electrification of powertrains are also transforming chassis and tyre development as well as road construction. In addition, environmental aspects such as tyre wear and brake dust are increasingly being discussed publicly. The tyre and chassis community is therefore called upon to collaboratively develop new solutions and optimize communication.
The 23rd VDI Specialist Conference “Eurotyre – Linking Tyre-Chassis-Road” is the meeting place for leading experts from industry and research. Representatives from relevant companies, research institutes, and universities present their innovations and projects and discuss the current challenges in tyre and suspension development. Hear what the key players from practice have to say and use this information to support your own development work.
This year, the following topics are the focus of the event:
- Driver assistance systems with tyre/chassis/road interaction
- Performance/Driving safety through innovative tyre/chassis/road systems
- Innovative development methods in simulation and testing
- Rolling resistance optimization via tyres/chassis/road interaction
- Sustainable tyre production (including recycling)
- Wear and emissions reduction for tyres and brakes (including durability)
- Weight reduction on tyres and chassis
- Driving dynamics and driving comfort
- Road concepts, road of the future
The program will be available here in the coming days.
Advantages
- Strong industry relevance: Direct interaction between tyre manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, and the road industry.
- Unique networking experience: Build valuable connections, including an exclusive evening event at Leibniz University Hannover.
- High-level expertise: Exchange with leading experts from industry and academia at the highest scientific and technological level.
Program
Exhibitors
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Review and Insights of the Conference
Looking for a hotel?
Hotel Havelser Hof
Hannoversche Str. 45, 30823 Garbsen
Tel.: +49 5137 874 9060
E-Mail: info@havelserhof.de
Globotel
Porschestraße 8, 30827 Garbsen
Tel: +49 5131 49 20
E-Mail: info@globotel.de
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Program Committee

Dr.-Ing. Tim Ahrenhold
IAV GmbH / Gifhorn

Dr.-Ing. Christian Bachmann
fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen GmbH / Aachen

Prof. Thomas Bachmann
Technische Universität Ilmenau / Ilmenau

Dr.-Ing. Christoph Elbers
ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Stemwede

Dr. Michael Frey
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) / Karlsruhe

Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Hartmann
AUMOVIO Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH / Frankfurt am Main

Dr. Christian Hartweg
Opel Automobile GmbH / Rüsselsheim

Prof. Alvaro Garcia Hernandez
RWTH Aachen University / Aachen

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

Dr. Thomas Kersten
Volkswagen AG / Wolfsburg

Dipl.-Ing. Niko Keßler
Pirelli Deutschland GmbH / München
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Dipl.-Ing. Armin Kistner
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KgaA / Frankfurt am Main

Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Küster
Kumho Tire Europe GmbH / Offenbach am Main

Prof. Günter Leister
tire.wheel.mobility solutions / twms-consulting / Massenbachhausen

Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Rau
Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (WDK) / Frankfurt

Dr. Christian Repplinger
Goodyear Innovation Center Luxembourg (GIC*L) / Colmar-Berg

Prof. Bernhard Schick
Hochschule Kempten / Benningen

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Staude
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH / Garching

Stefan Ullmann
Audi AG / Ingolstadt

Dipl.-Ing. Edwin van der Stad
Nexen Tire Europe s.r.o / Kelkheim (Taunus)

Prof. Burkhard Wies
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH / Hannover