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  • October 14 - 15, 2026

    Baden-Baden, Kongresshaus

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ELIV - Specials

In addition to the top-class congress program, the ELIV Congress offers further interesting supporting programs, participation opportunities and special offers. We have summarized these for you here.

The NextGen Program

This exclusive side event is specially designed for young professionals who want to be accompanied and supported on their way to the next management level.

We intend to promote future decision-makers and offer them the opportunity to build the network for tomorrow today.

In addition to participation in the regular congress, the NextGen Program includes a customized supporting program that is specially tailored to the needs and interests of young professionals and offers numerous opportunities for exchange and networking.

Young talents who are no older than 35 and already working in the field of automotive electronics can take part.  Registration for the NextGen program should be made via the manager with a corresponding recommendation.

Support your young talents!

As a senior manager, you have the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of your organization by supporting your junior managers. The NextGen Program is the perfect opportunity to support your young professionals in their personal and professional development.

Why you should take part in the NextGen Program:

  • Career development: The NextGen program offers your young professionals the opportunity to further develop their professional skills.
  • Networking: Networking is a crucial part of professional success. Our program offers a wide range of opportunities to make contacts and exchange ideas with other young talents. This not only promotes individual exchange, but also strengthens the network within your industry.
  • Motivation & employee retention:  Investing in the training and development of your talented young employees shows your appreciation and strengthens their loyalty to your company. The NextGen program is a reward for their performance and an incentive to continue giving their best.
  • Promoting innovation: Participation in the NextGen program inspires new ideas and innovative approaches. By working with other creative minds in a dynamic environment, your talents often come up with the best ideas that can drive your business forward.

Participation fee

We offer special price rates for Seniors and Young Professionals to participate in the NextGen program:

  • Congressticket (regular)€ 2,190.00
    NextGen-Ticket€ 1,533.00
    Duo-Package (Senior + Young Professional)€ 3,420.00 (regularly € 4,380.00)

Register yourself and your young professionals today and secure your participation at the ELIV and the NextGen Program.

To register, send us an E-Mail to Anna Marchuk (anna.marchuk@vdi.de) with the following information:

  • Full contact details Senior & Young Professional (e.g. E-Mail signature)
  • Proof of age for young professionals
  • Desired ticket category (single participation or duo package)
  • Letter of recommendation from the senior for participation in the NextGen Program
  • Invoicing address 

After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation E-Mail with all the important details about the program.

We look forward to welcoming you and your young professionals and to inspiring and developing the leaders of tomorrow together.

We are very much looking forward to the third round of our Lightning Talks in October 2026!

Starting in summer 2026, we are once again looking for dynamic individuals who are ready to take the stage and deliver a captivating two-minute talk to our audience of industry experts, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an aspiring innovator or a young professional, we want to hear from you!

As a Lightning Talks speaker, you will have the unique opportunity to showcase your expertise, share your insights and inspire others with your passion for innovation. Whether you are introducing a revolutionary technology, presenting ground-breaking research or sharing your vision for the future, this is your chance to shine on the main stage at ELIV 2026.

As always, the Call for Lightning Talks will be published shortly after the conference program is released in summer 2026.

Lightning Talks in 2025: 

  • Fostering a Software-Centric Mindset
    Dr. Tim Sturm, 3DSE Management Consultants GmbH, Munich
  • Digital t-Twin – Building an Eco System for Zone Architectures & SDVs with Event Chains
    Olaf Schmidt, INCHRON AG, Erlangen
  • Validation of ADAS/AD Can Be a Risky Business
    Marco Buller, M. Sc., dSPACE GmbH, Paderborn
  • Driving Innovation: The Role of Open Source in Automotive Transformation
    Charlotte Link, M. Sc., Capgemini Invent, Cologne
  • Breaking Barriers: Safety-Certified Linux for Mixed-Criticality Workloads
    Ahsan Shamim, M.Sc., Red Hat, Grasbrunn
  • Agentic AI for Engineering Data Analysis
    Dr. Stefan Suwelack, Renumics GmbH, Karlsruhe
  • MICROSAR IO – A Lightweight Software Baselayer for Small Mechatronic ECUs
    Sophie Schäferle, Vector Informatik GmbH, Stuttgart
  • Energy Architecture in the Blind Spot: Why OEMs Lose Time, Money, and Innovation with Silos in the On-Board Power Network
    Andreas Hecker, EDAG Engineering GmbH, Fulda
  • How E2E AI + Next-Gen HW Transform the Future ADAS/AD Stack
    Marco Dargel, P3 Automotive GmbH, Stuttgart
  • Speed & Precision – Quality made in China ; ASQMS as the Answer to the Increasing Complexity of the Software Driven Mobility Ecosystem
    Dominik Feurer, M. Sc., q.sphere GmbH, Eschborn
  • Edge AI for SDVs: What if Vehicles Can Defend Themselves from Cyberthreats?
    Andrew Kolisnyk, VicOne, Garching
  • Level 4 Autonomous Driving Without Safety Driver – A Reality for Europe
    Shawan Mohammed, Akkodis Germany, Sindelfingen
  • Accelerating the Road to SDV – Empowering Developers from Day One 
    Emil Dautovic, M. Sc., RemotiveLabs, Malmö, Sweden
  • Future-proofing Vehicle Security: Lessons from Designing an Automotive Immobilizer Manager
    Dr. Ahmed Majeed Khan, SystemWeaver, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Enabling Chiplet-Based Solutions for Autonomous Driving Platforms
    Gil Golov, M. Sc., Socionext Europe GmbH, Langen
  • A Closer Look on Next Level Vehicle Diagnostics
    Michael Pollner, Cognizant Mobility GmbH, Fulda
  • Rethinking SDVs: Why We’re Failing - and How to Get It Right
    Raul Latorre Fortes, M. Sc., Elektrobit Automotive GmbH, Berlin
  • Inductive Position Sensing for the Automotive Industry
    Dr.-Ing. Markus Schulz, Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, Düsseldorf
  • LLMs in the Software-Defined Vehicle: From Requirements to Code
    Dipl.-Inf. André Schamschurko, Technical University of Munich
  • Accelerating Collaboration: Unified Evaluation Framework for Open-Source SDV and AD Building Blocks
    Dr.-Ing. Timo Woopen, M.Sc., Thinking Cars GmbH, Ettlingen 

FAQ:

How long should my Lightning Talk be?

Your pitch time is strictly limited to 3 minutes.

Do I need to prepare a presentation?

We recommend preparing a few slides, but it's not mandatory.

Do I need to pay for a Congress Ticket?

Yes, presenters will be charged 50% of the congress ticket price.

Are there additional options to promote my pitch idea?

You have the option to include QR codes for further details. Additionally, you can showcase a poster in the exhibition area to further highlight your pitch idea.

Where will the Lightning Talks take place?

The Lightning Talks will be on the main stage.

Accompanying conference - Electrics/Electronics for Mobile Machines 2026

E/E for Mobile Machines will take place in parallel to the next ELIV. 

Exciting changes are on the horizon in the field of mobile machinery. The introduction of the first autonomously driving tractors, agricultural robots, and construction machinery in practical use is a remarkable success.
However, to be truly autonomous and efficient, all work processes must be automated. The industry is meeting this challenge with the help of intelligent sensor technology and artificial intelligence. At E/E for Mobile Machines 2026, inspiring ideas and innovations will be presented that illustrate how the performance of machines increases with the degree of automation.

E/E for Mobile Machines 2026 is a great opportunity to discuss new technologies, processes, robotics, artificial intelligence, and machinery for efficient agriculture.

Information on the event and the separatly released Call for Papers can be found at: www.vdiconference.com/01TA111026

Participants can attend the ELIV and E/E for Mobile Machines presentations.

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Course number: 01TA101

ELIV 2026

Baden-Baden, Kongresshaus Baden-Baden

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Early bird price until 02.03.2026

2.190,– €

1.890,– € plus VAT

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* Provisional price, there may be differences in VAT - the final price can be found in your order overview.
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