October 20 - 21, 2027
Baden-Baden, Kongresshaus

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.

Automotive Trend Session: INDIA

Accompanying conference

Automotive Trend Session: Automotive AI

Lightning Talks

Start-up Area

Study Capgemini - TUM - ASIMI

Automotive Trend Session: INDIA – Tech & Market

The Automotive Trend Session on the afternoon of the first day of the congress addresses India’s growing importance as one of the most dynamic markets in the automotive industry.

The technical presentations and concluding panel discussion will explore India as one of the world’s most dynamic technology and automotive markets. Key topics include the latest developments in software-defined vehicles, AI, connected vehicle platforms, and automated driving, with a particular focus on the requirements of the Indian market and the potential for global applications.

Automotive Trend Session: Automotive AI

The “Automotive AI” Trend Session explores how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming vehicle development.

The session will focus on the evolution from software-defined to AI-defined vehicles, AI-native development processes, and automated development, testing, and validation methods. It will also examine the safe and scalable integration of AI into existing engineering structures. A concluding panel discussion will address the technological and organizational requirements for the successful industrialization of AI.

Study Capgemini - TUM - ASIMI: AI in the Automotive Development Process From Siloed Experiments to Industrialized Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is already being used in vehicle development, for example, in software development, the creation of test cases, and the analysis of errors. But how far has the automotive industry actually come? And why do many AI applications still fail to move beyond the pilot phase?

These questions are explored in the study “AI in the Automotive Development Process”, which was jointly conducted by Capgemini, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and ASIMI. More than 50 specialists and executives from the automotive industry, suppliers, technology companies, and research institutions contributed their experiences and insights.

The study highlights where AI is already being used today, the challenges companies face in implementing it, and how development processes and tasks are changing. The focus is on how AI can not only streamline individual work steps but also be permanently integrated into vehicle development—with the goal of shortening development times, reducing costs, and improving quality.

The study’s findings will be presented at ELIV 2026 in Baden-Baden.
The full study is available for download here: Study Capgemini - TUM - ASIMI

Lightning Talks: Three minutes. One idea. The ELIV Main Stage.

October 15, 2026 – 11.45 a.m.

The Lightning Talks bring fresh ideas and innovative topics to the entire ELIV audience – condensed into dynamic three-minute pitches. From new technologies and research to forward-looking concepts, each talk delivers a quick impulse and a new perspective.

The following Lightning Talks are currently confirmed (subject to change):

Agentic AI Is Fast. Engineering Must Still Be Right.
Aastha Kanwar, MathWorks, Munich
Transforming Automotive Validation with Wipro's Smart Validation Factory
Rashmi Chaudhary, Wipro, Bengalore, India
From Domain Fusion to Software-Defined Vehicles: Scalable E/E Architectures for Future Vehicle Platforms
Zhiagang Li, Wuxi Autolink Intelligence Tech Co., Ltd., Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
From Regulations & Standards to Engineering Artefacts: How AI Agents Transform Regulatory Analysis
Lorenzo Mathias, Certivity GmbH, Munich
ECAVA Roadmaps 2026: Boosting Autonomous Driving in Europe
Dr. Max Lemke, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
Physical AI Behind the Wheel: On-Device Intelligence for Off-Highway Autonomy
Gautam Kumar, Cyient, Bangalore, India
Negotiating Software Vendor Contracts with Detroit-Based OEM's
Jeremy Bisdorf, JD, LL.M, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Southfield, Michigan, USA
Conceptual ML Model for Early Prediction of Thermal Events in BMS
Esam Mohamed, eJad, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
The Energy-Defined Vehicle – LV and HV as a Single System
Holger Martin, EDAG Engineering GmbH, Böblingen
GenAI led HPC/ Cockpit SDV Platform
Pankaj Bansal, Sasken Technologies Limited, Bangalore, India
The Hearing Car: A New Sensor Dimension for SDV Architectures
Dr.-Ing. Marvin Norda, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology, Oldenburg
High-Speed, Low-Latency: Optimizing Multi-SoC Connectivity in Next-Gen IVN
Deniz Braun, B. Eng., Microchip Technology Germany GmbH, Karlsruhe

Start-up Area

In our start-up area young, innovative companies present their latest developments and products in the field of automotive electronics in the market.

In addition, the start-ups will offer insights into their innovative ideas and solutions through brief presentations on the start-up stage. Take the opportunity to get to know these young companies and engage directly with them.

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 - Mobile Machines Electronics 2026

Mobile Machines Electronics 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 Mobile Machines Electronics 2026, inspiring ideas and innovations will be presented that illustrate how the performance of machines increases with the degree of automation.

Mobile Machines Electronics 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 Mobile Machines Electronics presentations.

Convention

Mobile Machine Electronics

Experience the latest developments in electrical and electronic engineering for mobile machinery at our international VDI conference.