23. – 24. February 2027
Baden-Baden, Germany

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14th International Engine Congress

Platform for the Future of Mobility

Despite ongoing national and international discussions, the internal combustion engine remains a key component of modern mobility—particularly in combination with synthetic, CO₂-neutral fuels. At the same time, it is essential to balance economic stability, competitiveness, and climate objectives.

As a unique platform, the International Engine Congress brings together leading representatives from the automotive and supplier industries, the energy sector, policymakers, and academia.

The focus is on open dialogue, international exchange of experience, and the joint development of sustainable solutions for the future of mobility.

The Engine Congress in figures

Experts from the automotive, engine and fuel industries

national and international exhibitors on site

Lectures on car and commercial vehicle technology and sustainable fuels & energy

Review of the last Engine Congress

On February 24–25, 2026, the powertrain and sustainable fuels community gathered for the 13th time in Baden-Baden to discuss the future of the internal combustion engine in passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as the role of sustainable fuels and energy.

More than 300 experts explored perspectives for the internal combustion engine and once again emphasized the importance of maintaining technological openness.

In addition to numerous keynotes from international companies and an in-depth discussion on The Role of the Internal Combustion Engine in Economic Development and Climate Protection, participants engaged in parallel sessions on passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and sustainable fuels & energy, addressing topics such as:

Global strategies for the powertrain mix of the future
Carbon-neutral combustion engines in international competition
From motor racing to series production
New drive systems and components for commercial vehicles
Development, production, and regulation of sustainable fuels
Potentials in the circular economy

Impressions of the Engine Congress

Experts provided insights into their views in the run-up to the congress:

Operation Independence: Hundreds of E-fuel Plants for Europe’s Armed Forces - Shena Britzen, Head of Hydrogen Program, Rheinmetall

True or Apparent Technology Neutrality? - Dr. Benedikt Wolfers, Lawyer and Partner, Posser Spieth Wolfers & Partners

Physics Instead of Ideology: Considering Fuel Efficiency Over the Entire Life Cycle - Marc Sens, Head of Research & Technology, IAV GmbH

Multi-pathway Concept: Developing Multiple Approaches and Decarbonizing Faster - Timothy D’Herde, Head of Powertrain, Toyota Motor Europe

Without a Mix of Technologies, We Are Jeopardizing Europe's Position as a Center of Automotive Manufacturing - Dr. Tobias Block, Chief Strategy Officer, eFuel Alliance

Green Methanol: An Important Lever for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Mobility Sector - Martin Wieser, Technical Director, AVL List GmbH

Promoting Young Talent with Hydrogen and E-fuels - Dr. Malki Maliha, Chairman, Formula Future e. V.

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SPOTLIGHT ON POWERTRAIN AND VEHICLE ENGINEERING

ATZlive events are a regular fixture in the calendar for vehicle and engine developers. Here you can expect innovative specialist conferences on up-to-date subjects concerning vehicle and powertrain technology – from the viewpoints of research, development and use.

Our close links to the editorial departments of our specialist magazines means that we are well-informed of the latest topics and trends in the market – an ideal addition to what Springer Vieweg offers in the print and online field. For almost 130 years now, the media family around ATZ and MTZ has been supplying engineers with reliable expert knowledge which is up-to-date at all times.

The automotive community has been regularly meeting at ATZlive events for almost 30 years now. The conferences are the ideal platform for going into depth, taking part in discussions and making contacts away from “day-to-day business”. A trade exhibition of interesting suppliers and service providers rounds off each conference and provides the opportunity to find out about innovations on site.

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