electronica Automotive ConferenceConference on key trends and challenges in the automotive industry
Automotive electronics as the key enabler for next-generation mobility
Since 2006, the electronica Automotive Conference has offered a high-caliber program addressing the current challenges and innovations of future electronics and mobility solutions. The conference brings together leading experts from the international automotive and electronics industries. Since 2021, the conference has also been held in years between electronica trade shows.
Who is the audience for the conference?
- Automotive and transportation industry specialists and managers
- Sales engineers
- Developers
- System designers
- Project managers
- Supply chain managers
- As well as anyone inv
Focus topics in 2026
- Electrification Across All Vehicle Classes
Different global speeds and technological priorities – from hydrogen and fuel cell systems to hybrid drives and fully battery-electric vehicles. - New Software-Based E/E Architectures
How IT is fundamentally transforming the automotive business landscape and vehicle development. - Holistic Development Processes
The interplay of hardware, software and tool‑chains for the development of complex electronic systems. - Automated Driving and New Vehicle Concepts
Practical insights, current project experiences and forward-looking approaches. - Geopolitical Impacts of the Semiconductor Crisis
Interdependencies between Europe, the USA and China, industrial policy strategies and pathways toward greater resilience.
Program and conference structure
The electronica Automotive Conference 2026 will take place as a full-day event.
A detailed program overview will be available here shortly.
This ticket grants you access to all sessions of the electronica Automotive Conference on November 9, 2026. It includes conference catering as well as access to the presentations* following the conference. Upon request, we will be happy to issue you a certificate of attendance.
| Early-bird price (valid until October 14, 2026) | Regular price | Onsite price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Conference ticket | EUR 790 | EUR 890 | EUR 940 |
Group ticket (from 3 people) | EUR 632 / person | EUR 712 / person | EUR 752 / person |
Student ticket** | free of charge** | free of charge** | free of charge** |
| Prices are exclusive of 19% value added tax || *subject to speakers’ approval || **Only available with proof of eligibility. || Tickets are limited. |
The political and economic challenges are greater than ever this year, both nationally and globally, and for all companies. This is especially true for the automotive industry. For 20 years, the electronica Automotive Conference has introduced international experts and executives to important topics, such as cybersecurity, the sensible and necessary use of AI, sustainable electrification, and resilience in the global supply chain, and has discussed these topics with them.
- Chairman Program Committee | CEO
- OptE GP Consulting
Program Committee
Chairman:
Peter Gresch, OptE GP Consulting
Dr. Stephan Berlitz, AUDI
Dr. Wolfgang Bochtler, JPW Asia Consulting
Dr. Joachim Damasky, LION Smart
Mustafa Dinc, Vishay
Ole Gerkensmeyer, Nexperia
Henrik Hammer, Analog Devices
Uwe Hauck, TE Connectivity
Dr. Wolfgang Huhn, DVN
Robert Isele, INOVA Semiconductors
Dr. Andreas Lock, Robert Bosch
Alexander Maier, BMW
Thomas Nindl, Brusa Elektronik
Georg Olma, NXP Semiconductors
Julia Riedel, STMicroelectronics
Martin Schleicher
Jürgen Weyer, Board JoysonPreh
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