The European chassis systems landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Economic pressure continues to weigh heavily on OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, slowing traditional innovation cycles and forcing organisations to prioritise cost-driven engineering over exploratory R&D. With industry leaders noting, “the economic pressure is putting a scar in everything”, it is clear that the impact is being felt across every corner of the chassis domain.
At the same time, global competition has intensified, and European OEMs find themselves impressed and challenged by the pace of Chinese advancement. Chinese OEMs and suppliers are entering the market with unprecedented speed, scale, and technological maturity. Their clean-sheet development models, fully automated manufacturing plants, and rapid deployment of active suspension, electromechanical actuation, electromagnetic systems, and true by-wire technologies are redefining expectations for cost, performance, and integration.
Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating electrification strategies, and tightening budgets are forcing European OEMs to look inward, reassess priorities, and determine which technology pathways truly matter. Integration remains the long-term goal, but progress in the current market is uncertain. Autonomous driving is regaining momentum, legislation continues to evolve, and suppliers are under pressure to differentiate through new functions, ride experiences, and cost structures.
Automotive IQ invites you to join your colleagues in Munich for the 18th Annual Chassis Systems Europe 2026 conference. Whether you work in integrated chassis control, vehicle motion control, braking, steering, or suspension, Automotive IQ’s #ChassisSystemsEU26 conference gives you the clarity needed to understand where the market is heading, how competitive dynamics are shifting, and which technologies are advancing across the chassis domain.
Presenting the 2026 Expert Speaker Line-Up
Led by Steering, Braking, Suspension & Chassis Leaders
Sarath Nair
Chief Engineer - Head of Vehicle Platform Electrification and Software
Changan UK R&D Centre
Mina Farahat
ADAS Test and Validation Department Director
VinFast
Thomas Svensson
Technical Specialist Brakes Engineering
Ford Motor Company
Krzysztof Kryjak
Engineering Director for EMEA and SA
Nexteer Automotive
Osama Khan
Autonomous Driving Project Manager
Mercedes Benz AG
Martin Petersson
Expert Engineer Disc Brakes
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Arnaud Dessirieix
Front Loading and R&D Coordination Manager
JTEKT Europe
Ablamvi Ameyeo
Engineer E/E Systems
Ampere
Mert Büyükköprü
Specialist Chassis Control Systems
Renault Group
Benjamin Brockfeld
Brake System Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Utsav Khan
Senior SW Developer of Motion Control
Zeekr Technology Europe
Kristof Polmans
Senior Vice President Research and Advanced Engineering
Thyssenkrupp Presta
Miguel Dhaens
Vice President Research & Development
Gabriel Europe Engineering Center
Joerg Eigenmann
Global Head of Engineering Commercial Vehicle Steering
Knorr-Bremse AG
Imre Szepessy
Vice President Advanced Steering, Lead Architect
Thyssenkrupp Presta
Kartal Turkmen
Product Manager for New Business
Robert Bosch
Patricio Barbale
Senior Research Analyst
S&P Global
Emir Bajrovic
Research Associate
TU Berlin
Faraz Shaikh
PhD Researcher in Brake Emissions
University of Leeds
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WHAT'S NEW AT #CHASSISSYSTEMSEU26?
More Value, Less Time Away
We've streamlined the event into a focused two-day agenda, delivering the same high-quality technical content and networking opportunities without the extra day away from the office.
A More Integrated Chassis Approach
The 2026 programme is designed to encourage cross-domain learning and collaboration between steering, braking, suspension and chassis topics.
New Voices, Fresh Perspectives
Hear from a wider range of experts and innovators shaping the future of chassis systems, with new speakers from Changan, AMPERE, Geely who are bringing fresh insights and real-world experiences to the stage.
Explore Leading Content from the Chassis Systems Library
INTERVIEW
Scaling Smart: VinFast's AI-Powered Path to Reliable ADAS Deployment
Insights from Mina Farahat at VinFast
INTERVIEW
Balancing Weight, Performance, and Cost: Gabriel's Strategic Approach to Automotive Suspension Innovation
Insights from Vasudevan Raghavachari at Gabriel
INTERVIEW
Euro 7 Regulations; The Future of Braking Systems and Sustainable Innovation
Insights from Ishmaeel Ghouri at JLR
INTERVIEW
Adopting VMC Technologies: Safety Considerations, Challenges and Consumer Willingness
Insights from Kristof Polmans at thyssenkrupp Presta
Partnership & Exhibition Opportunities
This is the ideal platform to meet with leading OEMs, generate new business and cement your reputation as a leading technology/solution provider.
Get in touch so we can help create a package to help you meet your business development objectives for 2026 and beyond. To discuss partnership, sponsorship and/or exhibition opportunities, contact our team at partner@automotive-iq.com.
OEM & Tier 1 Brands Represented at Our Chassis Systems Conferences
Hyundai Motor Company | Hyundai Mobis | Huawei |
Denso | CEER | Brembo | Bozzio AG
Past Attendees Say It Best
Here's what past attendees had to say about the Chassis Systems event series
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