20th - 21st May, 2026 |
H4 Hotel München Messe, Munich, Germany
After sixteen years, Automotive IQ’s annual Seating Innovation, Intelligent Lighting and Display Technologies conferences have undergone a transformation. We’re introducing a brand-new event format that is designed to connect multiple departments that are working, both independently and collaboratively to design and enable new vehicle interior concepts that will truly differentiate vehicles in the future.
The Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit is now the only platform designed to unite Directors, Team Leads, Managers and Engineers, working in Interiors, Seating, Display, Lighting Innovation, HMI, Purchasing, Product Planning, Engineering, Industrial Design, and Visual Design for unparallel networking and learning.
The Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit is now the only platform designed to unite Directors, Team Leads, Managers and Engineers, working in Interiors, Seating, Display, Lighting Innovation, HMI, Purchasing, Product Planning, Engineering, Industrial Design, and Visual Design for unparallel networking and learning.
The car interior is evolving faster than ever, driven by global competition, sustainability goals, and the rise of autonomous driving. Seating, lighting, and display systems are no longer just functional; they’re redefining the car as a true “third living space.”
With two full days dedicated to automotive seating innovation, plus deep dives into lighting and display technologies, this is the only event in Europe (and beyond) tackling the full spectrum of interior design challenges. Backed by 18+ years of loyal community from Automotive Seating Innovation and Intelligent Lighting & Display conferences, this summit is your chance to stay ahead of the curve.
Join us in Munich to discover how safety, comfort, sustainability, and cutting-edge tech will transform interior experiences.
First Look at the 2026 Speaker Line-up
Benjamin Nawka
Head of Design, Vice President Design India
Daimler Trucks Asia
Ana Bizal
Global Innovation Lead
FORVIA
Peter Rössger
Founcer & CEO
Beyond HMI
Vlatko Kukolja
Senior Studio Engineer - Light Expert
Zeekr
Peter Vink
Professor
TU Delft
Tuğberk Dayan
Ford Trucks - Seats & Restraints & Bunks Leader
Ford Otosan
Hamed Yahyaei
Intrapreneur Design Lead & Senior Customer Success
Scania Group
Klemen Majcen
Senior Studio Engineer - Light expert
ZEEKR
James Wright
Interior Lighting Engineer
Bentley Motors Ltd
Andrea Upmann
Professor
University of Applied Sciences Aachen
Clément Jarrin
Innovation Customer Interface
Faurecia Autositze GmbH
Onur Ulker
Head of Department, Department of Interior Architecture, Architecture & Design
Eskişehir Technical University
Kazuhito Kato
Senior Manager – Certified Professional Ergonomist
Nhk Spring Co
Sahil Jain
Vehicle Interiors Lead, Strut Motors & Founder, Form Engineering
Pebble Mobility
Davide Malaguti
Interior Team Leader of Cockpit
Bugatti Rimac
Mehmet Semih Özdemir
Interior System Engineer
Bugatti Rimac d.o.o.
Tuna Akkaya
Next Generation Transit Interior Platform Systems Product Owner
Ford Otosan
Guang Yang
Advanced UX Designer
diconium
Design considerations for autonomous vehicle seating, supporting sleeping, relaxation, sitting, and beyond
Using alternative materials and design approaches to decrease seat weight and size, focusing on composite plastics, carbon fibres, and alternative metal grades
Seat belt safety in autonomous vehicles and the new crash tests that must be considered
How AI and data-driven insights are used to capture customer needs and improve seating solutions
Seating comfort, including research, technology, and design strategies to maximise comfort
Integrating ambient lighting to improve comfort and relaxation in automotive interiors
Making automotive interior lighting more sustainable and energy efficient
AI-powered lighting innovation in autonomous vehicle interiors
Designing human-centric lighting functions for the automotive industry
Exploring the importance of communication lighting for safety
Next-generation form factors of displays
Redefining the future of vehicle interior displays through AI integration, including data integration and personalisation
Adapting displays in autonomous vehicles to meet evolving user needs in driverless cars
Concepts for seamless integration of displays into overall car design
Minimising distractibility in displays
& More!
Thank You to Our 2025 Event Partners
To discuss partnership & exhibition opportunities, contact partner@automotive-iq.com
Partnership & Exhibition Opportunities at Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit 2026
This is your chance to share your expertise in an environment designed to expose new ideas and concepts, uniting seating, lighting and displays segments together for first time ever, enabling collaboration and networking opportunities across automotive interiors.
This is the room you need to be in, allowing you to showcase your cutting-edge innovations in seating, lighting, and display technologies, highlighting how manufacturers can seamlessly integrate them to elevate user experience.
This is the room you need to be in, allowing you to showcase your cutting-edge innovations in seating, lighting, and display technologies, highlighting how manufacturers can seamlessly integrate them to elevate user experience.
To discuss partnership, sponsorship and/or exhibition opportunities, email partner@automotive-iq.com.
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