November 17-18, 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany
3rd European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving Summit 2026
3rd European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving Summit 2026
November 17-18, 2026 | LE MERIDIEN STUTTGART, Willy-Brandt-Strasse 30, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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Summit Background
The automotive cockpit is entering a new phase. Agentic AI, multi-modal interaction, on-device intelligence and software-defined architectures are transforming it from a digital interface into a proactive, context-aware experience. But bringing these technologies into production requires OEMs and suppliers to balance compute, latency, privacy, cost, safety and software scalability.
At the same time, the expansion of L2+/L3 systems is blurring the boundary between cockpit and automated driving. Driver monitoring, takeover HMI, situation awareness and trust are becoming increasingly important to both safety and user experience. Euro NCAP’s 2026 protocols also place greater emphasis on driver monitoring, driver engagement and HMI performance.
The 3rd European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving Summit 2026 will bring together OEMs, suppliers and technology leaders to explore how AI, HMI, cockpit software and automated driving can move from PoC to safe, scalable production-and how intelligent vehicles can interact with humans in a more intuitive, trustworthy and effective way.
Topics
➢ Built-in or Bolt-On: What Consumers Say About OEM Cockpit Bets
➢ Evolutionizing the In-Cabin Experience: Updates on Cockpit and Connected Car Technology
➢ AI as Game Changer for User Excitement - The Future of Personalized Brand DNA
➢ From LLM Voice Assistants to In-Vehicle AI Agents
➢ Virtualizing the Digital Cockpit to Transform In-Vehicle Software Engineering
➢ In-Cabin Intelligence: The Role of Cockpit Domain Controllers in Modern Vehicles
➢ Building a Global Digital Cockpit: Challenges Beyond Software Development
➢ Panel Discussion: Making Agentic AI Cockpits Real: Technology Readiness, Engineering Priorities and European Adoption Outlook
➢ AI Governance and Safety Regulation for Intelligent Cockpit and Level 2+ Systems
➢ From PoC to Platform: Scaling Agentic AI Across an Automotive Software Organization
➢ In-Vehicle Monitoring System: Improving In-Cabin Safety
➢ From Vibe Coding to Spec Driven Development
➢ Panel Discussion: Scaling L2+/L3 in Europe: The Unresolved Questions on Safety, Trust and Validation
➢ MBUX to DRIVE PILOT: Driver State, Takeover HMI and Trust Design under Level 3
➢ Sovereign AI in the Cockpit: Own the Model, the Loop, and the Experience
➢ DMS/OMS for Driver Engagement, Occupant Monitoring and Euro NCAP Readiness
➢ Situation Awareness: Fundamentals & Psychological Models
➢ The Cognitive Voice Engine: An AI Cockpit that Dynamically Adapts for Seamless Human-Machine Collaboration
➢ Redefining Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Luxury and Performance Cockpits
Speakers
Fanni Li
Principal Analyst
Mobility Global
(formerly S&P Global)
Branko Zivkovic
Area Product Owner Android Infotainment Platform
BMW Group
Serafino Abate
Regulatory Affairs, Data, AI & Cybersecurity
Volvo Cars
Dr. Xavier CHALANDON
HMI Expert Leader
Renault Group
Yuzhong Wang
EMEA digital cockpit release manager
NIO GmbH
Holger Breuing
Project Director Personalization
Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr.-Ing. Martin Spiegel
Vice President Infotainment / Cockpit Domain Controller
Harman International
Thomas Dannemann
Vice President, Cockpit Electronics Business Development
Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH
Georg Doll
CTO Automotive & Mobility
Microsoft
Obada Alaqtash
AI Tech Lead
Cerence AI
Sponsors
Lead Technology Partner
Why you must attend 2026
Networking
Knowledge and Insight
Potential Cooperation Opportunities
Roundtables and Workshops
Exposure and Branding
Professional Service
PARTICIPATION FORMATS
In-Person Registration
Standard Fee
2-Day Pass: €1,800
A. The fee is inclusive of two days conference, conference materials, two luncheons and all refreshments. Accommodation and travel is not included.
B.All sessions will be conducted in English
Live Broadcasting Registration
Standard Fee
2-Day Online Pass: €1,200
A. The fee is inclusive of two-day conference’s live broadcasting and conference materials.
B.All sessions will be conducted in English
MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP FORMS
Diamond Sponsor
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Panel Discussion Sponsor
Tea Break Video Sponsor
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Event FAQs
Event Highlights?
This summit brings together decision-makers across the automotive value chain — OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, semiconductor companies, AI firms, and design experts — to explore the future of intelligent cockpit and smart driving technologies.
Participants will gain insights into: agentic AI cockpits, in-vehicle large language models, HMI and UX design, cybersecurity and compliance, European regulatory requirements including Euro NCAP 2026, and best practices for verification, validation and software deployment.
Organizer’s Background?
ECV International is a leading organizer of high-end international events. Every year, we host regularly more than 60 high-level online and in-person international conferences in Singapore, Vietnam, China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, America and other countries, attracting 6,000+ attendees from across the world— including senior management of established players, to first-time entrepreneurs of start-ups, to technical KOLs. The topics of these events are highly diversified, including automotive, energy, manufacturing, textiles and shoes, digital marketing, retail, carbon neutrality, sustainability, supply chains, metals, finance, HR, healthcare and other sectors.
Target Consumers?
• C-level Executives, VPs, GMs, MDs
Responsible for strategic decisions on intelligent cockpit, AI-enabled in-vehicle systems, and smart driving roadmap
• Heads / Directors of Software, E/E Architecture, ADAS, AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Connected Services
Leading software platforms, cockpit architectures, AI integration, OTA and vehicle-wide connectivity
• Managers, Senior Managers, Team Leaders / Technical Leads
Overseeing SDV, autonomous driving, driver monitoring systems (DMS/OMS), data & platform engineering, OTA, HMI and embedded software
• System & Software Architects
Designing multimodal AI, agentic cockpit interfaces, AR-HUD, domain controllers, and virtualization platforms
• Engineers & Specialists
Software Engineers, Embedded Engineers, Validation Engineers, AI/ML Experts, Perception, Simulation, HPC, Network, Safety, HMI
• Compliance, Governance & Functional Safety Experts
Responsible for Euro NCAP protocols, L2+/L3 HMI validation, AI governance, cybersecurity and verification workflows
Languages of Speeches?
English.
How can delegates get PPT slides?
We will send you the link of the presentation materials (with permission from speakers) in one week after the event.
How can I get the complete agenda and register the conference?
Please fill in the application form on the website. Once we verified the information, we will contact you in one business day.
I have specific questions that are not addressed here. Who can help me?
Any problems or questions please call:+86 13271915990, or email us: britney@ecvinternational.com
Previous event participants' feedback
Togg
Senior UX Designer
Back at the European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit & Smart Driving Summit, this time in Stuttgart! 🚀
It’s incredible to see how far the discussions have advanced since last year. AI-driven experiences, next-gen cockpit design, and smarter autonomous systems are moving rapidly from vision to reality.
As a UX designer, I’m especially inspired by how technology and design are merging to create intuitive, human-centered in-car experiences. Connecting with industry leaders and exchanging perspectives is a powerful reminder of the role design plays in shaping the future of mobility.
Excited to be part of this evolving journey and looking forward to what the next chapter will bring. Thank you to ECV International for hosting such great event.
VicOne
The 2nd European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving Summit 2025 (ECV Auto Events) was a great success, and VicOne is honored to have been a Gold Sponsor.
Cadence
Senior Principal Design Engineer
Honored to contribute as an invited speaker at the European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving Summit 2025 (ECV Auto Events), held in Stuttgart, Germany, on September 25.
I presented on advanced SoC architectures, functional safety, and the #AI-driven evolution of intelligent cockpits, highlighting how #LLM-powered experiences are set to transform future in-vehicle platforms.
Events like this underscore the importance of scalable and #safety-driven #computing #architectures to enable next-generation cockpit and display solutions in software-defined vehicles.
Diconium
Advanced UX Designer
Last week I attended the ECV Auto Events in Stuttgart, and I’m still inspired by the discussions where AI, personalization, and design clearly stood out as the three big themes shaping the future of automotive HMI.
A big thank-you to ECV International, Gia Xu, and our fantastic chair Fabian Chowanetz & Felice Fortino, as well as all the brilliant experts and participants who made the event so energizing.
Monotype
Director HMI, Global Sales + Partner
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend some fascinating presentations on the latest developments in AI in cars at the Intelligent Cockpit Summit hosted by ECV International.
For me it was fascinating to see the ideas and real-world applications that exist for improving the HMI experience for users and, at the same time, increasing driving safety and avoiding or at least reducing distractions caused by manually searching the display, using artificial intelligence and voice input.
Azeea
Co-Founder & Head of Product
Grateful to have joined the 2nd European Automotive Intelligent Cockpit & Smart Driving Summit in Stuttgart this week.
We discussed how real driver behavior often surprises us, and how AI can support creativity while keeping experiences simple, human, and brand-led.
Big thanks to Guang Yang for great moderation, and to Fabian Chowanetz for a steady lead as chair throughout the day.
Appreciation to Gia Xu and the ECV International team for the kind invitation and a well-organized event.
And to my friends at KONTROLKA - HMI Concept & Design studio for the collaboration and support.
Let's keep designing things that bring people closer.
Toyota Connected Europe
Senior Art Director
Everyone was lovely, and I had numerous great discussions with some of the industry's thought leaders.
There were, of course, many interesting talks about AI, its impact on personalisation, and equally important, the risks involved. But, there was also an emphasis on User Experience, which could often be easily left out when we're thinking about getting ahead of the competition and shoving new technology in our product without thinking about the user first.
This was the focus of my presentation, "Creating Invisible UX", which was about taking a step back and creating experiences that help user save their precious time and reduce stress. I'm so glad that many people agree with this, but I've also appreciated subsequent discussions and even challenges to my point of view.
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Willy-Brandt-Strasse 30, Stuttgart, Germany, 70173
Willy-Brandt-Strasse 30, Stuttgart, Germany, 70173
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