
Heidelberg Region
Sinsheim
Dr.-Sieber-Halle
29/30 September 2026
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Automotive Technology Show
The Automotive industry continues the ongoing transformation of the automobile from a product that is mainly hardware-based to a software-centric electronic device on wheels.
Passenger cars today can have up to 150 million lines of software code, distributed among as many as 100 ECUs and a growing array of sensors, cameras, radar and light detection and ranging devices. ​ Three influential trends, "electrification", "automation" and "connectivity", all reshape customer expectations and drive manufacturers to increasingly turn to software to address them.
Automotive Technology Show 2026
Where ADAS / Autonomous Driving engineering meets data-driven validation.
Two focused days on scenario-based testing, Euro NCAP 2026 readiness, ASAM OpenX/OpenLABEL interoperability, HiL raw-data replay and SDV compute pipelines.
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Who needs to attend!
Automotive Technology Show, A unique networking showcase created by Automotive professionals for their peers.
The two-day event invites all automotive professionals from vehicle OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, start-ups and engineering organisations. ​
We welcome a broad range of engineering professionals at all levels. ADAS/AD engineers, researchers, SDV architects along with AI specialists, data engineers, software developers, vehicle architects, management and c-level, policymakers, academics, and automotive technology enthusiasts. ​
Technology on display around the expo and topics presented in the conference area, will appeal to an audience working in several automotive sectors such as passenger car, commercial vehicle, bus and truck, off-highway, 2-3 wheeler, defence vehicles, automotive suppliers, engineering consultants, testing and simulation suppliers.
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Call For Papers
The Automotive Live Sessions at the Automotive Technology Show provide automotive professionals with the tools and the knowledge to assist in the newly required development processes of the entire vehicle's architecture. The Show has key focus topics including, AD, ADAS, SDV, In Cabin Experience, Drive by Wire, In Cabin Montoring, Infotainment and Zonal Architecture
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Would you like to help make the conference a success, submit a abstract proposal to our team for consideration
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The Expo
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Data Lifecycle Zone: Recorders, data-storage, data-lake, processing/analytics tools.
HiL & Stimulation Zone: Sensor injection, HiL benches, test rigs.
SDV & Networks Zone: Automotive Ethernet/TSN, PTP/XTSS, zonal compute demonstrators.​​
Outdoor Vehicle Exhibit: On-board vehicle testing set ups, Autonomous vehicles
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Show Trends for 2026
High-Quality Datasets & Virtual Validation
Reliable datasets and standardized simulation frameworks remain the backbone of ADAS/AD development. The focus shifts from data quantity to quality, traceability, and interoperability between data management and validation platforms.
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AI-Generated Corner Cases
Automated edge-case generation using AI accelerates robustness testing and shortens validation loops. Integration into HiL and simulation workflows becomes key for scenario diversity and reproducibility.
Collaborative & Cooperative Perception
Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure perception enhances safety and redundancy. The next wave of validation will emphasize synchronization, trust, and data integrity across fleets.
Trustworthy and Explainable AI
OEMs and suppliers must ensure transparency and accountability in machine-learning pipelines. Explainability, traceable data origins, and automated auditability become regulatory expectations.
Tele-Operation & Remote Assistance
As Level-4 systems mature, tele-operation serves as a critical fallback for complex environments. Seamless connectivity, latency management, and human-in-the-loop control are emerging test priorities.
Zonal & Central Compute Architectures
Migration toward zonal architectures drives new requirements for data routing, timing, and validation. Deterministic communication and modular compute verification will dominate system testing strategies.
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​Euro NCAP 2026 Readiness
The upcoming Euro NCAP protocols demand harmonized data pipelines, virtual testing, and KPI traceability. Collaboration between data management, HiL, and AI teams will define competitive readiness.
Regulation & Data Sovereignty
Evolving standards (UNECE R155/R156, national data strategies, OpenX frameworks) require integrated compliance. Companies that manage secure, standardized data flows gain clear market advantage.
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In-Vehicle Networks
Popular automotive networking technologies includeAutomotive Ethernet, which is quickly replacing other popular automotive networking technologies such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and DDR.
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Standards & Compliance
ASAM OpenODD, OpenSCENARIO, UNECE R155/R156, Euro NCAP Virtual Testing
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Embedded Systems
ECU development, and platform archetypes for SDVs.
Software & DevOps
CI/CD, DevSecOps, cloud-native approaches, OTA/SOTA, and SaaS models for continuous software evolution.
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Validation & Compliance
Software testing, toolchains, electromagnetic compatibility, and adherence to ASAM and automotive software standards.
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Connectivity & Experience
Connected vehicle services, 5G and beyond, in-vehicle UX, personalization, and data exchange frameworks.

ADAS & AD
The Automotive Technology show will present a wide array of development tools, software and know how to support automotive professionals develop ADAS systems and Autonomous vehicles, some of the subjects covered include:
Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keeping
Development with Sensor Simulation
ADAS Hardware for Next-Gen systems
ADAS Real-Time Decision Making
AI Models for Safety-Critical Systems
Automated Annotation
Continuous Learning Systems
Data Recording, Logging & Storage
Developing Consumer Trust for Different Levels of Autonomy
Digital twin development
Edge AI Architectures
Enhanced Autonomous Perception
Ensuring Data Accuracy
Hardware in the Loop
Improved Quality of labelling
In-Cabin monitoring
Machine Learning Techniques
Managing Large Data
Object Detection Accuracy
Optimizing Data Pipelines
Predictive Driving Behavior Models
Processing for Autonomous Decision Making
Safety in AI-Driven Vehicles?
Scalable Data Collection for Real-World Driving
Scaling Autonomy
Sensor Fusion for Reliable Navigation
Software in the Loop
Testing AI Algorithms
Train AI Models
Validating ADAS with Advanced Testing​

The automotive industry understands that the vehicle-centricity of the past is no longer enough to excite their users. Instead, vehicles will become a part of software and service platforms that span all aspects of consumer mobility.
Therefore OEMs are at a critical moment. They need to decide how they want to act in the new competitive landscape of the technology driven industry and how to capitalize on new profit pools. OEMs must select their control points to secure the position they aspire to.
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OEMs are clear about the need to transform.
The Automotive Technology show aims to unite the industry, share technology, provide guidance, and discuss the industry's key steps to successfully handle the transformation.
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Socializing with Peers
Networking Opportunitys
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Due to the central location of Sinsheim to several major automotive players, the event offers a great place to meet experts and peers.
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During the event there will be many Networking Functions. A full program will be available to all delegates just a few months ahead, with a detailed speaker agenda, and any networking functions by the event organiser along with those provided by sponsors and partners.
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We are happy to support organisations who wish to host private or public events in and around Automotive Technology Show.

Dr. Sieber Halle
Congress & Expo Center
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The Dr Sieber Halle, is a state of art congress and event space located in the heart of Sinsheim. The space is located very close to the Autobahn A6, and 2 minutes walk from the Sinsheim Main Railway and bus station.
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The Dr. Seiber Halle is provided by the City Hall, and is spread over two halls, the main expo is on the upperfloor with lectures taking place on both halls.
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Outside the hall is a large piazza for the outdoor vehicle exhibit
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What to Do
Sinsheim & Heidelberg
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Sinsheim combines technology, sport and science with history, relaxation and nature. Where else can a visit to the Concorde be so easily combined with a visit to the Climate Experience Site or a Bundesliga match? In addition like Heidelberg the city offers a medieval castle surrounded by vineyards.
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Heidelberg historic centre is a renowned cultural spot and home to one of Europes leading university's, the town and its enchanting riverbanks is just a 30 minute train ride from Automotive Technology Show.

