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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Past Summit Evaluation
 
Togg
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.
Toyota Connected Europe
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.
Diconium
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
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
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.
Cadence
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.
Summit Background
The intelligent cockpit is no longer just a product feature - in Europe, it is becoming a regulatory, safety and competitive battleground. Euro NCAP’s 2026 protocols are putting greater emphasis on driver monitoring, driver engagement and real-time safety performance, while the EU AI Act is adding new governance expectations for AI-enabled vehicle systems. Meanwhile, LLM-powered voice assistants and in-vehicle AI agents are redefining the cockpit as a proactive, context-aware interface between drivers, vehicles and connected ecosystems. At the same time, real-world Level 3 deployments and L2+/L3 programs in Europe are blurring the boundary between cockpit design, driver trust and smart driving readiness. As cockpit systems become more intelligent, personalized and software-defined, OEMs and suppliers must rethink how HMI, AI, safety, compliance and continuous software delivery come together in production vehicles. This summit brings together senior leaders, heads, directors and technical experts from across the automotive value chain - OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, semiconductor companies, software platforms and AI specialists - to tackle the questions that matter most: How do you build agentic AI cockpits that survive cost, safety and compliance filters? What does trustworthy L2+/L3 HMI actually look like in production? How can AI agents enhance in-cabin experience without increasing distraction or risk? And where does Europe go from here?
Topics
Day 1 Topics
Focus:
Agentic AI Cockpit, Software Platforms & Continuous Delivery
➤ Market Outlook for Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving in Europe
➤ AI-Enhanced UX and Predictive Digital Cockpit Experiences
➤ Secure and Scalable Android-Based IVI Platforms for Multi-Brand Programs
➤ Next-Generation AI-based Intelligent Cockpit Architectures
➤ Multimodal Voice Interaction and Cognitive In-Car Assistants
➤ Large Language Models in In-Vehicle Voice Assistants
➤ Cloud Connectivity, OTA and Continuous Feature Delivery
➤ Virtualizing the Digital Cockpit for Faster Software Engineering
➤ AI Cockpit Production Pathways, Engineering Trade-Offs and European Timelines
Day 2 Topics
Focus:
In-Cabin Safety, Driver Engagement & Smart Driving Readiness in Europe
➤ What Euro NCAP's New Protocols Mean for Intelligent Cockpit and Smart Driving
➤ DRIVE PILOT HMI and Trust Design for Level 3
➤ Human-Machine Interface Design for Luxury and Performance Cockpits
➤ In-Vehicle Monitoring, Driver Engagement and In-Cabin Safety
➤ Cockpit Domain Controllers and In-Cabin Intelligence
➤ Augmented Reality HUD and Future Display Technologies
➤ AI Governance, Safety and Compliance for Level 2+ Intelligent Cockpits
➤ Continuous Verification and Validation for Digital Cockpit and AD Systems
MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP FORMS
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Main Participating Groups
Positions of attendees
C-level Executive / VP / GM / MD
VPs / Heads / Directors of Digital Cockpit
VPs / Heads / Directors of UX
VPs / Heads / Directors of HMI
VPs / Heads / Directors of Design
Heads / Directors of Software
Heads / Directors of E/E Architecture
Heads / Directors of E/E ADAS
Heads / Directors of AI/ML
Heads / Directors of Cloud
Heads/Directors of Cybersecurity
Connected Services Managers
Senior Managers of SDV
Senior Managers of Autonomous Driving
Senior Managers of Data & Platform Engineering
Senior Managers of OTA
Team Leaders
Technical Leads
Tech Managers
System & Software Architects
Senior Engineers
Software Engineers
Embedded Engineers
Validation Engineers
Engineers in AI, Perception, Simulation
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
1-Day Pass: €1,200
Early Bird Fee — Register by 1 July
2-Day Pass: €1,600
1-Day Pass: €1,100
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.
C. Video recording for the entire event.
Live Broadcasting Registration
Standard Fee
2-Day Online Pass: €1,200
1-Day Online Pass: €800
Early Bird Fee — Register before 1 July
2-Day Online Pass: €1,000
1-Day Online Pass: €700
A. The fee is inclusive of two-day conference’s live broadcasting and conference materials.
B. All sessions will be conducted in English.
C. Video recording for the entire event.
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