Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology

The Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology is a prominent conference that has established itself as one of the largest gatherings focused on vehicle and powertrain development in Europe. This event serves as a critical platform for experts and managers from both industry and research sectors to converge and share insights about the latest advancements and research findings in the automotive domain. Recently held at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, the symposium attracted around 400 participants who engaged in a robust exchange of ideas concerning contemporary developments and challenges in the mobility industry. The event featured 80 specialist presentations and 20 five-minute pitches, complemented by an accompanying trade exhibition that showcased innovations in automotive technology.Key industry leaders delivered notable presentations, including Franz Loogen, President of e-mobil BW; Florian Bankoley, Chief Digital Officer of Bosch Mobility Company; Dr. Michael Steiner, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management at Porsche AG; and Dr. Torsten Eder, Vice President of Electrified Drive Systems at Mercedes-Benz AG. A significant discussion point was the session titled How Can the German Automotive Industry Succeed in Global Competition? where representatives from major companies like Porsche, VDA, Horse Powertrain, Daimler Truck AG, and BYD presented their perspectives and strategies for thriving in the international market. Additionally, the symposium included networking opportunities such as a business speed dating event on the evening of the first conference day, which facilitated connections among attendees. The contributions from the symposium were documented in a proceedings published by Springer, with select papers peer-reviewed by SAE, ensuring the dissemination of high-quality research findings. The event was organized by the Forschungs Institut Fr Kraftfahrwesen Und Fahrzeugmotoren Stuttgart, emphasizing its significance in the automotive sector across regions including Germany and Ghana.