Technical Programme
At the Vienna Motor Symposium, key subjects will be presented by more than 80 speakers from science, the automotive and supplier industries in three lecture halls.
Further in-depth video lectures will be available in addition in "virtual sessions" on the web platform during and after the event.
Below you will find the detailed programme - you can select the individual sessions via the session overview.
The social programme can be found here.
Session overview
Festsaal
Zeremoniensaal
Galerie
Thursday, 25. April 2024 Festsaal
PLENARY OPENING SESSION: "ENERGY FIRST"
Karl Rose, former Chief Strategist, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi:
Rebecca Yates, VP Advanced Lubricants Products, bp, UK:
Michael Fleiss, CEO, Aurobay Europe, Gothenburg:
Arnd Franz, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, MAHLE GmbH, Stuttgart:
Coffee Break
TRANSITION / STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
G. Fraidl, P. Kapus, C. Martin, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
M. Mrstik, T. Thorstensen, EFS Unternehmensberatung GesmbH, Vienna; K. Ni, HoloMatic Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing:
D. Bothe, A. Pfannenschmidt, F. Schrogl, Frontier Economics Ltd., Cologne; U. Kramer, FVV e.V., Frankfurt:
Lunch Break
ELECTRIC POWERTRAINS
G. Fröhlich, A. Ruf, J. Baumann, S. Pint, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt:
A. Angermaier, M. Deiml, AVL Software and Functions GmbH, Regensburg; W. Vallant, G. Fuckar, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
H. Nanjundaswamy, M. Ishihara, A. Diko, J. Deussen, A. Mayer, BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills:
A. Bernardini, R. Mantia, M. Aimo-Boot, G. Mantovani, J. Corsi, Iveco Group, Torino; F. Richert, G. Geraci, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; M. Cianco, FEV Italy, Torino; P. Glusk, FEV Consulting, Bilbao:
Coffee Break
NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLES / CHARGING INNOVATIONS
O. Bitsche, C. Hauck, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach:
S. Pint, C. Schneider, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt:
S. Demuth, G. Eckhard, Easelink GmbH, Graz:
Friday, 26. April 2024 Festsaal
BATTERY SYSTEMS – RECYCLING
M. Hollweg, A. Perner, T. Tiedje, M. Freese, G. Mendl, Volkswagen Group, Braunschweig / Salzgitter / Wolfsburg; P. Juris, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt:
A. Ferrarese, E. A. Kumoto, L. A. Gobo, R. Marquard, Tupy S.A., Joinville:
J. Jöhrens, M. Allekotte, ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung, Heidelberg; M. Werner, M. Ruscher, Dresden University of Technology; W.-P. Schill, Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, Berlin:
Coffee Break
E-FUELS / DIRECT AIR CAPTURE
T. Herdan, D. Nold, M. Marques, A. Lagos, HIF EMEA GmbH, Berlin:
C. Meusburger, J. Prock, P. Zanolin, H. Nagarajan, T. Schwendinger, F. Obrist, OBRIST Powertrain GmbH, Lustenau:
K. Dums, A. Siemens, C. Scholz, F. Ehrat, N. Hinterberger, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Zuffenhausen:
A. Wimmer, N. Wermuth, Graz University of Technology / LEC GmbH, Graz; M. Malin, LEC GmbH, Graz:
Lunch Break
NEW PHEV & BEV POWERTRAINS
K. Hashimoto, K. Mashiki, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi:
K. Bennewitz, J. Theobald, L. Hentschel, M. Schaefer, S. Quentmeier, S. Schaefer, T. Krone, I. Möller, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg:
D. Kim, Y. Lee, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd., Seoul:
Coffee Break
PLENARY CLOSING SESSION: POWERTRAINS OF THE FUTURE
Helmut List, Chairman & CEO, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Friedrich Eichler, Chief Technology Officer, CNH Industrial Österreich GmbH, St. Valentin:
Michael Steiner, Member of the Extended Executive Committee Volkswagen AG, Group R&D, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg:
Thursday, 25. April 2024 Zeremoniensaal
Coffee Break
AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY PANEL DISCUSSION BY THE AUTONOMOUS
Ricky Hudi, Future Mobility Technologies, Regensburg (Moderator)
Stefan Poledna, TTTech Auto, Vienna
Frederic Geber, PSWP, Berlin
Ralf Herrtwich, NVIDIA, Berlin
Alejandro Vukotich, Qualcomm, Munich
Lunch Break
H2 FUEL CELL – COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
M. Thewes, D. van der Put, FEV Group GmbH, Aachen; M. Walters, D. Lückmann, A. Schloßhauer, Y. Liu, A. Balazs, A. Müller, R. Beykirch, D. Thien, S. Tews, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; J. Kexel, F. Herkenrath, S. Pischinger, RWTH Aachen University:
A. Engelen, M. Schäfer, cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern:
C. Varlese, P. Hofmann, C. Junger, J. Konrad, R. Krizan, Vienna University of Technology; D. Brunner, AVL List GmbH, Graz; C. Mayer, CNH Industrial Österreich GmbH, St. Valentin; K. Masser, Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG, St. Valentin:
M. Kammerer, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Vancouver:
Coffee Break
EMISSION REDUCTION
D. Zovak, F. Meier, A. Hettinger, E. Schünemann, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
R. Brück, P. Langenfeld, Emitec Technologies GmbH, Lohmar:
M.P. Huber, Graz University of Technology/AVL List GmbH, Graz; P. Fischer, Graz University of Technology; C. Wanek-Ruediger, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Friday, 26. April 2024 Zeremoniensaal
H2 ENGINE – DEVELOPMENT & MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
T. Bouvet, Automobile Club de l'Ouest, Le Mans; B. Niclot, Win Innovation, Paris:
J. L. Beduneau, L. Doradoux, G. Meissonnier, M. Da Graca, Y. Rimlinger, G. Dober, B. Gomot, W. F. Piock, PHINIA, Blois / Belval:
B. Niethammer, iTaz GmbH, Königsfeld im Schwarzwald; C. Mayer, MCM, Königsfeld im Schwarzwald; T. Claus, C. Weber, TC Engineering, Ulm:
Coffee Break
H2 ENGINE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
T. Briggs, R. Williams, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio:
S. Shariff, W. Au, D. Mumford, Westport Fuel Systems Canada, Vancouver; U. Lundqvist, Westport Fuel Systems Sweden, Gothenburg; E. Olofsson, A. Palmkvist, J. Linderyd, M. Pelz, Scania Powertrain Predevelopment, Södertälje:
O. Coureau, Renault Group, Guyancourt; B. Dauverchain, J.-B. Leroy, Robert Bosch France, Saint Ouen; G. Aufranc, Forvia, Bavans; B. Corbières, Alpine, Viry-Châtillon; B. Griffaton, TotalEnergies, Courbevoie; N. Perrot, Ecole Centrales Nantes; X. Gautrot, IFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison; R. Grizivatz, Ose Engineering, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse:
A. Kufferath, D. Naber, S. Bareiss, G. Cornetti, M. Krüger, H. Rösch, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
Lunch Break
H2 ENGINE – COMBUSTION PROCESS
X. Liu, Y. Zhao, Q. N. Chan, S. Kook, The University of New South Wales, Sydney:
M. De Feo, C. Chaillou, E. Laigle, Aramco Fuel Research Center (AFRC), Rueil-Malmaison; G. Lurf, N. J. Kunder, M. Wieser, AVL List GmbH, Graz; K. Wilfling, M. Schneider, Graz University of Technology; J. Torkelson, Valvoline Global, Lexington:
A. Srna, T. Lee, G. Nyrenstedt, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore; R. Rajasegar, Colorado School of Mines, Golden:
Coffee Break
Thursday, 25. April 2024 Galerie
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Opening Session
Coffee Break
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
F. Duffner, X. Wu, L. Mauler, L.-M. Gehrke, L. Hoffmann, Porsche Consulting GmbH, Stuttgart:
M. Schmidt, PowerCo SE, Salzgitter:
M. Kruft, R. Kiessling, Umicore AG & Co. KG, Hanau-Wolfgang; G. Olbrechts, Umicore SA, Brussels; G. S. Son, Umicore Battery Materials, Cheonan:
Lunch Break
NEW ICE – SI ENGINE / HYBRIDIZATION
T. Yamamoto, H. Yamashita, E. Nakai, M. Hitomi, Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima:
C. Brenneisen, W. Binder, E. Baum, F. Langecker, R. Budack, A. Mayer, R. Neumann, C. Kessler, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt:
M. A. Schober, M. Deblaize, A. J. Kerckhoff, G. Seifried, AUDI AG, Neckarsulm:
S. Sagener, W. D. Lamb, A. R. Bennett, Cummins Ltd, Darlington / Columbus:
Coffee Break
LCA / TCO OF POWERTRAIN FOR PASSENGER CARS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
T. Stoll, H.-J. Berner, FKFS, Stuttgart; A. Casal Kulzer, University of Stuttgart:
V. Kanyaboiena, G. Kolwich, FEV Consulting Inc., Auburn Hills; M. Olechiw, B. Ellies, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor:
D. Lamb, B. Hibberd, A. Barber, Ballard Power Systems, London:
Friday, 26. April 2024 Galerie
ELECTRIC COMPONENTS & MANUFACTURING
C. Sasse, M. Beringer, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Schweinfurt:
R. Straßer, A. Krick, M. Dißemond, J. U. Müller, J. van der Meer, Volkswagen AG Group Components, Kassel:
M. Beranek, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Ditzingen:
Coffee Break
ELECTRIC BATTERIES / INDUCTIVE CHARGING & COOLING
C. Lämmle, MAHLE International GmbH, Stuttgart; T. Würz, S. Perras, SIEMENS AG, Munich; P. Grabherr, MAHLE New Mobility Solutions GmbH, Kornwestheim:
V. Null, Shell, Hamburg:
S. Gaigg, F. Pöhn, F. Wiedrich, Miba Battery Systems GmbH, Bad Leonfelden:
M. Sens, A. Fandakov, K. Mueller, L. von Roemer, M. Woebke, P. Tourlonias, T. Mueller, IAV, Berlin; T. Burton, K. Srivastava, K. Senecal, Convergent Science, Wisconsin:
Lunch Break
ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN AND ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURE
M. Younkins, B. Wolk, V. Srinivasan, P. Farah, M. Wilcutts, P. Carvell, Tula Technology, San Jose:
J. Meinecke, Magna Powertrain, St. Valentin:
B. Satvat, M. Alworikat, O. Kulkarni, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart:
Coffee Break
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Closing Session
Virtueller Saal
INNOVATIVE LCA ANALYSIS / CIRCULAR ECONOMY
C. Rathberger, C. Backfrieder, Magna Powertrain - Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG, St. Valentin:
S. Peters, B. Schleich, Technical University of Darmstadt:
G. Lischka, W. Tober, Vienna University of Technology:
INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY
A. Rosen, DeepDrive GmbH, Munich; S. Amrioui, Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH, Frankfurt:
EXTENDED DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR POWERTRAINS AND DRIVING FUNCTIONS
F. Pfister, L. Wan, IPG Automotive GmbH, Karlsruhe; A. Eichberger, D.T. Bui, H. Li, Graz University of Technology; V. Makkapati, Kristl, Seibt & Co. Gesellschaft m.b.H., Graz:
S. C. Konradt, H. S. Rottengruber, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg:
A. Sturm, R. Henze, C. Wolgast, P. Eilts, Braunschweig University of Technology; F. Küçükay, Innovationsgesellschaft Technische Universität Braunschweig mbH, Braunschweig:
INTELLIGENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT
G. Eser, G. Roesel, K. Buzziol, Vitesco Technologies GmbH, Regensburg / Schwalbach; W. Carl-Meissner, A. Burmester, K. Strieder, Sanden International (Europe) GmbH, Bad Nauheim:
H2 & RE-FUEL ENGINE ENGINEERING
S. Tafel, L. Martin, Bosch Engineering GmbH, Abstatt:
N. Andrisani, Eaton srl, Torino; N. Bagal, Eaton EIIC, Pune Maharashtra:
J. Li, Y. Liu, L. Han, X. Li, H. Qu, C. Zhao, M. Liu, L. Zeng, CHINA FAW Group Co. Ltd., Changchun; P. Sun, W. Dong, Jilin University, Changchun:
M. Frauscher, A. Agocs, AC2T research GmbH, Wr. Neustadt; P. Kopsch, S. Walch, H. Hick, Graz University of Technology; J. Gell, M. Plettenberg, AVL List GmbH, Graz; M. Mayer, N. Schubert, OMV Downstream GmbH, Schwechat:
S. Zhang, X. Jin, S. Duan, Z. Yang, T. Xu, H. Zhou, Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., Hubei; Z. Wang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei:
FUEL CELLS & PERIPHERALS
N. Busch, M. Diekjakobs, A. Hilge, S. Pietschner, K. Rathinam, R. Edlerherr, E. Tewes, Hengst SE, Münster:
G. Singer, M. Rabensteiner, R. Pinsker, T. Hafner, M. Aggarwal, P. Pertl, HyCentA Research GmbH, Graz; A. Trattner, Graz University of Technology / HyCentA Research GmbH, Graz:
C. Doppler, B. Lechner, A. Romero Mancebo, D. Schlueter,R. Schruth, VIRTUAL VEHICLE Research GmbH, Graz; C. Ahamer, B. Schobesberger, E. Wahlmüller, M. Zarhuber, PlasticOmnium New Energies, Wels: