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, 27. April 2023 Festsaal
PLENARY OPENING SESSION
Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Schmall, Member of the Volkswagen AG Board of Management responsible for Technology and CEO Volkswagen Group Components, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg:
Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., Mumbai:
Sung Hwan Cho, PhD, CEO and President, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ldt., Seoul:
Dr. Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
Coffee Break
DRIVELINE TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
Dr. L. Mauler, L. Hoffmann, M. Fesser, N. Eilers, R. Beck, Dr. F. Duffner, Porsche Consulting GmbH, Bietigheim-Bissingen:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. M. Rexeis, Dipl.-Ing. S. Present BSc, Dipl.-Ing. M. Opetnik BSc, Dipl.-Ing. M. Schwingshackl, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. K. Weller, Dipl.-Ing. G. Silberholz, Dr. techn. P. Grabner, Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. S. Hausberger, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology:
Dr.-Ing. U. Kramer, Ford-Werke GmbH, Cologne; Dr. rer. pol. D. Bothe, Dr. C. Gatzen, A. Pfannenschmidt, C. Baum, F. Schrogl, O. Mahmood, Frontier Economics Ltd., Cologne:
Lunch Break
POWERTRAIN ELECTRIFICATION
Dipl.-Ing. C. Koehlen, Dipl.-Ing. J. Larbi, S. Tyslik MSc, Dr.-Ing. O. Vollrath, Dr.-Ing. R. Weller, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart / Sindelfingen:
T. Hirai, M. Yamamoto, H. Nagai, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, Aichi:
Dr. R. Meyer, G. Fröhlich, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt; O. Bitsche, C. Hauck, Porsche AG, Weissach:
Dr. rer. nat. K. Bennewitz, Dipl.-Ing. L. Hentschel, Dr.-Ing. F. Kratz, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg; Dipl.-Ing. A. Krick, Dipl.-Ing. H. Einfeld, Volkswagen AG Group Components, Kassel:
Coffee Break
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. P. Kapus, Dipl.-Ing. L. Leonhartsberger, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) F. Hoelbling, A. Eckart MSc, Dr. A. Huss, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Dipl.-Ing. M. Krüger, Dr.-Ing. J. Schwarzer, Dr.-Ing. E. Schünemann, Dipl.-Ing. J. Tophoven, Dipl.-Ing. J. Gömmel, Dr.-Ing. V. Neubert, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
Dipl.-Ing. C. Schwella, Assoc. Prof. Dr. techn. P. Hofmann, Institute of Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Dipl.-Ing. R. Morawetz, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. D. Andessner, Dipl.-Ing. C. Sandner, Miba eMobility GmbH, Vorchdorf:
Friday, 28. April 2023 Festsaal
REGENERATIVE FUELS / E-FUELS
M. Hultman MSc, Dr. T. Sarjovaara, Neste Corporation, Stockholm / Espoo:
Dipl.-Ing. T. Herdan, HIF EMEA GmbH, Berlin:
Dipl.-Ing. A. Soler, Concawe, Brussels; Dipl.-Ing. V. Gordillo, Dr. W. Lilley, Aramco Overseas Company BV, Rueil-Malmaison; Dipl.-Ing. P. Schmidt, Dipl.-Ing. W. Weindorf, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH (LBST), Munich; Dr. T. Houghton, Dr. S. Dell‘Orco, E4tech Ltd, London:
Coffee Break
NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES 2
Dr. J. Forgie, R. Gerson, Accelera by Cummins, Milton Keynes / Columbus:
Dr. M. Stapelbroek, M. Rudolph, Dr. A. Averberg, H. Löbberding, Dr. S. Payandeh, Dr. J. Küpper, FEV, Aachen; F. Pampel, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems, RWTH Aachen University:
Dr. H. Manz, Dr. G. Mendl, Dipl.-Ing. C. Kirchner, Dipl.-Ing. R. Lamping, Dipl.-Ing. M. Freese, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg / Salzgitter:
Dipl.-Ing. M. Sens, Dr.-Ing. A. Fandakov, Dipl.-Ing. M. Clauß, Dr.-Ing. J. Werfel, P. Tourlonias, M. Prüger MSc, E. Özkan, MSc, Dr.-Ing. C. Danzer, Dr. rer. nat. C. Kruschel, Dipl.-Ing. S. Meyer, Dr.-Ing. A. Joos, Dipl.-Ing. M. Kratzsch, IAV GmbH, Berlin:
Lunch Break
FUEL CELL PROPULSION 2
S. Ranieri, J. Rizzi, N. Joos, Accelera by Cummins, Mississauga:
M. Walters, M. Zubel, M. Jesser, J. Ogrzewalla, A. Schloßhauer, D. Lückmann, T. Uhlmann, D. van der Put, M. Thewes, A. Koch, C. Speuser, T. Lüdiger; FEV, Aachen; M. Wick, J. Klütsch, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems, RWTH Aachen University:
Dipl.-Ing. C. Rathberger, J. Bodory MSc, Dipl.-Ing. C. Fröschl, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) S. Robausch, Dipl.-Ing. J. Schäffler, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. K. Oppermann, MAGNA Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG, St. Valentin:
Coffee Break
PLENARY CLOSING SESSION
Dipl.-Ing. Gerald Killmann, Senior Vice President Purchasing and R&D, Toyota Motor Europe, Zaventem:
Christoph Starzynski, Vice President Development Electric Drive and Electric Vehicle Architecture, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sindelfingen:
Wayne Griffiths, CEO, SEAT and CUPRA, Barcelona; Dr. Werner Tietz, Executive Vice President Research and Development SEAT S.A., Barcelona
Thursday, 27. April 2023 Zeremoniensaal
Coffee Break
CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES
Dipl.-Ing. M. Hackmann, N. Waxmann MSc, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart / Munich:
Dr.-Ing. D. Liebig, Dr. M. Gao, Dr.-Ing. J. Brombach, Dr. G. Liu, Dr. V. Null, K. Rieger, C. Stefels, Dr. K. Weinreich, Dr.-Ing. K. Wilbrand, Royal Dutch Shell; Prof. M. Ouyang, School of Vehicle and Mobility, State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Peking; L. Sens, Dr.-Ing. J. Lange, Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics, Hamburg University of Technology:
Dr. T. L. Reichmann, Dipl.-Ing. F. Berzsenyi, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. M. Unger, Dipl.-Ing. R. Jilg, Glock Technology GmbH, Ferlach:
Lunch Break
NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES 1
Dipl.-Ing. G. Paolini, P. Georis PhD, Dipl.-Ing. Y. Raynaud, PLASTIC OMNIUM CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEM, Venette; Dr. A. Teyssot, Dipl.-Ing. Y. Molmeret, VERKOR, Grenoble:
Dipl.-Ing. (BA) S. Schade, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
Dr. T. Leichner, D. Möhring, Dr. P. Kritzer, Dr. S. Neuberger, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim:
Dr. B. Lechner, Dipl.-Ing. F. Benezeder, Dr. A. Golubkov, B. Rasch, A. Scheiber, Dipl.-Ing. L. Winder, Dipl.-Ing. C. Zitz, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH, Graz; Dr. R. Potenza, Dr. G. Prentice, Castrol, Pangbourne Technology Centre, Reading:
Coffee Break
HYDROGEN ENGINES 1
Dr. Y. Chi, Dr. B. Shin, Hyundai Motor Company, Namyang; Dipl.-Ing. R. Pelzetter, Dr.-Ing. M. Tichy, Dipl.-Ing. M. Peppler, Dipl.-Ing. S. Hoffmann, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Rüsselsheim; Dipl.-Ing. V. Morel, Aramco Overseas Company, Rueil-Malmaison; Dr.-Ing. C. Schück, Dr.-Ing. P. Jochmann, Dr.-Ing. E. Schünemann, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
D. Takahashi, N. Matsubara, A. Yamashita, K. Nakata, Toyota Motor Corporation, Shizuoka / Aichi:
J. Wärnberg PhD, O. Garnemark MSc, A. Safari PhD, R. Ehleskog PhD, H. Krishnamoorthy MSc, Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Gothenburg / Bangalore:
Friday, 28. April 2023 Zeremoniensaal
HYDROGEN COMBUSTION PROCESS
Dr. X. Seykens, Dr. E. Doosje, Dr. C. Bekdemir, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) P. van Gompel, TNO, Helmond:
D. Mumford, S. Baker, S. Ptucha, Dr. S. Munshi, R. McDonald, Westport Fuel Systems Inc., Vancouver; A. Palmkvist, E. Olofsson, Scania Powertrain Predevelopment, Södertälje:
Dr. T. Uhlmann, Dr. S. Schaub, Dr. L. Virnich, Dr. A. Dhongde, V. Müller, D. van der Put, FEV, Aachen; R. Ballard, J. Kavanagh, T. Beamish, J. C. Bamford Excavators Ltd., Rocester:
Coffee Break
NEW ENGINE CONCEPTS / EMISSION REDUCTION
E. Nakai MSc, T. Goto MSc, T. Yamamoto BSc, M. Kataoka MSc, K. Ezumi BSc, Dr. D. Shimo, M. Hitomi MSc, Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima:
J. Li, Dr. Y. Liu, L. Han, X. Li, C. Zhao, CHINA FAW Group Co. Ltd., Changchun; Dr.-lng. M. Hunger, Dr.-Ing. M. Kleinen, Dipl.-Ing. M. Riess, Dipl.-Ing. M. Sens, IAV GmbH, Berlin:
Ing. P. Traversa, Dr. M. Elicker, Ing. N. Morelli, Dipl.-Ing. S. Hardes, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach:
R. Brück, K. Konieczny, L. Pace, Emitec Technologies GmbH, Lohmar:
Lunch Break
HYDROGEN ENGINES 2
Ing. R. Golisano, Ing. S. Scalabrini, Ing. N. Sacco, Dr.-Ing. R. Rossi, PUNCH Hydrocells Srl, Torino; Ing. L. Buzzi, Dr.-Ing. P. Cerracchio, Dr. M. Ferrera, Ing. E. Manta, Ing. F. Numidi, Dr.-Ing. F. Pesce, Dr.-Ing. G. Stirpe, Dr.-Ing. A. Vassallo, Ing. A. Zingariello, PUNCH Torino SpA, Torino:
Dr. techn. P. Grabner, Dipl.-Ing. P. Christoforetti, Dipl.-Ing. K. Gschiel, Dipl.-Ing. S. Roiser, Univ.-Prof. Dr. techn. H. Eichlseder, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology:
Dr.-Ing. J. Beduneau, L. Doradoux MSc, G. Meissonnier MSc, M. Da Graca MSc, Y. Rimlinger MSc, BorgWarner, France; Dr.-Ing. G. Dober, Dr. techn. W. F. Piock, BorgWarner, Luxembourg:
Coffee Break
Thursday, 27. April 2023 Galerie
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Opening Session
Coffee Break
HYDROGEN STORAGE
K. Klepatz MSc, J.-C. Jeske MSc, M. Behn BSc, Prof. Dr.-Ing. H. Rottengruber, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg:
J. Hergott, Forvia, Bavans; Dr. G. Petitpas, Air Liquide, Les Loges en Josas:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. T. Stepan, Dipl.-Ing. T. Breiteneder, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Dr. J. Winklhofer, SAG Innovation GmbH, Lend:
Lunch Break
POWERTRAIN ELECRTRIFICATION – COMPONENTS
A. Mayer, M. S. Cohen, BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills / Kokomo:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. M. Hofer, Dipl.-Ing. R. Beyerle, Prof. Dr. M. Schrödl, Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives, Vienna University of Technology:
D. Velmurugan PhD, C. Wang-Hansen PhD, F. Strömstedt MSc, Aurobay, Gothenburg:
Dipl.-Ing. K. Kamichi, Dipl.-Ing. T. Miyamoto, Dipl.-Ing. M. Ishimoto, Dipl.-Ing. N. Tsukamoto, Dipl.-Ing. N. Takebayashi, Dipl.-Ing. N. Ogawa, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi:
Coffee Break
FUEL CELL PROPULSION 1
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. E. Wahlmüller, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) W. Rumpl MSc, Dipl.-Ing. M. Friedl, S. J. Jones PhD MSc, Plastic Omnium New Energies Wels GmbH, Wels; Prof. Dr. R. Wörner, S. Hegde MEng, Y. Wiese BEng, Prof. Dr.-Ing W. T. Czarnetzki, Institute for Sustainable Energy Technology and Mobility (INEM), Esslingen University; B. Beutel BEng, R. Ritter, EFA-S GmbH, Zell unter Aichelberg:
Prof. Dr. rer.nat. C. Mohrdieck, cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim Teck/Nabern:
Dr. R. Döbereiner, Dipl.-Ing. J. Linderl, Dipl.-Ing. J. Pell, Dr. C. Rehrl, Dipl.-Ing. G. Schagerl, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) R. Steinek, K. Weingrill BEng, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Friday, 28. April 2023 Galerie
ALTERNATIVE COMBUSTION PROCESSES
Dipl.-Ing. L. Kniestedt, M. Cech MSc, Dr.-Ing. K. Mahler, Dr.-Ing. C. Reiser, WTZ Roßlau gGmbH, Dessau-Roßlau; Prof. Dr. H. Rottengruber, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg:
Dr. J. E. Dec, Dr. D. Lopez Pintor, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore; Dr. R. Vijayagopal, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont:
L. M. Grundl MSc, P. K. Sundaram MSc, Dr.-Ing. G. A. Pang, Prof. Dr.-Ing. C. T. Trapp, Institute of Vehicle Powertrains, Bundeswehr University, Munich; F. Loffredo MSc, Institute for Combustion Technology, RWTH Aachen University:
Coffee Break
ELECTRIC DRIVES
Dipl.-Ing. ENSAM P. Armiroli, Valeo Powertrain Electrical System, Creteil:
A. Whitehead, Dr. C. Hilton, Protean Electric Ltd, Farnham:
D. Büchl, Dr. A. Pfeffer, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Vienna; Dr. B. Kolar, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG, St. Valentin; Dipl.-Ing. B. Plenar, Dr. A. Zeiler, Magna Powertrain GmbH & Co KG, Traiskirchen:
Dr.-Ing. G. Rösel, N. Daun, A. Giedymin, D. Stojkovic, M. Töns, Vitesco Technologies, Regensburg:
Lunch Break
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING / CONNECTIVITY
Dipl.-Ing. H. Dismon, Dipl.-Ing. K. Kappen, Rheinmetall Technology Center GmbH, Düsseldorf / MIRA GmbH Düsseldorf:
Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. M. Kollmeier, HOLON GmbH, Paderborn:
Mag. Ing. mech. T. Mihalj, Assoc. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. A. Eichberger, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz University of Technology; S. Gopi MTech, P. Nitsche PhD MSc, Dr. techn. H.-M. Koegeler, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Coffee Break
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Closing Session
Virtueller Saal
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING / CONNECTIVITY
T. Thorstensen MSc, EFS Unternehmensberatung GesmbH, Vienna; Dr. K. Ni, HoloMatic Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing:
H. Li MSc, F. De Cristofaro MSc, F. Orucevic BSc, Z. Gu BSc, Assoc. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. A. Eichberger, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz University of Technology:
T. Kanuric BSc, H. Li MSc, Assoc. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. A. Eichberger, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz University of Technology; Dr. techn. Dipl.-Ing. D. Nalic, MQS Automotive GmbH & Co KG, Heilbronn; P. Pannagger MSc, Mercedes-Benz Group AG:
S. Xiang, A. Hebling, Vitesco Technologies GmbH, Regensburg:
SOFTWARE
Prof. Dr.-Ing. S. Pischinger, P. Schutzeich MSc, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (tme), RWTH Aachen University; Dr.-Ing. D. Hemkemeyer, FEV, Aachen:
Prof. Dr. F. Kauf, Dr. H. Skirde, D. J. Großmann MSc, D. Thoma MSc, PwC Germany, Munich / Düsseldorf:
INNOVATIVE POWERTRAIN SOLUTIONS
Mag. M. Naderer, M. Hartong, Dr.-Ing. R. Al Kinani, Dr. P. Ojaghloo, dynamic E flow GmbH, Valley:
Dr. T. Tahtouh, Institut Carnot IFPEN Transports Energie, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France; Dipl.-Ing. M. Brignone, Marelli Europe, Italy; Dipl.-Ing. J. Gareth, Johnson Matthey, UK; Dipl.-Ing. N. Demeilliers, In Extenso Innovation Croissance, France; Dipl.-Ing. G. Lucignano, Stellantis, Italy; Prof. F. Millo, Assoc. Prof. L. Rolando, Dipl.-Ing. G. Castellano, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; Dipl.-Ing. F. Bocchieri, FEV, Italy; Dipl.-Ing. J. Sierra Castellanos, Garrett Motion, France:
INNOVATIVE COMPONENTS
Dr. B. Brunnsteiner, Dr. W. Prochazka, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Dr. A. H. Taylor PhD, BMTS Technology US Corp, Plymouth; P. Naik, S. Nibler, Dr. N. S. Al-Hasan, BMTS Technology GmbH, Stuttgart:
C. Cardon MSc, M. Ralph, S. Crossley MEng, A. Potter BEng (Hons), C. Hudson BEng (Hons), Dipl.-Ing. (FH) B. Gruber, S. Bhari MSc, BorgWarner, UK; P. Marois MSc, BorgWarner, Luxembourg:
Dr. P. David, Dipl.-Ing. H. Nanjundaswamy, Dipl.-Ing. E. Bourniche, BorgWarner Inc., Luxembourg / Auburn Hills:
Dipl.-Ing. B. Gomot, Dr. techn. W. F. Piock, BorgWarner, Luxembourg; W. Lemmermann BSc, R. Krenus BSc, M. Passos BSc, BorgWarner, Brasil; G. J. Scott BSc MBA, BorgWarner, USA:
Dipl.-Ing. F. C. de Rizzo, A. Ferrarese MSc, Tupy S.A., Joinville; Dr. R. Marquard, Tupy Europe, Arnhem:
FUELS AND ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
Dr. M. Frauscher, Dr. A. Ristic, A. Agocs BSc, AC2T research GmbH, Wiener Neustadt; Dr. L. Nenning, Graz University of Technology; Dipl.-Ing. M. Miedler, Dipl.-Ing. T. Uitz, OMV Downstream GmbH, Vienna:
Dipl.-Betriebsw. (FH) E. Christ, MOSOLF Transport Solutions GmbH, Kirchheim unter Teck; Dr.-Ing. M. Müller, Dipl.-Ing. J. Schenk, MAGILITY GmbH, Kirchheim unter Teck:
R. Hassoun MSc Ing., Dipl.-tech.-Kfm. R. Stanek, P3 Group, Stuttgart:
Programme as PDF
The entire program of the Vienna Motor Symposium (technical and social programme) can be found below as a PDF for download.