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, Porsche Consulting GmbH, Bietigheim-Bissingen:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. M. Rexeis, Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. S. Hausberger, Dipl.-Ing. M. Opetnik BSc, Dipl.-Ing. S. Present BSc, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology; Dipl.-Ing. G. Silberholz, Forschungsgesellschaft für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Thermodynamik mbH, Graz; Dipl.-Ing. M. Schwingshackl, footprint-consult e.U., Weyer:
Dr. U. Kramer, Ford-Werke GmbH, Cologne; Dr. 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, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart / Sindelfingen:
T. Hirai MEng, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, Aichi:
Dr. R. Meyer, G. Fröhlich, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt; C. Hauck, O. Bitsche, Porsche AG, Weissach:
Dipl.-Ing. L. Hentschel, Dipl.-Ing. A. Krick, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg / 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 for 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, Sweden / Finland:
Dipl.-Ing. T. Herdan, HIF EMEA GmbH, Berlin:
P. O. Calendini, Aramco Fuel Research Center, France:
Coffee Break
NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES 2
J. Forgie, R. Gerson, Cummins Inc., Milton Keynes / Talent:
Dr. M. Stapelbroek, M. Rudolph, Dr. A. Averberg, T. Klerks, R. Beykirch, C. Marten, S. Gul, H. Löbberding, Dr. S. Payandeh, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; F. Pampel, A. Sauer, TME, 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, Dipl.-Ing. M. Clauß, Dr.-Ing. C. Danzer, Dr.-Ing. A. Fandakov, Dr.-Ing. A. Joos, Dr. M. Kalogirou, Dr. C. Kruschel, Dipl.-Ing. S. Meyer, Dipl.-Ing. M. Kratzsch, IAV GmbH, Berlin:
Lunch Break
FUEL CELL PROPULSION 2
N. Joos, R. Wang, J. Kang, Cummins Inc., Mississauga / Columbus:
Dr. M. Wick, J. Klütsch, RWTH Aachen University; Dr. M. Walters, Dr. M. Zubel, Dr. M. Jesser, J. Ogrzewalla, Dr. A. Schloßhauer, Dr. D. Lückmann, Dr. T. Uhlmann, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; D. van der Put, Dr. M. Thewes, FEV Group GmbH, Aachen; A. Koch, C. Speuser, T. Lüdiger, FEV Consulting GmbH, Aachen:
Dipl.-Ing. C. Rathberger, J. Bodory MSc, Dipl.-Ing. J. Schaeffler, 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 AG, Stuttgart:
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
N. Waxmann MSc, P3 Group GmbH, Stuttgart:
Dr.-Ing. D. Liebig, Dr. M. Gao, Dr. J. Brombach, Dr.-Ing. A. Kolbeck, Dr. G. Liu, Dr. V. Null, K. Rieger, C. Stefels, Dr.-Ing. W. Warnecke, K. Weinreich, Dr.-Ing. K. Wilbrand, Shell:
Dr. T. L. Reichmann, Glock Technology GmbH, Ferlach:
Lunch Break
NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES 1
G. Paolini, PLASTIC OMNIUM, Compiègne; Dr. A. Teyssot, VERKOR, Grenoble:
S. Schade, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart:
Dr. T. Leichner, D. Möhring, Dr. P. Kritzer, Dr. S. Neuberger, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim:
Dr. B. Lechner, Dr. A. Golubkov, Dipl.-Ing. L. Winder, Dipl.-Ing. F. Benezeder, 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 / Toyota:
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. L. J. Seykens, Dr. E. Doosje, Dr. C. Bekdemir, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) P. H. C. van Gompel, TNO, Helmond:
D. Mumford, S. Baker, S. Ptucha, Dr. S. Munshi, Westport Fuel Systems Canada Inc., Vancouver:
Dr. T. Uhlmann, Dr. S. Schaub, Dr. L. Virnich, Dr. A. Dhongde, V. Müller, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; D. van der Put, FEV Group GmbH, 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, Dipl.-Ing. M. Riess, Dipl.-Ing. M. Sens, Dr.-Ing. M. Kleinen, IAV GmbH, Berlin:
P. Traversa, Dr. M. Elicker, N. Morelli, S. Hardes, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach:
R. Brück, 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, Ing. P. Cerracchio, Ing. M. Ferrera, Ing. F. Numidi, Dr.-Ing. F. Pesce, 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. L. 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 Faurecia, Bavans; G. Petitpas PhD, Air Liquide Advanced Technology, Sassenage:
Dr. T. Stepan, Dr. J. Winklhofer, Dipl.-Ing. T. Breiteneder, SAG - Salzburger Aluminium Gruppe, Lend:
Lunch Break
POWERTRAIN ELECRTRIFICATION – COMPONENTS
A. Mayer, M. S. Cohen, BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. M. Hofer, Dipl.-Ing. R. Beyerle, Prof. Dr. M. Schrödl, Institute Energy Systems and Electrical Drives, Vienna University of Technology:
D. Velmurugan PhD, C. Wang-Hansen PhD, F. Strömstedt MSc, Aurobay, Gothenburg:
K. Kamichi MEng, T. Miyamoto MEng, M. Ishimoto MEng, N. Tsukamoto MEng, N. Takebayashi MEng, N. Ogawa MEng, 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. 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. C. Mohrdieck, cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern:
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. R. Döbereiner, Dipl.-Ing. J. Linderl, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) R. Steinek, AVL List GmbH, Graz / Steyr:
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:
J. E. Dec, D. Lopez Pintor, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore; R. Vijayagopal, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont:
P. K. Sundaram MSc, L. M. Grundl MSc, Dr.-Ing. G. A. Pang, Prof. Dr.- Ing. C. T. Trapp, Universität der Bundeswehr München; F. Loffredo MSc, Institute for Combustion Technology, RWTH Aachen University:
Coffee Break
ELECTRIC DRIVES
Eng (ENSAM) P. Armiroli, Valeo Powertrain Electrified Mobility, Creteil:
A. Whitehead, Dr. C. Hilton, Protean Electric Ltd, Farnham:
Dipl.-Ing. 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, M. Toens, D. Stojkovic, C. Heukenroth, Vitesco Technologies, Regensburg / Berlin:
Lunch Break
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING / CONNECTIVITY
Dipl.-Ing. H. Dismon, Dipl.-Ing. K. Kappen, Rheinmetall Technology Center GmbH, Düsseldorf:
Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. M. Kollmeier, HOLON GmbH (a BENTELER Company), 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; K. Ni PhD, HoloMatic Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing:
H. Li MSc, F. De Cristofaro MSc, F. Orucevic BSc, Z. Gu BSc, 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; D. Nalic PhD, MQS Automotive GmbH & Co KG, Heilbronn; P. Pannagger MSc, Mercedes-Benz Group AG:
S. Xiang, A. Hebling, Vitesco Technologies GmbH, Regensburg:
SOFTWARE
Dr. D. Hemkemeyer, FEV Europe GmbH, Aachen; P. Schutzeich MSc, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (tme), RWTH Aachen University:
Prof. Dr. F. Kauf, Dr. H. Skirde, D. Großmann, PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH, Munich / Düsseldorf:
INNOVATIVE POWERTRAIN SOLUTIONS
T. Tahtouh PhD, IFP Energies Nouvelles; M. Brignone, Marelli Europe; J. Gareth, Johnson Matthey; N. Demeilliers, In Extenso Innovation Croissance; G. Lucignano, Stellantis; Prof. F. Millo, Assoc. Prof. L. Rolando, G. Castellano, Politecnico di Torino; F. Bocchieri, FEV Group GmbH; J. Sierra Castellanos MSc, Garrett Motion:
Dipl.-Ing. M. Hackmann, Dipl.-Ing. J. Schenk, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart:
INNOVATIVE COMPONENTS
Dr. B. Brunnsteiner, Dr. W. Prochazka, AVL List GmbH, Graz:
Dr. A. H. Taylor, BMTS Technology US Corp, Plymouth; P. Naik, S. Nibler, D. Schulze, Dr. I. Sandor, BMTS Technology GmbH, Stuttgart:
C. Cardon MSc, A. Potter BEng (Hons), C. Hudson BEng (Hons), S. Bhari MSc, S. Crossley MEng, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) B. Gruber, BorgWarner, UK; P. Marois MSc, BorgWarner, Luxembourg:
Dr. P. David, BorgWarner, Luxembourg; H. Nanjundaswamy, BorgWarner Inc., USA:
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:
M. Naderer, Dynamic E Flow GmbH, Valley:
F. Cestari 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, AC2T research GmbH, Wiener Neustadt; Dr. L. Nenning, Graz University of Technology; Dipl.-Ing. M. Miedler, Dr. 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.-Kfm. techn. R. Stanek, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart; L. Hoffmann MSc Ing., P3 Korea, Seoul:
Programme as PDF
The entire program of the Vienna Motor Symposium (technical and social programme) can be found below as a PDF for download.