2nd European Automotive E/E Systems Summit 2026

The 2nd European Automotive E/E Systems Summit 2026 takes place on May 21–22, 2026 at Le Méridien Stuttgart in Germany, in a hybrid format that combines in-person and live-broadcast participation. Centered on the theme "E/E Architecture Innovation in the Age of AI and SDV", the summit convenes leading OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, technology companies, and academic experts focused on the software-defined vehicle.

Attendees explore how next‑generation electrical/electronic architectures are shaping intelligent vehicles and how AI is transforming computing, communication, power distribution, and hardware‑software integration.

The summit is tailored to advanced-level professionals across the automotive and mobility ecosystem. Automotive OEM executives attend to refine E/E architecture roadmaps and strategies for SDV and AI integration. Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers join to align hardware-software platforms with evolving centralized and zonal architectures. AI and software engineers benefit from discussions on sensor fusion, centralized computing, and hybrid AI at the edge.

Chip manufacturers and network architects engage on high-speed in-vehicle networks, gigabit Ethernet, and security for cockpit and display pipelines. The event also attracts autonomous driving innovators, mobility solution providers, and technology strategists from companies such as Volvo TTI, AUMOVIO, Volkswagen, Ford Otosan, BMW, Stellantis, HARMAN, Socionext, Bosch, FORVIA, IBM and others listed by the organiser.

The summit programme is built around the transition from traditional distributed vehicle architectures to centralized and zonal E/E systems. Sessions examine how AI-driven perception and decision-making push designs toward powerful compute platforms and service-oriented architectures. Topic highlights include SDV market outlook and ecosystem evolution, AI-native E/E architectures, and the path from domain-based systems to centralized, scalable vehicle platforms. Dedicated talks address PCIe-based centralized compute, IO aggregation for power and performance optimization, and multi-gig service-oriented vehicle networks.

The agenda also covers security issues such as resilient GDC architectures for next-generation cockpits and the challenges of hybrid AI at the edge.

For companies navigating the software-defined vehicle era, the summit provides a focused environment to understand how AI reshapes architecture decisions. OEMs and suppliers face pressure to integrate flexible software stacks with robust hardware while managing safety, cost, and lifecycle maintenance. The event highlights how large AI models influence the move to centralized and zonal architectures and accelerate service-oriented design.

Case-driven sessions and panel discussions emphasize practical implications for autonomous driving capabilities, over-the-air services, and secure networking across vehicle domains.

Participation is available through in-person registration at Le Méridien Stuttgart and through live broadcasting registration. For in-person delegates, the fee includes access to the two-day conference, conference materials, luncheons, and refreshments, while accommodation and travel remain separate arrangements. Live-broadcast attendees receive access to real-time streaming of sessions and conference materials, with full-event video recording also included. The organiser, ECV International, invites delegate, sponsor, speaking, and media partnership applications via online forms.

Prospective participants are encouraged to check the official website and linked registration page for current ticket details, fees, and any refund or visa-related guidance before confirming plans.