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Events

The global SDV calendar. Each event links to our summary page; dates marked (tbc) are pending confirmation from the organizer. Know one we're missing?Tell us.

EventDatesLocationFocus
IAA Transportation 2026September 15-20, 2026Hanover, GermanyCommercial-vehicle software, centralized compute, fleet connectivity
The AutonomousSeptember 23-24, 2026Vienna, AustriaSafe autonomous mobility, SDV architectures
Automotive Grade Linux All Member Meeting EuropeSeptember 30 - October 1, 2026Berlin, GermanyAutomotive Linux, IVI and cockpit software
Auto-ISAC Annual Automotive Cybersecurity SummitOctober 6-9, 2026Novi, Michigan, USAVehicle cybersecurity, threat intelligence
Open Source Summit EuropeOctober 7-9, 2026Prague, CzechiaEmbedded Linux, open-source automotive stacks
ELIV — Electronics In Vehicles (VDI Congress)October 14-15, 2026Baden-Baden, GermanyAutomotive electronics, E/E architecture
World Intelligent Connected Vehicles ConferenceOctober 21-23, 2026Beijing, ChinaIntelligent connected vehicles, Chinese regulation and standards
Intelligent Vehicle ExpoOctober 27-29, 2026Novi, Michigan, USAADAS, autonomy and vehicle software supply chain
COVESA All Member MeetingOctober 28-29, 2026Novi, Michigan, USAVehicle data standards, VSS, VISS
escar Europe — Embedded Security in CarsNovember 17-18, 2026Bonn, GermanyAutomotive cybersecurity, secure development
Automotive Computing ConferenceNovember 18-19, 2026Munich, GermanyCentralized compute, vehicle OS, E/E architecture
SDV EXPO Nagoya (AUTOMOTIVE WORLD NAGOYA)November 25-27, 2026Tokoname, Aichi, JapanIn-vehicle software development, tooling
Auto Guangzhou 2026November 27 - December 6, 2026Guangzhou, ChinaChinese OEM platforms and smart-vehicle tech
CES 2027January 6-9, 2027Las Vegas, USAAutomotive compute, cockpit and platform launches
SDV EXPO Tokyo (AUTOMOTIVE WORLD)February 17-19, 2027Tokyo, JapanIn-vehicle software development, tooling, cybersecurity
Automotive Ethernet CongressFebruary 23-25, 2027Garching bei München, GermanyIn-vehicle networking, zonal architecture
embedded worldMarch 16-18, 2027Nuremberg, GermanyEmbedded systems, automotive electronics and safety
Auto Shanghai 2027April 2027 (tbc)Shanghai, ChinaChinese and global OEM technology platforms
VECS — Vehicle Electronics & Connected ServicesMay 25-26, 2027Gothenburg, SwedenVehicle electronics, software and connected services
escar USA — Embedded Security in CarsJune 8-10, 2027Novi, Michigan, USAAutomotive cybersecurity
AUTOSAR Open ConferenceJune 8-9, 2027Munich, GermanyAUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, standardized software architecture
AutoTech Detroit 2027June 22-23, 2027Novi, Michigan, USANorth American auto-tech and software supply chain
IAA Mobility 2027September 7-12, 2027Munich, GermanyEuropean OEM platform and SDV announcements