CAR IT SYMPOSIUM
The CAR Center Automotive Research offers a recognised platform for communication and research on mobility and innovation.
With the annual CAR IT Symposium, we promote an open exchange between the various players in the industry about trends and developments in order to drive optimisations and achieve efficiency improvements in the field of future mobility.
Inspiring Follow-up Event at Accenture
Accenture Gaimersheim, just a five-kilometer drive from Ingolstadt, is opening its doors to provide a wide range of demos of innovative solutions and technologies shaping the future of the automotive industry.
A Glimpse of What Awaits You at Accenture:
In addition to several demo stations on SDV, manufacturing, and more, you’ll experience the cutting-edge PAVE360 digital twin solution. This technology seamlessly integrates hardware and software co-design, enabling multiple teams to collaborate effortlessly and push the boundaries of what’s possible in software-defined vehicles. Food and drinks will be provided.
Ole Harms
CEO,
VAIVA
Kelly-Anne Cliff
Product Lead,
VAIVA
Dr. Ulrich Herfeld
Head of automotive software development,
AUDI AG
Maria Uvarova
SVP Software Product Management,
Stellantis
Dr. Ulrich Herfeld
Head of automotive software development,
AUDI AG
Maria Uvarova
SVP Software Product Management,
Stellantis
Andreas Mink
Head of Product Engineering Propulsion Software & Energy Efficiency,
Daimler Truck AG
Dr. Christof Horn
Head of Industry X Automotive Europe,
Accenture
Geoffrey Wood
Global Head of Business Development,
Amazon Smart Vehicles
Giuseppe Serio
VP Market Development,
Upstream
Geoffrey Wood
Global Head of Business Development,
Amazon Smart Vehicles
Giuseppe Serio
VP Market Development,
Upstream
Topics 2025

FROM TECH-TRENDS TO SOLUTIONS
- GenAI
- Automotive Cybersecurity

FROM CONCEPTS TO APPLICATIONS
- Coding
- Testing
- Simulation
- Tooling
For our 2025 congress we are expecting more than:
250
Participants
30
Partners
35
Speakers
COOPERATION WITH VAIVA
“VAIVA, will co-host the CAR IT Symposium 2025!
We are so much looking forward to supporting the great team at CAR Center Automotive in creating another outstanding event, this time in Ingolstadt, Bavaria.
Together we will create a unique program and experience consisting of inspiring keynotes and speeches, diverse panels and a lot of interaction with very different actors.
This will not be just another conference. Expect the unexpected!”
Ole Harms
CEO, VAIVA

Evening Event
at the MARITIM HOTEL
Enjoy the renowned networking event with music, drinks, and food for the participants of our CAR IT Symposium. We create an inviting atmosphere and welcome leaders from the industry. In today’s competitive environment, the link between branding and technology topics is a key element of success.
Schloßlände 24,
85049 Ingolstadt