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

Program | 4th – 6th March

DAY 1 | 4th March

19:00-22:00: Warm-Up by Accenture

DAY 2 | 5th March

9:15 – 17:15: Congress Day 1

18:00 – 21:30: Evening Get-Together

DAY 3 | 6th March

8:00 – 12:30: Congress Day 2

FULL AGENDA

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

PARTNERS 2025

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

5th March

Start: 18:00