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Symposium on autonomous and connected driving in Bavaria
7. October 2025
09:00 - 16:30
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Experience the future of highly automated driving at the Congress: Autonomous and Connected Driving in Bavaria organized by Bayern Innovativ. This event offers a unique platform for experts and interested parties to discuss and experience the latest developments and technologies in the field of highly automated driving. Look forward to exciting presentations, live demonstrations and take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with experts from the industry.
Key learnings Autonomous & connected driving in Bavaria
1. increase social acceptance:
Trust and acceptance among the population are crucial for the success of autonomous and connected driving. Transparent communication, safety and tangible benefits promote broad acceptance in society.
2. a strong ecosystem of industry and science is crucial:
Progress can only be made through close cooperation between research institutions, technology companies, vehicle manufacturers and start-ups - together, innovation is accelerated and knowledge is pooled.
3. the road is the best laboratory:
Real traffic environments offer the most valuable insights. Only through practical tests in public spaces can systems be robustly developed, validated and safely integrated into everyday life.
4. success through cooperation with strong and many players:
Autonomous driving requires the cooperation of numerous partners - from infrastructure operators and software developers to local authorities and legislators. Only a network can create a functioning overall system.
5. scalability as a guiding principle:
technologies and solutions must be designed for broad application from the outset - from test regions to widespread use. Scalability is the key to economic and social effectiveness.
Over the years, the forum has developed into an important platform in the wiring systems sector and offers practical information on current trends as well as numerous opportunities for new collaborations. Experts from the automotive manufacturing and supplier industry will report on technical innovations and future trends in wiring systems.
You can expect:
- Presentations and insights into current technical developments and pioneering trends
- An exciting trade exhibition with additional impulses for future cooperation
- Access to a top-class network of experts from the automotive manufacturer and supplier industry along the entire value chain.
Benefit from our additional offers:
Apply for the trade exhibition and present your innovations, products and services!
Become a sponsor of the event and increase the visibility of your company. You will also receive a place in our top-class lecture program to present your expertise and innovations to the wiring systems community.
We look forward to once again welcoming around 300 participants from the wiring systems community.
This thematic block deals with the use of AI in the decision-making process of autonomous vehicles. Sensors provide the necessary data about the vehicle environment, while AI algorithms analyze this information in real time and use it to derive safe driving decisions. Current developments, challenges and innovative approaches to improving the perception and responsiveness of autonomous systems will be discussed.
Lennart Bamberg,
In many embedded applications, AI systems face the trade-off between performance and resource consumption. This presentation highlights methods for resource-efficient AI inference. Using the eIQ Neutron NPU and other industry examples, concepts from architecture, hardware-software co-design and system integration will be presented in a practical way.
Innoviz Technologies,
Torsten Schön,
The use of large language models (LLMs) in autonomous driving is being intensively researched, as their comprehensive knowledge of the world offers great opportunities. At the same time, new standards and regulations define far-reaching requirements for the safety of AI systems in road vehicles. The presentation highlights the resulting challenges for the automotive industry in the safe and standard-compliant development and use of LLMs in practice.
V2X communication is a central building block for the road safety of the future. It enables the exchange of information between vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians and other road users. The thematic block highlights technological advances, application examples and regulatory framework conditions that are necessary for widespread introduction.
MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH,
This presentation examines the intersection of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, highlighting the transformative impact of connectivity on autonomous driving. The benefits of this symbiotic relationship are explored, emphasizing improved safety, enhanced traffic efficiency, and rapid response to dynamic road conditions. Key ADAS functions are scrutinized in the context of real-time data exchange, situational awareness, and predictive analytics enabled by V2X connectivity. Real-world case studies demonstrate the successful applications of V2X in ADAS, highlighting tangible benefits to safety and operational efficiency. The presentation concludes with a forward-looking perspective, envisioning the future potential of ADAS with V2X.
Nokia,
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Modern vehicles with automated driving functions (SAE Level 2-4) are highly dependent on precise, continuously available and trustworthy position, navigation and time (PNT) information. This dependency ranges from lane mapping, speed limit detection and HD map referencing to time stamping in sensor fusion and GNSS-based synchronization of the cellular infrastructure that enables V2X communication and OTA services. PNT is therefore a critical, yet often overlooked, cornerstone of automated mobility - both in the vehicle and in the infrastructure.
This dependency is under increasing pressure: the ICAO and NATO are warning of the growing number of targeted GNSS jamming and spoofing incidents, including in Europe, with potentially serious consequences for navigation and communication systems. Commercial correction services (RTK, PPP) cannot meet the necessary security requirements as they lack guaranteed integrity, real-time warning mechanisms and liability.
European LEO-PNT constellations, such as those currently being developed under ESA leadership, open up new perspectives here: Multi-orbit redundancy, higher signal density and lower latencies create a technical basis for resilient services. However, this alone is not enough for use in safety-critical applications such as automated driving. What is needed is a dedicated, systemically separate safety segment with end-to-end monitoring, alerting, integrity management and user-centric interfaces.
The presentation highlights the challenges, opportunities and the concrete development of such a safety segment as an indispensable basis for safe and trustworthy PNT services in automated road traffic.
Deutsches Luft- und Raumfahrtzentrum,
As part of the transformation of urban mobility, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is developing innovative, automated and modular vehicle concepts. Two central projects are the U-Shift and the UMV (Urban Modular Vehicle). Both concepts aim to enable new forms of sustainable, flexible and efficient mobility solutions. The U-Shift consistently separates the drive unit (driveboard) from the payload capsule (pod) and thus enables versatile use - from goods transport to passenger shuttles - with maximum utilization of the drive unit. The UMV pursues a modular approach within an urban vehicle frame in order to meet different requirements in urban transportation, for example through interchangeable superstructures and scalable degrees of automation. Both concepts demonstrate the potential of technical modularity and automation for the networked, sustainable mobility of tomorrow.
ZF,
ZF,
Autonomous public transport is seen as the key to sustainable, safe and efficient mobility in the future. But getting there is complex: the legal framework, technological maturity and practical testing must all work together. The presentation will shed light on how regulatory requirements - such as the AFGBV - have been implemented with innovative system solutions in initial public trials. Specific projects such as the RABus real-world laboratory will be used to show how development, partnership-based implementation and integration into the ecosystem are interlinked. The article offers a practical insight - between vision and reality.
As part of the joint project "ATLAS-L4 - Automated transport between logistics centers on expressways at level 4" (see [L4]) funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, an automated truck with level 4 concepts is being developed against the background of the law on autonomous driving that came into force in 2021 and the downstream ordinance on the approval and operation of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions in defined operating areas (AFGBV) issued in 2022.
A holistic approach is chosen: A safety and approval argumentation is developed, functional requirements are derived and a safety and security assessment is carried out. Vehicle design and functional development are also carried out, as is the development of test and validation methods for Level 4 vehicles. The implementation of a control center with technical supervision enables operation on public roads with a test permit in accordance with AFGBV. The target ODD is the highway as part of the so-called hub-to-hub use case for freight transport with trucks. Due to the prototypical conceptual implementation, a safety driver is always in the vehicle during the project phase.
The joint project brings together 12 partners from industry, science, software development and infrastructure operators to develop innovative cross-functional methods and subsystems. Among other things, the partners are developing the redundant steering, brake and on-board network components, a teleoperation system and a dynamic route release system to define the operating range.
Participation fee:
| Category | Price (gross)* Price (net) |
| Early Bird**Economy / Research Organization | 523,60 €* 440,00 € |
| Economy / Research Organization | 654,50 €* 550,00 € |
| Early Bird**University / public authority | 261,80 €* 220,00 € |
| University / public authority / start-up | 327,25 €* 275,00 € |
| Early Bird**Students | 94,40 €* 80,00 € |
| Students | 119,00 €* 100,00 € |
Parallel to the event, we offer you the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor in the accompanying trade exhibition.
The exhibition offers you an ideal platform to present your technologies, products and services in an innovation-oriented environment.
This price includes the following services:
- Basic infrastructure for your stand (area 6m² (3x2m), power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
- Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
- 2 exhibitor passes (incl. participation in the cooperation forum, catering). The full participation fee will be charged for each additional exhibitor pass.
Exhibition fee:
| Category | Price (gross)* Price (net) |
| Early Bird**Exhibitors from the business/research organization sector | 1.904,00 €* 1.600,00 € |
| Exhibitors from the business/research organization sector | 2.380,00 €* 2.000,00 € |
| Early Bird**Exhibitors from the university/authority sector | 1.332,80 €* 1.120,00 € |
| Exhibitors from the university/authority sector | 1.666,00 €* 1.400,00 € |
We offer various sponsorship opportunities as part of the event!
Your advantages:
- Benefit from the event's excellent reputation
- Almost 300 people from your target group are on site
- Take advantage of additional opportunities to present yourself to your specialist clientele in a targeted manner
Sponsorship package:
The SPONSOR receives a logo presence in connection with or at the 26th Cooperation Forum on Vehicle Drives 2025:
- Webpage
- The interim presentation by Bayern Innovativ GmbH during the lunch and coffee break
- Back wall / display board on the event stage
Amount: € 5.000,- plus 19 % VAT.
Add-on package:
The SPONSOR may exclusively display in the event location:
- Give aways such as notepads, pens, etc. (exclusive: lanyards)
Amount: € 1.000,- plus 19 % VAT, exclusive, first come, first serve
If you are interested, we will be happy to advise you personally.
Inspiring surroundings for innovative ideas
Our symposium "Autonomous and Connected Driving in Bavaria" takes place in one of the most modern and stylish event locations in Ingolstadt: The Audi Sportpark!
You can look forward to light-flooded rooms, an elegant, urban ambience and an atmosphere that promotes creativity and exchange in a special way. The central location with optimal connections makes it easy to get here - whether by public transport or by car. You can reach the Audi Sportpark from Ingolstadt main station in just 29 minutes. You can leave the train at Ingolstadt main station and take the INVG buses to the city center and from there to the Audi Sportpark.
Culinary delights
Your physical well-being is also taken care of: you can expect varied and high-quality catering with seasonal delicacies - freshly prepared, lovingly served and available throughout the day.
Let the inspiring location and first-class service convince you - we look forward to welcoming you!
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If you are arriving by car, there are plenty of parking spaces available on site.
At the beginning of October 2024, experts from the automotive industry gathered on the grounds of the ADAC Mobility Test Center in Penzing to experience and discuss technologies in practice as part of the practical conference on highly automated driving. Current developments and challenges were highlighted in exciting presentations and discussions.
We gained the following insights, among others:
- Focus on scalable use cases for Level 2+/Level 3: Currently, the focus is on scalable application options for Level 2+ and Level 3 driver assistance systems. However, implementation by manufacturers often lags behind the legal possibilities.
- Legal framework as a key factor: Standards such as UN-R 79 (lateral assistance), UN-R 157 (type approval for automated driving) and UN-R 171 (combined longitudinal and lateral guidance) have a significant influence on the development of assisted driving functions and are shaping progress in the industry.
- Weather conditions as a challenge for vehicle perception: Bad weather, especially fog, poses a major challenge for the sensor technology of autonomous vehicles, particularly for lidar systems. Precise quantification of weather effects is crucial for developing and testing robust systems.
- Dealing with edge cases and scalability: Dealing with edge cases and the scalability of systems remain key challenges for autonomous driving. Teleoperation is seen here as an important fallback level to enable safe scaling.
- Simulation of critical edge cases: Specific parameters such as reaction times, braking kinematics and evasive maneuvers are of great importance for realistic validation in the simulation.
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How can I register?
On each event page you will find a registration button directly under the event title. By clicking on the registration button, you will be redirected to our online store. There you will find an overview of the different price categories and will be guided step by step through the registration process.
What does participation cost and what do the different price categories mean?
Business/research organizations
Your company or you as a freelancer are active in the private sector or in non-university research.
University/authority
You are employed at a university, college or training academy or work for a state institution.
Start-up
Your company is young, innovative and no more than ten years old. It is in the start-up or early growth phase and is pursuing a scalable business model.
Students
You are enrolled at a university or college. Please send us a copy of your student ID by e-mail with your application.
How long can I still register or can I still register on site?
The registration deadline for all courses is usually one week before the course. In individual cases, it is still possible to register after the registration deadline. Please contact the event organization of the event. You will find the contact details on the respective event page under the Contact tab.
My data, the company name or the participant has subsequently changed. Is it possible to change the registration data?
It is possible to change your registration details for the event. Please send an e-mail with your change requests to the event organization of the event. You will find the contact details at the bottom of the respective event page.
Please note that if changes are made shortly before the event, it may not be possible to forward them in time for them to be printed correctly on the list of participants and on the name badge. If necessary, we will reprint your name badge on site at the event check-in.
How does payment work?
When you register, you will be asked for a payment method. You can choose between the following payment methods: Credit card, PayPal or purchase on account. Payment on site is not possible in cash or by credit card.
My company requires the imprint of an order number.
Please clarify whether you require an order number before submitting your registration and make a note of this on the registration form. Subsequent processing of your registration is possible, but will delay the invoicing process, which may result in longer waiting times.
The invoice should be issued to a different billing address.
You are welcome to enter a different invoice in the appropriate field when registering. It is also possible to send the invoice to a different address.
How can I register/apply to take part in the exhibition?
On the event page under the tab "Exhibition" you will find all information about your participation in the exhibition at our events. Here you will also find the application form as a download file. Please complete, sign and return this form by e-mail or fax to the event organization. You will find the contact details on the respective event page under the "Contact" tab.
What does application mean for exhibitors?
After the application deadline at the latest, a committee of scientific employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH will decide on admission to the exhibition. As soon as the exhibitors have been selected, you will receive further information at the e-mail address provided in the application form.
Do I have to register my employees who are in charge of the stand separately?
The fee for the exhibition includes two exhibitor passes including participation in the event and catering. Additional participants must be registered via the registration form in our online store in addition to the regular participation fees.
What is included in the stand fee?
On each event website, under the "Exhibition" tab, there is an overview of exactly which services are included in the fee for the exhibition. Scroll down to the section "Included in this price".
What is partnering?
Partnering brings together people from one or more industries. In bilateral meetings, usually lasting 20 minutes, they discuss potential business/research or technology collaborations. Partnering meetings usually take place as part of large events such as trade fairs/congresses or as individual events.
How does a partnering session work?
All participants register with a short company and cooperation profile, which is published on the event website. Participants invite other participants to meetings in advance and online. Once a meeting request has been confirmed, the date is matched and the location determined. A few days before the event, all participants receive a schedule showing who they will meet when and where. There is also an app to help with this.
What are the advantages of participating in a partnering event?
All participants can present their expertise/projects/technologies online before the event. The cooperation profiles are advertised extensively via the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and can still be found after the event. Participants can get in touch with each other before the event and know exactly who they will meet at the event. This makes partnering a very efficient and targeted way of finding new cooperation partnerships.
How can I register for the event?
Click on the "Register" button on the start page of the event website to start the registration process.
What kind of information do I need to fill out the registration form?
Part 1:
Contact details (person and company) - Provide some information about the organization you work for, its focus and areas of activity.
Part 2:
Cooperation profile - Very important to receive many and highly qualified interview requests. Fill out the cooperation profile correctly and provide information on e.g. technology/product/project, innovative aspects, the current state of development and the partnership or target countries you are looking for. The cooperation profile is your virtual business card - the higher the quality, the more participants you will select for bilateral meetings!
What is a "support office"?
In most cases, "support offices" are institutions that belong to the Enterprise Europe Network (chambers of commerce, technology agencies, etc.) and support companies in conducting international business free of charge. If your region is not listed in the drop-down menu, select "Other".
Cooperation profiles - Is it possible to add more than one profile?
Yes, this is possible. All participants have the option of adding multiple profiles. Please note that the participants' profiles are assigned. The same organization can be registered several times with different participants (contact persons).
Is it possible to change my profile data after completing my registration?
Yes, this is possible. Log in using the login button that you received with your registration email. In your personal dashboard, you can use the tabs to change the content you have already entered.
When will my cooperation profile be available online?
Every registration with the corresponding cooperation profile is subjected to a quality check by the organizer of the event. If it meets the required quality criteria, it will be put online, if not, you will be contacted by the organizer of your support office to adjust your profile.
How can I book meetings?
The "Book a meeting" option is opened approximately 2-4 weeks before the event, after most of the participants have registered. You will be notified by email when booking begins.
Select the "Participants" link from the main menu.
Use the green "Book meetings" button that you will find on each participant's profile.
Can I decline a meeting request?
Yes, of course you can.
Select the "Meetings" tab in your dashboard to list all meeting requests (own bookings and guest bookings).
Use the "Decline" button to decline a meeting request.
Why am I receiving no or only a few meeting requests?
No meeting requests?
- Have you activated the checkboxes for B2B meetings?
Only a few?
- The better your profile, the more meeting requests you should receive. Experience has shown that companies want to complete the registration process quickly and only add a few meaningful organization descriptions and cooperation requests (I offer ..., I am looking for ...) A low-quality profile does not encourage other companies to contact you ...
Solution!
Improve your profile and make inquiries yourself.
What happens if I cannot attend the partnering event for unforeseen reasons?
Please inform the event management immediately. If you have booked meetings or have been booked for meetings, please contact your meeting partners directly and let them know that you cannot keep the appointment.
Why is there a follow-up to the meetings?
The "Enterprise Europe Network - EEN" project is an EU-funded network to support SMEs throughout Europe and associated countries. As part of the EEN, we are accountable to the EU. For this reason, participants will be asked about any collaborations that have been established after the event. Cooperation mediation via the Enterprise Europe Network must be confirmed in writing. The specific content of the cooperation will be treated confidentially. You are therefore requested to inform the organizer and/or co-organizer of any cooperation agreements you enter into with other participants in the brokerage event. This information will be treated confidentially. Participants must inform the organizers of meetings with other participants in the brokerage event, even if these take place outside the brokerage area.
Where can I find information on travel and accommodation?
You can find all information on travel and accommodation on the event page under the "Location & Travel" tab.
Is there an accommodation contingent for participants?
In some cases, we offer an accommodation contingent for our participants. You can find out whether this applies to the event you have booked on the event page under the "Location & Directions" tab.
How do I get access to the participation area?
Approximately 1 week before the event, you will receive an e-mail with final information about the event. In it you will find the link to the online participation area and the PIN to log in. You will only be able to view the available downloads once you have entered and confirmed your PIN.
Please note that the PIN will only be made available to participants of the event. It may not be passed on to third parties!
Will the presentations be made available online after the event?
If the speakers have released their presentations for download, you will also find them in the online participation area approx. 1 week after the event. As soon as the presentations are available, you will receive an e-mail notification.
When are the conference documents available for download online?
Approx. 1 week before the event, the conference proceedings and the list of participants will be available in the online participation area.
Approx. 1 week after the event you will find all current, approved presentations as well as an updated list of participants.
Are there printed conference documents?
With the exception of the list of participants, we only provide our conference documents in digital form.
As a rule, every trade fair event charges a mandatory marketing/communication fee/basic entry in the trade fair media. The amount of this fee may vary from trade fair to trade fair and is set out in the general terms and conditions of the respective event management. The costs will be invoiced by the event management or by Bayern Innovativ GmbH together with the stand rental invoice. These costs are mandatory for all co-exhibitors at the joint stand and must be paid in addition.
I would like to report on the event. How can I register?
Please register via our online store. Please note that registration is only possible with a valid press card.
After successful accreditation by our press department, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail.
Use our online store to register conveniently.
What do I do if I am unable to attend?
Cancellation of participation is free of charge up to 7 days before the event. If you cancel within 7 days before the event, you will be charged 50% of the invoice amount up to the day of the event. If you cancel or do not show up on the day of the event, the entire participation fee is due.
Can a substitute attend the event in my place?
A substitute for the registered participant is possible by arrangement. Please send us the name and company affiliation of the substitute by e-mail to the event organization. The contact details can be found on the respective event page under the "Contact" tab.
A substitute can also attend on site. Please note that if a change is made at such short notice, the list of participants can no longer be adjusted. We will be happy to create a new name badge in your name.
Where can I find an overview of Bayern Innovativ events?
On our events page you will find all current dates, reviews and event information for our business partnerships. Click here for an overview of events:
https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/veranstaltungen
Which target groups are addressed by Bayern Innovativ's events?
Our events are primarily aimed at small and medium-sized companies. The aim is to strengthen their innovative power by giving them a head start in terms of knowledge and networking. Scientific institutions, colleges and universities from Bavaria are also involved.
Are the Bayern Innovativ events only of interest to companies with locations in Bavaria?
The Bayern Innovativ events are of interest to all participants. We recruit speakers, moderators and exhibitors at national and international level and have numerous contacts with international partner institutions. Please note, however, that our events and presentations are primarily held in German.
I would like to give a presentation at a Bayern Innovativ event. How can I apply?
If you are interested in a topic, please get in touch with the specialist contact person for the respective topic. You can find the contact details on the event website under the "Contact persons" tab.
You are also welcome to get in touch with the contact persons of our networks directly. You can find an overview of our networks here: https: //www.bayern-innovativ.de/startseite#!netzwerke
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