17th International Munich Chassis Symposium | Hybrid event

chassis.tech plus 2026

Billions of people throughout the world use vehicles every day, and their safety, comfort, and driving experience all depend to a great extent on the performance of modern chassis systems. These systems must not only ensure stability, steering precision, braking performance, and interaction with the tires, they must also offer maximum comfort and must flexibly adapt to different driving situations. If they are to enable fully automated driving, this becomes even more complicated. State-of-the-art vehicle architectures integrate innovative steering, braking, chassis, and tire systems that optimize the driving experience by using software-based solutions and intelligent automation. Sustainability and cost-effective solutions play a decisive role in enabling broad market penetration while at the same time minimizing environmental impact.

Two megatrends are impacting chassis systems in various ways. Both developments in automated driving and the electrification of the drive system are further advancing innovation in chassis technology. X-by-wire technologies, AI tools, and over-the-air updates will increasingly be used for this, also with the aim of creating the software-defined vehicle. Integrating the technology of suspension, steering, and braking systems into that of the vehicle as a whole will result in assistance systems that will further improve support for the driver. Future aspects such as sustainability, lightweight design, and the reduction of particulate emissions will be implemented in state-of-the-art products.

Development departments are accelerating the product design process by using artificial intelligence, innovative testing methods, and driving simulators. This is leading to numerous innovations in performance, driving enjoyment, usability, and ride comfort. At the same time, reliability, dynamics, quality, and efficiency will continue to form the basis for the next generation of intelligent chassis systems.

One for all

Four Congresses in One Event

The International Munich Chassis Symposium with its accompanying trade exhibition is the key worldwide meeting place for the chassis community in the fields of the chassis, steering, brakes, and tires/wheels as well as for automated driving.

The 1st day will be taken up by the interdisciplinary section chassis.tech plus with keynote lectures and two parallel sessions of lectures in the afternoon.

The symposium will focus on overriding issues relating to vehicle dynamics and automated driving, before dividing up on the 2nd day into the following four parallel sections concentrating on the chassis, steering, brakes, and tires/wheels:

chassis.tech
steering.tech
brake.tech
tire.wheel.tech

In the afternoon, the parallel sections will merge again for the interdisciplinary section chassis.tech plus with further keynote lectures.

The 2026 symposium examines key technology and market trends that set the course for future chassis systems. The focus is on innovation to improve the driving experience and performance as well as opportunities and challenges in the growth markets of India and China. Other main topics include advances in steel, aluminum, and additive manufacturing. New development methods, automation, and AI will result in products with better performance and provide significant time savings.

chassis.tech plus 2026 as a hybrid event

The choice is yours: attend on site or virtually via live streams

The streaming package includes the keynote lectures and all lectures of the two parallel strands on the 1st day as well as the four parallel sections on the 2nd day as live streams.

Choose the live stream in the registration form at a price of EUR 995.00 plus VAT and experience the lectures from your office.

The digital event platform offers you

Q&A feature in the live streams
1:1 video chats with attendees, exhibitors, and speakers
live polls
your personal program overview
a virtual exhibition
all available conference documents in one place for download
as well as other useful functions

Main subject areas

chassis.tech plus

A holistic understanding of chassis integration into the car –
closely interconnecting chassis development processes with the innovation areas of automated driving and electric mobility

Designing chassis components that are tailored to the vehicle –
more intensive interlinking of components, modules, and systems

chassis.tech

Smart chassis solutions –
using digital tools, simulators, and testing in a targeted manner to improve driving characteristics

steering.tech

Modern steering systems –
creating compact and adaptive solutions for intuitive steering behavior, steer-by-wire, redundancy, and functional safety

brake.tech

Future-proof braking technologies –
integrating brake-by-wire, recuperation, and Euro 7 conformity into an environmentally friendly development process

tire.wheel.tech

Innovative tires and wheels –
optimizing development processes for dynamic performance and safe mobility

Keynote lectures

Claus Groll
Xiaomi EV Germany GmbH, Germany

Dr. Manfred Harrer
Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea

Dr. Daniela Kern
BMW AG, Germany

Dr. Keyan Liu
Li Auto Inc., China

Ralph Michalski
Mercedes-Benz AG, Germany

Prof. Bernhard Schick
Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Prof. Dr. Uwe Stratmann
Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Germany

The Program in Detail Speakers Advisory Board

Participants

Manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles and their suppliers
Development service providers
Universities and research institutes
Manufacturers of measuring, testing and simulation systems
Authorities, associations and testing institutes

Venue

Hotel Bayerischer Hof

Promenadeplatz 2 – 6
80333 Munich
Germany

virtually via live stream

Languages used in the presentations

On site: German and English with simultaneous interpreting
(German – English / English – German)

Virtually via live stream: English original or from simultaneous interpreting

Accompanying exhibition

Throughout the entire conference, an accompanying exhibition will take place in the foyers on site and virtually in the digital event platform. At numerous stands, manufacturers and suppliers from the automotive industry will present the latest developments in chassis technology to the specialist audience.

Details on the trade exhibition