Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit 2026

Learn How Innovative Seating, Lighting & Display Technologies are Impacting Automotive Interiors to Optimise Occupant Experience, Comfort, Safety, Sustainability & Design

After 18 years,our annual Seating Innovation, Intelligent Lighting and Display Technologies conferences have undergone a transformation. We’re introducing a brand-new event format that is designed to connect multiple departments that are working, both independently and collaboratively to design and enable new vehicle interior concepts that will truly differentiate vehicles in the future.

The Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit is now the only platform designed to unite Directors, Team Leads, Managers and Engineers, working in Interiors, Seating, Display, Lighting Innovation, HMI, Purchasing, Product Planning, Engineering, Industrial Design, and Visual Design for unparallel networking and learning.

The car interior is evolving faster than ever, driven by global competition, sustainability goals, and the rise of autonomous driving. Seating, lighting, and display systems are no longer just functional; they’re redefining the car as a true “third living space.”

With two full days dedicated to automotive seating innovation, plus deep dives into lighting and display technologies, this is the only event in Europe (and beyond) tackling the full spectrum of interior design challenges. Backed by 18+ years of loyal community from Automotive Seating Innovation and Intelligent Lighting & Display conferences, this summit is your chance to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us in Munich to discover how safety, comfort, sustainability, and cutting-edge tech will transform interior experiences.

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Conference Themes: Seating

• Design considerations for autonomous vehicle seating, supporting sleeping, relaxation, sitting, and beyond
• Using alternative materials and design approaches to decrease seat weight and size, focusing on composite plastics, carbon fibres, and alternative metal grades
• Seat belt safety in autonomous vehicles and the new crash tests that must be considered
• How AI and data-driven insights are used to capture customer needs and improve seating solutions
• Seating comfort, including research, technology, and design strategies to maximise comfort

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Conference Themes: Lighting

• Integrating ambient lighting to improve comfort and relaxation in automotive interiors
• Making automotive interior lighting more sustainable and energy efficient
• AI-powered lighting innovation in autonomous vehicle interiors
• Designing human-centric lighting functions for the automotive industry
• Exploring the importance of communication lighting for safety

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Conference Themes: Displays

• Next-generation form factors of displays
• Redefining the future of vehicle interior displays through AI integration, including data integration and personalisation
• Adapting displays in autonomous vehicles to meet evolving user needs in driverless cars
• Concepts for seamless integration of displays into overall car design
• Minimising distractibility in displays