VDI ELIV

International VDI Congress "ELIV" – The world's largest event for automotive electronics, software, and applications

The International VDI Congress "ELIV" is the world's largest event for automotive electronics, software, and applications. Every year, decision-makers, experts, and industry leaders from around the world meet to exchange knowledge, discuss new trends, and present innovations in automotive technology.

The congress offers a unique opportunity to network with over 1,000 automotive industry experts from around the world. The ELIV congress program offers over 90 presentations that show possible solutions for the current challenges in automotive electronics and software.

dSPACE presents its hardware and software products, and visitors have the opportunity to learn about the latest product innovations in a personal conversation.

You also have the opportunity to attend the following presentations:

Dr.-Ing. Nico Rüddenklau, Project Manager, Automated Driving & Software Solutions

14.10.2026 I 11:45 am I Forum

Dynamic Agricultural Environment for Real-Time Physics-Based Sensor Simulation

Real-time dynamic agricultural environ ment model for large-scale plant popula tions and harvesting processes
Physics-based, sensor-consistent scene generatin with material-accurate assets
High-fidelity LiDAR and camera simulation
Framework for validation of autonomous functions and HIL testing of mobile agricultural machinery

Author:
Dr.-Ing. Nico Rüddenklau, Project Manager, Automated Driving & Software Solutions

Co-Author:
Dr. Thomas Lessmann

Dr. Sören Grannemann, Product Manager, Portfolio Management,

14.10.2026 I 02:15 pm I Kongresssaal 2

Integrating AI-based Components into Established Software Development Toolchains for Resource-constrained, Safety-critical ECUs

From AI training to safety-suitable ECU code: Deploying neural networks on automotive ECUs requires addressing resource constraints, automotive standards compliance, and toolchain integration.
Balancing performance, size, and preci sion: Embedded AI requires tradeoffs between execution speed, memory foot- print, and numerical accuracy.
Safety compliance and toolchain integra tion: The workflow supports ISO/PAS 8800 and ISO 26262 compliance through back-to-back testing and integrates AI components via standardized software artifacts.

Author:
Dr. Sören Grannemann, Product Manager, Portfolio Management

Co-Authors:
Lars Wallbaum
Dr. Oliver de Candido

Dipl.-Ing. Florian Sontheim, M. Sc., Senior Consultant, Business Development & Consulting

15.10.2026 I 09:30 am I Kongresssaal 3

Risk Based Testing Instead of Test Case Explosion – Making Safety Argumenta tion Measurable for ADAS and Automated Driving

Enabling management-level test prioritization for ADAS/AD development
Creating transparency and confidence in safety decisions Supporting scalable virtual test campaigns
Strengthening simulation credibility for safety-critical decisions

Author:
Dipl.-Ing. Florian Sontheim, M. Sc., Senior Consultant, Business Development & Consulting

Kevin Reim, M. Sc, Manager Business Development, Business Development & Consulting

15.10.2026 I 10:00 am I Auditorium

Generative-AI Assistance for Software in-the-Loop Validation

Use of GenAI for Virtualization and SIL enablement
AI-aided ECU Code Integration in SIL environment AI-generated test cases and test analysis with standardized Test Automation SDK API
Combined AI methods for automotive validation processes

Author:
Kevin Reim, M. Sc, Manager Business Development, Business Development & Consulting

Co-Author:
Youssef Badawi
Hitarth Bhatt

15.10.2026 I 10:30 am I Auditorium

Panel Discussion: Automotive AI