GSVF 2026
Beyond Mobility
Smart, Sustainable & Secure Ecosystems
From connected, autonomous, and AI-driven vehicles to transformative applications in Health Tech and Defense.
When
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Where
MP09 Liebenauer Tangente 4, 8041 Graz
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Jan Becker | Stanford University
Dr. Michael Paulweber | AVL List GmbH
Christoph Gümbel | future matters
Severin Stadler | Magna Steyr
Ulrich Schulmeister | Robert Bosch GmbH
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rainer Stark | Fraunhofer IPK
Prof. Dr. Hermann Steffan | VSI TU Graz
Prof. Dr. Martin Törngren | KTH, Stockholm
Dr. Gerd Rapin | VW AG
Carlo van Driesten | BMW AG
CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Dr. Jost Bernasch – General Chair | Virtual Vehicle
Prof. Dr. Daniel Watzenig – Program Chair | Virtual Vehicle
Dr. Martin Benedikt – Program Chair | Virtual Vehicle
Why Join
GSVF 2026?
Beyond Mobility represents the targeted advancement of mobility research towards new application domains with clear societal relevance.
Focus 2026:
- How can technologies and insights from mobility be effectively transferred into health and defense?
- Where do genuine dual use potentials emerge and where are clear boundaries necessary?
- How can cross sector approaches sustainably strengthen resilience, security and innovative capacity?
Key Topics
Health Tech:
- Digital Twin & Virtual Approval
- Intelligent Systems & Control
- Performance, Lifetime & Data Driven Health Systems
Defense:
- Autonomous Systems & Mission Execution
- Decision Support & Sensor Fusion
-
Software Defined & Electrified Defense
Systems
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Offer for OEMs
99 €
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- We’re offering 10 complimentary tickets for OEM representatives to join the GSVF – to strengthen exchange with the vehicle industry.
- Working in vehicle development at an OEM?
- We’re happy to reserve your ticket!
In the context of the European security strategy and national frameworks such as the Military Strategy 2032, the question of how existing know-how from civilian research can be transferred more rapidly and effectively into security relevant applications is becoming increasingly important.
At the same time, the health perspective opens up new opportunities, ranging from data driven systems and advanced sensor technologies to human machine interaction concepts originally developed within the mobility domain.
Program Structure
Morning | Health Tech
Focus on technologies transferred from mobility into medical and healthcare applications.
Vision Talk
Shivam Rastogi Siemens | Head of Mechatronics Competence Teams
Impulse Talk
Martin Benedikt
VIRTUAL VEHICLE
Joanneum Research
/ CORMED (tbc)
Marcus Hennecke
Infineon Technologies Austria AG
3DSE Management
- Panel discussion: Mobility → Health transfer potential
Afternoon | Defense
Focus on security relevant applications and the role of mobility research in defense.
Vision Talk
Alexander Treiblmaier
Theresianische Militärakademie | Berufsoffizier und Lehrender
Vision Talk
Daniel Watzenig
VIRTUAL VEHICLE | CTO and Head of Electronics Department
Industry Insight
Wolfgang Puntigam
AVL | Global Business Unit Manager
Impulse Talk
Markus Bergen
JOANNEUM RESEARCH
Christian Loew
Thales Defense
3DSE Management
- Panel discussion: Dual use, resilience and strategic implications
A platform that not only discusses trends, but builds concrete bridges between mobility, health and security.
Partners 2026
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Venue
MP09 Graz
Design, functionality and award-winning catering
Architecturally speaking, MP09 boasts a unique design and, as an event location, meets all demands for comfort, equipment and service.
The facilities cater for every kind of event from smaller seminars to fabulous parties.
The Nullneun restaurant in the building provides catering of the highest quality to accompany events.
Accommodation
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No matter if you like it modern or traditional:
Book your room via Graz Tourism and contact Barbara Maria Kollmann:
Barbara Maria Kollmann
Graz Convention Bureau
Graz Tourismus und Stadtmarketing GmbH
Messeplatz 1/Messeturm | 8010 Graz | Austria
Become an Event Partner
Create your exclusive appearance
As a partner of the 19th GSVF, your company can showcase itself. This time around, we've introduced some new ideas and categorized them into "Solid," "Unique," & "Excellent." We're even offering a "Show Your Research" Car opportunity to present it on-site. Test drives are also possible. Click the button to learn more.
For information and registration as an event partner please contact:
Julia D’Orazio.
Contact
JULIE D’ORAZIO, MA
Address: Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH Inffeldgasse 21A, 8010 Graz, Austria
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