GSVF 2026
Beyond Mobility
Smart, Sustainable & Secure Ecosystems
From connected, autonomous, and AI-driven vehicles to transformative applications in health 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?
Under this theme, the 19th GSVF will explore the cross-domain innovations, challenges, and opportunities that are shaping the future of mobility and beyond.
Key topics include:
- Autonomous and AI-enabled vehicle technologies
- Building and operating smart, sustainable, and secure mobility ecosystems
- Cross-domain applications in health and defense
- The role of robotics and software-defined vehicles in next-generation transport
- Integrating connectivity, security, and sustainability across sectors
Why attend?
- Gain insights from cutting-edge research and real-world cross-domain applications
- Network with thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals
- Discover groundbreaking technologies driving the transformation towards sustainable, connected, and secure ecosystems
Our Impulse Talks
Matthias Rüther
Institutsdirektor DIGITAL - JOANNEUM RESEARCH
Thomas Vorhemus
VVÖ
Autonomous Vehicles and the Evolving Role of Insurance
Stefan Wenzel
3DSE
Felix Pfister
IPG
Christian Pahlke
TÜV SÜD
Andreas Lauringer
Kontrol
Ilva Kotori
Keysight Technologies GmbH
Peter Ivanov
Valtech GmbH
Get Tickets
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!
Our Masterclass
Will Europe be able to keep up with China and the United States in the field of connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility?
Keynote Speakers 2026
Wolfgang Puntigam
AVL | Global Business Unit Manager
Shivam Rastogi
Siemens | Head of Mechatronics Competence Teams
Partners 2025
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GSVF Partners
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
Top Hotels in Graz
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 18th 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
gsvf@v2c2.at
Tel.: +43-316-873-9094
Address: Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH Inffeldgasse 21A, 8010 Graz, Austria
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