FISITA Newsletter – November 2025

Calling all Member Leaders
Save the date for the FISITA World Mobility Summit 2026.
Hosted by FISITA President ChangHwan Kim on 4-5 November 2026 at the Rolling Hills Hotel, Seoul Metropolitan, Republic of Korea.

The event is supported by the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE). It is the biennial summit for the leaders of FISITA member organisations to come together for a two-day engagement opportunity. The event delivers high-quality thought leadership, knowledge share, professional networking and the Academy of Technical Leadership Awards. 

Summit title: ‘Embracing the complexities of mobility‘

EuroBrake 2026 promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more than 1,000 delegates, a robust technical programme featuring 100+ presentations, and around 100 exhibitors representing the entire value chain. We look forward to welcoming you to EuroBrake 2026.

A limited number of Sponsorship packages are still available, which offer:

  • High profile sponsorship with maximum exposure and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Exclusive speaking opportunity (Diamond Package only) 
  • Top-tier branding
  • Priority booth location
  • Enhanced media exposure

Why sponsor/exhibit?​

  • Connect with a highly targeted audience of braking and chassis specialist, OEMs, suppliers and innovators from around the world.​
  • Showcase your products, technologies and expertise directly to key technical and commercial stakeholders shaping the future of braking and mobility.​
  • Strengthen brand visibility through on-site, digital and pre-event marketing exposure across FISITA’s global network.​
  • Generate high-quality leads and build meaningful partnerships by engaging with delegates who influence purchasing, design, and technology decisions — while taking advantage of exclusive networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities across technical sessions, workshops, and social events.

Contact Kerry McDiarmid, Head of Sales, at [email protected] to learn more about how you can be part of this industry-leading event.

📣 EuroBrake 2026 Call for Papers is open. Are you ready to contribute to shaping the future of braking technology?

2025 highlights:
▪️ 1000+ braking professionals in attendance
▪️ 27 expert sessions, including technical, keynote and panel sessions
▪️ 118 technical presentations

Why take part?
▶️ Share your latest technical innovations and achievements with braking specialists from around the world. The top 90% of approved submissions will be presented live in Mainz.
▶️ Personal recognition as a leading figure in the braking industry.
▶️ Showcase yourself and your organisation as a leader in braking technologies.
▶️ Expand your professional network by connecting with international braking experts.
▶️ Collaborate with peers and network across all levels, from students to senior executives.
▶️ Contribute to shaping the future of Europe’s premier braking technology conference.

Featured topics:

  • Commercial Vehicles  
  • Braking Systems   
  • Modelling and Simulation 
  • Specialised Brakes    
  • Environmentally Friendly Approaches   
  • Vehicle Level Consideration  
  • Railway Braking    
  • Components and Materials    
  • Testing and Standardisation    

Missed out on this month’s FISITA Webinar? Watch the recording of the FISITA Digitalisation Expert Group webinar titled: “AI for CAE – opportunities and challenges in automotive engineering”

Speakers

  • Laurent Di ValentinCAE Senior Fellow, Stellantis
  • Simon XuTech Fellow – Vehicle Optimization and ML, Advanced Vehicle Development and CAE, General Motors Corporation
  • Enric AramburuFluids Engineering Product Manager, IDIADA
  • Moderator: Martin Kahl, CTO, FISITA 

ABSTRACT:
AI-driven simulation technologies are increasingly promoted as a potential “holy grail” for the automotive engineering community, promising accelerated vehicle development and breakthrough design capabilities. 

This webinar presents the main takeaways from the work of the FISITA Digitalisation Expert Group, along with key success stories showcasing different applications of AI in simulation, including: 

  • Real-time prediction 
  • Predictive simulation 
  • Support for model generation

FISITA’s ‘Beyond the Car’ podcast is available now on all major podcast platforms. 

“I really wanted to be in the car industry when I was young!” says FISITA President Chang Hwan Kim in Episode 1 of ‘Beyond the Car’ – the new FISITA podcast about the technology of mobility.

Episode 1 “Driver swap: A FISITA Leadership Special” features FISITA Lifetime President Mike Anderson – Vice President, Global Battery & Propulsion Engineering at General Motors, and FISITA President ChangHwan Kim – Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Company, discussing their passion for engineering and how they came to be where they are today, plus the benefits of collaborative networking and thought leadership in the pre-competitive space.

Watch out for Episode 2: “The technology of parking”, featuring Jonny Combe, President & CEO of PayByPhone and Lukas Neckermann, Co-Founder of the Urban Places Lab and Managing Director, Neckermann Strategic Advisors.

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