FISITA Connect

Digitalisation Expert Group

Mission Statement

To harness the expertise of the FISITA community to help manufacturers understand and use advanced digital tools and methodologies that rapidly accelerate the pace and performance of project development lifecycle activities.

Objectives 2026/2027

  1. Collaboratively create a series of authoritative and industry-leading FISITA Expert Group white papers on the use of digital tools in product development
  2. Prepare and deliver dedicated Digitalisation Expert Group webinars to promote key findings
  3. Develop and progress second phase scope of work
  4. Deliver a keynote at the FISITA World Mobility Conference in Barcelona, June 2027

Current focus

The Digitalisation Expert Group is preparing to publish its first white paper: “AI for CAE – opportunities and challenges in automotive engineering”
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Digitalisation Expert Group White Paper

AI for CAE – opportunities and challenges in automotive engineering

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Members

  • Laurent di Valentin, Stellantis (Chair)
  • Georgina Llopart Vazquez, AVL
  • Zhang Yixiao, BYD
  • Laurent Guerin, Forvia
  • Giles Bryer, General Motors
  • Jonathan Ridgway, General Motors
  • Se Young Ahn, Hyundai Motor Company
  • YongHa Han, Hyundai Motor Company
  • Chang Seop An, Hyundai Motor Company
  • Daniela Andreina de Lima, IDIADA
  • Jiri Hajek, IDIADA
  • Enric Aramburu, IDIADA
  • Wang Fangyuan, Inovance
  • Erwan Lecuyer, LAB France
  • David Salway, NIO
  • William Becamel, Renault
  • Erwan Lecuyer, Renault
  • Cedric Leclerc, Renault
  • Stephane Regnier, Renault
  • John Mills, SimuQuest
  • Bruno Jacques, Stellantis
  • Laurent Di Valentin, Stellantis
  • Bhakti Kalghatgi, Tata Motors
  • Ernesto Mottola, Toyota Motor Europe
  • Ralph Biller, TU Dresden
  • Fabrice Herveleu, UTAC Group
  • Martin Kahl, FISITA

Previous work

AI for CAE – opportunities and challenges in automotive engineering

AI-driven simulation is reshaping automotive engineering, enabling faster development and more advanced design. This FISITA Digitalisation Expert Group white paper outlines the current state of AI and machine learning in simulation, examining their reliability, risks, and readiness for use in safety-critical vehicle development. It also highlights practical applications such as real-time prediction, predictive simulation, and support for model generation.

Meeting dates

14 January 2026 @ 13:00 GMT
25 February 2026 @ 13:00 GMT
25 March 2026 @ 13:00 BST
29 April 2026 @ 13:00 BST
27 May 2026 @ 13:00 BST
24 June 2026 @ 13:00 BST
29 July 2026 @ 13:00 BST
26 August 2026 @ 13:00 BST
30 September 2026 @ 13:00 BST
28 October 2026 @ 13:00 GMT
25 November 2026 @ 13:00 GMT

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FISITA Digitalisation Expert Group white paper:

AI for CAE – Opportunities and Challenges in Automotive Engineering

AI-driven simulation is reshaping automotive engineering, enabling faster development and more advanced design.

This FISITA Digitalisation Expert Group white paper outlines the current state of AI and machine learning in simulation, examining their reliability, risks, and readiness for use in safety-critical vehicle development.

It also highlights practical applications such as real-time prediction, predictive simulation, and support for model generation.

If you would like to read this paper, please complete the form below and we will email you a direct download link.