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48th International Vienna Motor Symposium 2027: Call for Papers Closes with Strong International Response
Promising submissions from around the world: themes include electric powertrains, energy storage and battery systems, and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Strong demand for exhibition space, with 80% already booked
Growing importance of large engines for supplying power to AI data centers
The 48th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK), will take place from 21 to 23 April 2027 at the Hofburg Congress Centre in Vienna. The deadline for paper submissions has now passed, revealing an exceptionally broad range of topics for next year's event.
“We are impressed by the large number of high-quality submissions. We will now review the papers and select the most promising contributions to create an exciting program for 2027,” says Prof. Bernhard Geringer, President Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers and organizer of the symposium.
He also welcomed the strong contributions from across the automotive value chain, with compelling technical topics submitted by vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and technology providers alike. In addition to Germany and other European countries, companies and universities from India, China, Japan and South Korea, as well as the UK and the USA, responded to the call for papers.
According to a recent survey, the International Vienna Motor Symposium is regarded internationally as “the leading conference on automotive powertrain technology”. The quality and breadth of the submissions put in by the September 30th deadline, reflects this standing.
Topics at next year’s symposium will range from electric powertrains and their components to electrical energy storage systems and charging technologies, as well as internal combustion engines, hybrid powertrains and their key components. Renewable energy and energy storage, particularly battery technologies, will also feature prominently, alongside regulatory developments and requirements relating to CO₂ emissions, pollutant reduction and the circular economy.
Other highlights will include innovative vehicle and mobility concepts and the rapidly evolving field of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The program will also address the transformation of the automotive industry, including structural change and new forms of collaboration across the sector.
Professional Networking
“For almost 50 years, leading powertrain specialists, developers and engineers from the world's major automotive companies have been coming together here in Vienna to discuss the latest developments and their implications for the industry,” says Prof. Geringer, emphasizing the value of face-to-face professional networking in an era increasingly shaped by online conferences and artificial intelligence.
In recent years, we have discussed topics such as ‘Methanol as a Future Energy Carrier’, ‘The Future of the Passenger Car Diesel Engine’ and the question of whether the dramatic gains in power output and driving range offered by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) make sense. These discussions take place not only during panel sessions, but also over lunch, during coffee breaks and throughout the extensive technical exhibition at the Hofburg.”
Large Engines Set to Play a Growing Role in Powering AI Data Centers
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the International Vienna Motor Symposium will place increasing emphasis on topics such as energy supply resilience, including local energy storage and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, as well as decentralized power generation for AI data centers using large-engine power plants. These issues will be discussed at the symposium in Vienna in April 2027.
Exhibition Space Already 80% Booked
Alongside the extensive technical programme in the historic surroundings of the Hofburg Palace, the symposium offers companies the opportunity to showcase new technologies and present the latest industry developments at a dedicated exhibition inside the venue and in the outdoor exhibition area.
“80% of the available exhibition space for 2027 has already been booked,” says Prof. Geringer, expressing his satisfaction with the continued international appeal of the event. The combination of scientific presentations, practical engineering insights, a technical exhibition and high-quality networking opportunities, complemented by Vienna's cultural attractions and culinary experiences, continues to resonate with participants from around the world.
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Brief information on the International Vienna Motor Symposium:The International Vienna Motor Symposium, initiated by Prof. Dr Hans Peter Lenz, was held for the first time in 1979 and has been organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) since 1985. Professor Bernhard Geringer has headed the association since 2017. The ÖVK was founded in 1985 and has 750 full members. Its aim is to promote the meaningful application of automotive technology. Through scientific events, the ÖVK aims to increase and promote the knowledge level of experts in the automotive industry and associated target groups.
Further information: https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/ and https://oevk.at/
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