Topics and Dates

Dates, Topics, Special Features, Trade Shows, and Events Related to the Issues

RS = Editorial Deadline, AS = Advertising Deadline, ET = Publication Date

Issues 2026

RS: Jan. 15, 26
AS: Jan. 29, 26
ET: Feb. 25, 26

Software-Defined Vehicle: Over-the-Air Updates (OTA), Vehicle Operating Systems, Middleware & Abstraction Layers, Cloud Connectivity & Edge Computing, Software Architecture, Continuous Deployment, App Ecosystems & Third-Party Integration, Standardization & Open Platforms

Sensors: Radar, Lidar, Camera Systems (RGB, IR, ToF), Ultrasonic Sensors, MEMS & Miniaturized Sensors, Sensor Fusion & Calibration, Redundancy Concepts, Integration into Zone Architectures, Reliability & Robustness, Testing & Validation, Sensor Standardization

Automotive AI: Perception Systems (Computer Vision), AI Models for Decision-Making, Edge AI & Inference Optimization, Generative AI for Development / Testing, Data Annotation & Training Pipelines, Reinforcement Learning in ADAS, Explainable AI / Trustworthiness, AI & Safety, AI Accelerators (NPUs, GPUs, ASICs), Multimodal Models (Sensor Fusion), Simulation & Scenario Generation with AI

Open Source: AUTOSAR Adaptive / Classic, SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge), Linux / Android Automotive, Eclipse Foundation initiatives, governance & licensing models, open-source compliance tools, open-source security scanning, OEM/Tier-1 collaborations, community-driven innovation, open data / shared data platforms

Embedded World, Nuremberg, March 10–12, 2026
EMV, Cologne, March 24–26, 2026

RS: 02/19/26
AS: 03/05/26
ET: 04/01/26

Safety & Security: ISO 26262 / Functional Safety, Cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156), Security-by-Design, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Over-the-Air Security Updates, Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Compliance & Certification, Post-Quantum Security

E-Mobility / Charging Technology: High-Power Charging, Megawatt Charging, Bidirectional Charging (V2G, V2H, V2X), Inductive Charging, Charging Infrastructure Interoperability, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Charging Standards (CCS, MCS), Energy Management / Smart Grid Integration, Battery Thermal Management

Connectivity: 5G/6G in Vehicles, V2X Communication (C-V2X, DSRC), In-vehicle edge computing, data sharing platforms, vehicle-to-cloud architectures, roaming & interoperability, over-the-air updates (distribution channels), latency-optimized networks, network cybersecurity, digital services / infotainment, interfaces to smart city / infrastructure

ADAS / Autonomous Driving: Sensor fusion (radar, lidar, camera), HD maps & localization, redundancy & fallback systems, safety case for autonomous systems, validation & simulation, scenario libraries, edge vs. cloud-based computing, human-machine interaction in an autonomous context, transition from Level 2 › 3 › 4

i-Mobility, Stuttgart, April 9–12, 2026
SAFETY WEEK, Frankfurt / Hanau, April 14–16, 2026
Hannover Messe, Hannover, April 20–24, 2026

RS: April 9, 2026
AS: April 23, 2026
ET: May 26, 2026

Power Electronics: Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), inverter architectures, onboard chargers (OBC), DC/DC converters, efficiency improvement, thermal management, high-voltage systems (800 V/1000 V), Redundancy & Safety

Sensors: Radar, lidar, camera systems (RGB, IR, ToF), ultrasonic sensors, MEMS & miniaturized sensors, sensor fusion & calibration, redundancy concepts, integration into zone architectures, reliability & robustness, testing & validation, sensor standardization

Virtual Testing & Simulation: Virtual validation of ADAS/AD functions, digital twin concepts, scenario-based simulation (Open-SCENARIO, OpenDRIVE), sensor simulation (radar, lidar, camera, ultrasonic), physics-based simulation (e.g., EMC, thermal), cloud & HPC simulation, co-simulation (MiL, SiL, HiL integrated), Stochastic & AI-based scenario generation

Lighting, Interior & Cockpit: Matrix LED, laser lighting, adaptive high beams, interior lighting concepts, large-format displays, AR head-up displays, new control concepts, smart surfaces, ambient lighting, new material trends

PCIM Europe, Nuremberg, June 9–11, 2026;
Sensor + Test, Nuremberg, June 9–11, 2026;
Battery Show & Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, Stuttgart, June 9–11, 2026

RS: May 5, 2026
AS: May 21, 2026
ET: June 19, 2026

Digital Edition

ADAS / Autonomous Driving: Sensor Fusion (Radar, Lidar, Camera), HD Maps & Localization, Redundancy & Fallback Systems, Safety Case for Autonomous Systems, Validation & Simulation, Scenario Libraries, Edge vs. Cloud-Based Computing, Human-Machine Interaction in an Autonomous Context, Transition from Level 2 › 3 › 4

Automotive AI: Perception Systems (Computer Vision), AI Models for Decision-Making, Edge AI & Inference Optimization, Generative AI for Development / Testing, Data Annotation & Training Pipelines, Reinforcement Learning in ADAS, Explainable AI / Trustworthiness, AI & Safety, AI Accelerators (NPUs, GPUs, ASICs), Multimodal Models (Sensor Fusion), Simulation & Scenario Generation with AI

Battery and Charging Technology: Cell Chemistries (NMC, LFP, Solid-State Batteries), Cell and Module Design / Packaging, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Thermal Management & Safety, Fast Charging (High-Power Charging, MCS), Bidirectional Charging (V2G, V2H, V2X), Wireless Charging (Inductive, Resonant), Charging Infrastructure Standards (CCS, ISO 15118, OCPP), Lifespan & Degradation, Second Life & Recycling

Open Source: AUTOSAR Adaptive / Classic, SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge), Linux / Android Automotive, Eclipse Foundation Initiatives, Governance & Licensing Models, Open Source Compliance Tools, Open Source Security Scanning, OEM/Tier-1 Collaborations, Community-Driven Innovation, Open Data / Shared Data Platforms

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo & Automotive Testing Expo, Stuttgart, June 23–25, 2026
; POWER2DRIVE, Munich, June 23–25, 2026

RS: July 23, 26
AS: August 6, 26
ET: September 2, 26

Software-Defined Vehicle: Over-the-Air Updates (OTA), Vehicle Operating Systems, Middleware & Abstraction Layers, Cloud Connectivity & Edge Computing, Software Architecture, Continuous Deployment, App Ecosystems & Third-Party Integration, Standardization & Open Platforms

Sensors: Radar, Lidar, Camera Systems (RGB, IR, ToF), Ultrasonic Sensors, MEMS & Miniaturized Sensors, Sensor Fusion & Calibration, Redundancy Concepts, Integration into Zone Architectures, Reliability & Robustness, Testing & Validation, Sensor Standardization

Connectivity: 5G/6G in Vehicles, V2X Communication (C-V2X, DSRC), In-vehicle edge computing, data sharing platforms, vehicle-to-cloud architectures, roaming & interoperability, over-the-air updates (distribution channels), latency-optimized networks, network cybersecurity, digital services / infotainment, interfaces to smart city / infrastructure

Power Electronics: Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), inverter architectures, onboard chargers (OBC), DC/DC converters, efficiency improvement, thermal management, high-voltage systems (800 V/1000 V), Redundancy & Safety

Automechanika, Frankfurt, September 8–12, 2026;
IAA Transportation, Hanover, September 15–20, 2026
; IZB, Wolfsburg, October 27–29, 2026

RS: Aug. 20, 26
AS: Sept. 3, 26
ET: Sept. 30, 26

Digital Edition

ADAS / Autonomous Driving: Sensor Fusion (Radar, Lidar, Camera), HD Maps & Localization, Redundancy & Fallback Systems, Safety Case for Autonomous Systems, Validation & Simulation, Scenario Libraries, Edge vs. Cloud-Based Computing, Human-Machine Interaction in an Autonomous Context, Transition from Level 2 › 3 › 4

Open Source: AUTOSAR Adaptive / Classic, SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge), Linux / Android Automotive, Eclipse Foundation Initiatives, Governance & Licensing Models, Open Source Compliance Tools, Open Source Security Scanning, OEM/Tier-1 Collaborations, Community-Driven Innovation, Open Data / Shared Data Platforms

Safety & Security: ISO 26262 / Functional Safety, Cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156), Security-by-Design, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Over-the-Air Security Updates, Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Compliance & Certification, Post-Quantum Security

Automotive AI: Perception Systems (Computer Vision), AI Models for Decision-Making, Edge AI & Inference Optimization, Generative AI for Development / Testing, Data Annotation & Training Pipelines, Reinforcement Learning in ADAS, Explainable AI / Trustworthiness, AI & Safety, AI Accelerators (NPUs, GPUs, ASICs), Multimodal Models (Sensor Fusion), Simulation & Scenario Generation with AI

ELIV, Bonn, Oct. 14–15, 2026
; eMove 360°, Munich, Oct. 13–14, 2026
; IZB Wolfsburg, Oct. 27–29, 2026

RS: 09/17/26
AS: 10/01/26
ET: 10/28/26

Sensor Technology: Radar, Lidar, camera systems (RGB, IR, ToF), ultrasonic sensors, MEMS & miniaturized sensors, sensor fusion & calibration, redundancy concepts, integration into zone architectures, reliability & robustness, testing & validation, sensor standardization

Power Electronics: Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), inverter architectures, onboard chargers (OBC), DC/DC converters, efficiency improvement, thermal management, high-voltage systems (800 V/1000 V), Redundancy & Safety

E-Mobility / Charging Technology: High-Power Charging, Megawatt Charging, Bidirectional Charging (V2G, V2H, V2X), inductive charging, charging infrastructure interoperability, battery management systems (BMS), charging standards (CCS, MCS), energy management / smart grid integration, battery thermal management

Virtual Testing & Simulation: Virtual validation of ADAS/AD functions, digital twin concepts, scenario-based simulation (Open-SCENARIO, OpenDRIVE), sensor simulation (radar, lidar, camera, ultrasound), physics-based simulation (e.g., EMC, thermal), cloud & HPC simulation, co-simulation (MiL, SiL, HiL integrated), Stochastic & AI-based scenario generation

electronica, Munich, Nov. 10–13, 26
sps smart production solutions, Nuremberg, Nov. 24–26, 26