InCabin Europe returns to Barcelona from 7-9th October 2025, uniting the world’s leading experts in driver and occupant monitoring, in-cabin sensing, and intelligent vehicle interiors.
InCabin Europe returns to the iconic Palau de Congressos, uniting the in-cabin technology ecosystem for a deep-dive into driver and occupant monitoring, intelligent sensing, HMI, safety, and user experience.
Whether you’re focused on EuroNCAP readiness, sensor integration, UX, or the future of AI in automotive interiors, the InCabin Europe agenda offers three immersive days of expert insights, hands-on demos, and meaningful networking with OEMs, Tier 1s, startups, and engineers shaping the future of the cabin.
Check out the agenda highlights below ⬇
🎤 Agenda Highlights
🔧 Tutorials & Foundations
The Psychology of In-Cabin UX
Explore what makes vehicle interfaces trustworthy and effective, grounded in behavioral psychology.
Speaker: Dave Mitropoulos-Rundus (Hyundai America Technical Center)
Seeing Double: Optimizing In-Cabin Cameras
Balancing machine and human vision needs for next-gen automotive imaging.
Speaker: Uwe Artmann (Image Engineering)
Beyond the Machine: Human-Centered AV Design
Why autonomous vehicle design must prioritize human needs from the outset.
Speakers: Yee Mun Lee & Ruth Madigan (University of Leeds)
🚗 OEM & Tier 1 Strategy
Make It Simple: Integrated In-Cabin Monitoring
Leveraging fully integrated interior mirror cameras for scalable monitoring solutions.
Speakers: Pedro Da Silva Coutinho de Almeida (Volkswagen), Sharath Reddy (Magna)
Homologation Harmonisation
Panel discussion on aligning global standards for automated vehicles and ADAS.
Customer & UX-Centered Quality
Transforming automotive validation with a focus on user experience.
Speaker: Guillermo Nigorra Pascual (SEAT Cupra)
🧠 Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
Cross-Platform Solutions for DMS & In-Cabin Monitoring
Developing interoperable and scalable driver and occupant monitoring systems.
Speaker: Brian Brackenbury (Gentex)
Managing Driver (In)Attention
Addressing “eyes-on, mind-off” incidents with new cognitive approaches.
Speaker: Mike Lenne (Seeing Machines)
Euro NCAP-Ready DMS
Validation strategies for regulatory compliance using synthetic data.
Speaker: Javier Salado (Anyverse)
🧒 Occupant Monitoring & Safety Systems
In-Cabin Imaging Innovations
Next-gen RGB & IR architectures to enhance driver and occupant sensing.
Speaker: Tomas Geurts (OMNIVISION)
Adaptive Restraint Systems
Matching sensor performance to improve occupant protection.
Speaker: Philipp Russ (ZF Lifetec)
Monitoring the Driver’s Heart
Balancing the promise and technical reality of real-time cardiac monitoring.
Speaker: Martin Oehler (Capical GmbH)
🤖 AI, Machine Learning & Simulation
Scaling In-Cabin Assessments with AI
Leveraging artificial intelligence for fleet-wide driver and occupant state assessments.
Speakers: Sven Bichöl (MOIA) & Dr. Andreas Zweng (emotion3D)
Closing the Domain Gap
Practical strategies for reconciling synthetic and real-world in-cabin data.
Speaker: Karsten Krispin (rabbitAI GmbH)
Non-Invasive Driver State Monitoring
Combining vision-based eye tracking and rPPG for real-time insights.
Speaker: Nadim Maamari (CSEM)
🗣️ HMI, UX & Cabin Interaction
Natural Conversations & Emotion Detection
Enhancing in-car interactions with conversational AI and affective computing.
Speakers: Julian Kornprobst & Gunar Lorenz (Infineon Technologies)
Smart Steering Wheel Interfaces
Creating intuitive HMI experiences through multi-functional steering wheels.
Speakers: Benjamin Gallais & Apoorva Dinesh (Renesas)
Emotionally Intelligent Vehicles
Designing emotionally responsive cabins through AI-driven affective analysis.
Speakers: Atul Gaikwad & Rasik Fulzele (Podlabs)
📜 Standards, Regulation & Ethics
Euro NCAP’s Vision for 2026 & Beyond
Insights into evolving protocols for driver-centric ADAS.
Speaker: Adriano Palao (Euro NCAP)
Active Safety Systems & Testing
Roundtable discussion on FMVSS 127 and Euro NCAP 2026 validation methodologies.
Speaker: Lionel Bennes (Ansys)
User Acceptance of ADAS
Panel debate on making advanced systems intuitive and widely embraced.
Expect speakers from Volkswagen, SEAT Cupra, Continental, Magna, Gentex, OMNIVISION, Renesas, ZF Lifetec, Infineon Technologies, Anyverse, rabbitAI, Podlabs, and leading academic institutions including the University of Leeds, University of Warwick, and MOIA (Volkswagen Group) — each bringing deep expertise in driver and occupant monitoring, AI-driven in-cabin assessment, human factors, advanced imaging, and next-generation HMI and UX design.
🤝 Exhibition & Networking
Meet 1200+ attendees from across the cabin sensing ecosystem. Browse a packed exhibition, get hands-on with new tech demos, and build valuable connections with industry innovators—all in the vibrant setting of Barcelona.
💡 Why Attend InCabin Europe 2025?
- Get ahead of the curve on in-cabin sensing innovation, occupant monitoring validation, and AI-driven driver and passenger experience.
- Learn directly from leading engineers and researchers tackling real-world use cases
- Network with 1200+ professionals in a focused, high-level environment
- Access exclusive technical tutorials and recordings on AutoSensPLUS post-event
Interested in exterior sensing technology?
With a pass to InCabin USA, you’ll also gain access to our co-located sister event, AutoSens. This means that with either an InCabin OR AutoSens Full Event Pass, you can mix and match between the tutorials! Take a look at the AutoSens tutorials here >>
