InCabin Europe Preliminary Agenda

Expert content for engineers

Schedule of events

Tuesday

October 7th

Tutorials

Exhibitor Setup

Exhibition Opens

Roundtables

Exhibition opens for Welcome Drinks Reception

Wednesday

October 8th

Conference & Exhibition

Drinks Reception

Thursday

October 9th

Conference & Exhibition

Exhibitor Tear down

KEY TOPICS

Occupant and Driver Monitoring Technologies

Explore next-gen monitoring systems track attention, fatigue, and behaviour in real time. Get the latest on how engineers are turning sensor data into actionable insights that enhance safety and situational awareness.

Testing, Validation, and Compliance

Robust validation ensures in-cabin technologies meet evolving safety, regulatory, and performance standards. Understand the latest compliance requirements, and how engineers are effectively validating the latest in cabin technologies to comply with regulation.

Data, AI, and Connectivity in the Cabin

Connected cabins generate streams of rich data for AI-driven insights. Smart integration turns this data into predictive, adaptive, and personalized experiences for the end users.

In-Vehicle Infotainment and Augmented Reality

AR and infotainment blend entertainment with real-time information overlays. Deep dive into how automotive engineers are building systems that engage, inform, and enhance the driving environment.

Human Factors, UX, and HMI

Designing intuitive interfaces ensures drivers and passengers interact seamlessly with vehicle systems. Understand how human-centered engineering bridges technology and real-world usability.

Audio, Voice & Conversational Interfaces

Advanced audio developments in the cabin are extensive, from active noise cancellation to voice assistants. Explore how engineers are innovating the audio sphere within the cabin and how this can be harnessed for a seamless and luxury experience.

SAFETY & REGULATION

Exploring developments in the regulatory landscape and what’s next for in-cabin monitoring

HMI

Opening up discussion on the latest design trends and evaluation and research practices

HUMAN
FACTORS

Conversations around comfort, privacy and well-being; including the shift towards software-defined vehicles

THE ROAD AHEAD

Building an immersive car and enhancing the user experience

Also on the agenda...

Interior monitoring sensor developments and system integration
Challenges of testing, verification and validation
HMI considerations and standards

Human Factors and User Experience in the Cabin
Algorithmic challenges and interpretation of in-cabin signals
DMS Evolution and Impairment Detection

Role of AI and Ethics in Vehicle Cabin and Synthetic Data
Innovation in In-Cabin Hardware (cameras and beyond
Infotainment and comfort applications driving OEM decisions

Shaping Tomorrow's Automotive Sensing Landscape, One Discussion at a Time

Attendees can expect to see sessions covering topics from legislative and regulatory updates on automotive safety, through to the evolution of comfort features in the cabin. A core focus will be given to HMI designs and evaluation, Engineers will understand how HMI should underpin what they are doing, whilst understanding more about how OEMs can differentiate themselves via in-cabin technology and innovations that are being developed to help them do so.

Key focus areas for InCabin include AI and Ethics, Next-Gen Automotive Sensing and Monitoring, Displays and Interactions, Human Factors and Safety.

Technical Tutorials

Only available to Learn Pass holders, our tutorials are the perfect opportunity to dive deep into core industry topics, interact with industry leaders, collaborate with like-minded engineers, and elevate your expertise by tackling tough questions and broadening your skill set.

Check out more details on the first two of four tutorials to be announced below.

Vision, Thermal, Audio, and Behavioural Intelligence in the Cabin

Ghazal Farhani
Research – Data Analytics and Machine Learning
National Research Council Canada

Modern vehicle cabins are evolving into intelligent sensing spaces, equipped with cameras, thermal sensors, microphones, and vehicle signals that continuously observe driver behaviour. Explore how multi-modal driver monitoring systems fuse visual, thermal, audio, and contextual data to move beyond reactive alerts toward predictive assessment of driver state, enabling safer, more adaptive vehicles

Where Inside Meets Outside: Humanising the Automotive Experience

Dr. Aysar Ghassan
Course Director, MA Automotive & Transport Design
Coventry University

As car design evolves, their interiors are being shaped by wider design, cultural, and technological shifts. This tutorial examines how designers are rethinking the relationship between inside and outside the cabin, how they are integrating new and old aesthetics, and creating more cohesive, human-centred automotive experiences.

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS

Check out the first batch of expert-led sessions on our Agenda for InCabin Europe.
Watch this space for more keynotes, presentations and panels to be announced soon.

Keynote Presentations

The Next Frontier of In-Cabin Audio Experiences

Dr Samira Mohamady
Expert in Sound Systems, Vehicle Acoustics & HMI, Chair of the Noise and Vibration (NAS) Subcommittee of the AES Automotive Conference, and Lecturer
Technical University of Ingolstadt

Audio is no longer just about music or calls. Explore cutting-edge audio innovations that transform the cabin into a smart, adaptive, and personalized sound environment. blending acoustics, AI, and personalization to redefine luxury, wellness, and engagement inside the vehicle.

Infotainment & AI convergence – One unified stack for cabin, ADAS & enterprise AI

Natalie Stormanns
Associated Partner, Head of Infotainment & Connected Services
MHP – A Porsche Company

Explore how infotainment is becomes an integral part of a unified AI stack, and how the boundaries between vehicle domains are dissolving.

Balancing Security and Privacy with Human-Centered In-Cabin Systems

As in-cabin systems become more intelligent and data-driven, balancing robust security with occupant privacy is critical. Explore human-centered design approaches that protect data, build trust, and enable compliant, user-accepted in-vehicle experiences.

Speaker to be announced soon!

From Automotive Software to Consumer‑Grade Experiences with In‑Cabin Agentic AI

Amir Baruch
Group Product Manager, Smart Cockpit Geolocation & AI
Stellantis

A journey from traditional automotive development toward the consumer‑software techniques that drive engagement today—made even more powerful by Agentic AI that reduces friction, anticipates needs, and creates intuitive in‑cabin experiences.

Truly Autonomous: Enabling Autonomy in Space

Abbie Hutty
Lead Systems Engineer and Systems Engineering Group Manager
ispace, inc

Operating millions of miles from human intervention, Mars Rover represents the ultimate test of autonomous systems. Learn how perception, decision-making, and fault tolerance in space autonomy can inform the future of truly autonomous vehicles on Earth.

IVI and Compliant Displays

Orchestrating Complexity: Integration Architecture for Multi-OS IVI Platforms

Changhyeok Bae
Principal Software Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Innovation Labs

Keynote Panels

Human-Machine Interaction Considerations in Autonomous Vehicles: User Needs, Requirements, and Trust

Javier Ibanez-Guzman
Corporate Expert, Autonomous Vehicles
Renault (AMPERE)

Davide Maggi
Project Officer – Human Factors Specialist, Connected, Automated and Smart Mobility
European Commission Joint Research Committee

Understanding user needs and expectations for human–machine interaction across different levels of vehicle automation, including pitfalls and feedback from use cases

Inferring the Driver and Vehicle needs so they can complement each other and ensure the vehicle behaviour as it navigates

Defining HMI requirements to ensure clarity, usability, accessibility, and safe transitions of control between vehicle and user

Building user trust through transparent system behaviour, effective communication, and consistent performance in real-world driving scenarios

Building the machine trust on the level of engagement of the driver to ensure the transition from the machine to the driver

Trust, Safety, and Regulation: Why In-Cabin Intelligence Is Mission-Critical

Tyler Warga
Senior Product Manager
Bosch

Cesar Ocampo Lecaros
Lead Cabin Monitoring
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Europe

Pedro Da Silva Coutinho de Almeida
Head of Department In Cabin Monitoring
Volkswagen

Craig Turner
Vice President and Managing Director, Digital Cockpit & Middleware
Aptiv

In-cabin sensing is becoming central to vehicle safety, regulatory compliance, and user trust. This session examines how driver and occupant monitoring technologies are shaping safer automation and enabling the next wave of regulated features.

Harnessing Multi-modal Reasoning in the Cabin for better Predictivity

Modern cabins are equipped with a wealth of sensors capturing visual, audio, and behavioral data. Deep dive into how multi-modal reasoning enables predictive insights into driver state, passenger needs, and vehicle context, and how to identify and overcome roadblocks.

Panellists to be announced soon!

A Wake-Up Call from China: What Automakers in Europe Must Learn and Unlearn about Vehicles of the Future