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1 | Design Synergy Café: How Can Companies Foster a Seamless and Collaborative Relationship Between UX and UI Teams to Enhance HMI?

In many companies, there is still often a tense relationship between the UX and the UI team – Who owns what, and who is responsible for what? Can those two teams work collaboratively without ownership conflicts? Have companies overcome the long-term confusion between what is UX and what is UI? How does UI influence UX,Read more

2 | Challenge Your Peers: How Can We Design Future HMI for Reclined or Supine Seating Positions?

What are the relevant use cases for reclined seating positions? Which ergonomic considerations need to be made when designing HMI for passengers in a supine or reclined position? What are the main challenges for visibility, reachability, and interaction with displays and controls in a supine posture? How would controls and displays be arranged with regardRead more

2 | icebreaker: How Can HMI Ecosystems and AI Co-Shape Automotive Innovations?

How does HMI enhance the functionality and user experience of AI in cars? How can AI-HMI integration improve driver safety and reduce cognitive load? What challenges exist in developing AI-driven HMI systems, and how can they be overcome? How does the HMI ecosystem adapt to AI use cases like autonomous driving and infotainment? How mightRead more

5 | Challenge Your Peers: How Can HMIs for Active Safety and Autonomous Driving Systems Effectively Balance Information Delivery, User Trust, and Intervention Readiness?

How can the HMI clearly and intuitively indicate the current operational mode in real time to ensure driver awareness under all conditions? What is the most effective way for the HMI to communicate the division of responsibilities between the driver and the vehicle? How can this communication adapt dynamically to changing contexts? How can theRead more

6 | Challenge Your Peers: What Are the Key Considerations When Designing an Automotive HMI for Multiple Users?

Do we even need multi-agent automotive research for HMI design, or can we focus on individual users? Which theories of human behavior, developed with one user in mind, need to be updated for multi-user environments? What are the biggest obstacles to conducting multi-agent research in automotive HMI design? How can we advance the state ofRead more

Icebreaker Sessions – Break the Ice and get the Show on the Road!

What is the Icebreaker Session? The Icebreaker session takes place in the evening before the event starts. Just when everyone arrives, we are inviting you to join us for some early networking and give you the chance to settle in the atmosphere of the event. This is the time and place to share your thought-provokingRead more

5 | Challenge Your Peers: How Will Heads-Up Displays and AV Innovations Transform the Future of Vehicle Design and HMI?

What unique aspects of the Autonomous Vehicle platform make it distinct, and why are they essential for future development? Which factors could be major stumbling blocks in making AVs future-ready, and how might Heads-Up Displays serve as key enablers in overcoming these obstacles? Why is the user interface critical for enhancing the overall AV experience,Read more

4 | L5 HMI Concept Café: What are the Important Factors Driving L5 HMI Experiences & Effectiveness?

What activities will be most prevalent in AV cabins?  Which societal trends will most significantly impact in-cabin sensing technologies? How can we make it more connected to sensors, gesture control, etc.?  In what ways might infrastructure development influence the evolution of in-cabin sensing systems? Who will drive integration efforts within the in-cabin sensing ecosystem?Read more

4 | Challenge Your Peers: How Can Car HMI Design Be More Inclusive and Accessible for Different Drivers?

How can HMI design better address the needs of users with visual impairments, physical disabilities, or limited mobility? In what ways can HMI be adapted to better assist drivers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other sensory impairments? What specific features can be included in Car HMI to support neurodivergent individuals and reduceRead more

2 | Biometric Tech Café: How Are Biometric Technologies Shaping the Future of Personalized Mobility?

What are the most promising biometric technologies for vehicles? How is user trust addressed in biometric data collection? What role do biometrics play in driver safety and wellness? How does personalization impact the shared mobility experience? What are the privacy implications of biometric integrations?Read more