6. International VDI Conference - Automotive HMI and Connectivity
- Gain insight into the newest industry thinking about automated driving and vehicle connectivity in relation to HMI.
- Learn about new HMI technology, including virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence.
- Find out about the road safety implications of these new technologies and external communication of vehicles
- Expand your professional network at an exclusive evening get-together and discuss and exchange ideas with international experts in the field at the conference.

The VDI Automotive HMI & Connectivity conference will discuss the development of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) in relation to developments in autonomous driving, the interaction between driver and vehicle as well as the communication and connection between various vehicles themselves (V2X). By taking part, you will learn about a wide variety of innovation and technology in the areas of cockpit design, user experience, user research and testing, artificial intelligence, HMI control as well as road safety, amongst others. Be part of the future of mobility at this innovative VDI conference.
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Graphical and voice user interfaces: A mulit-modal challenge for drivers and researchers
Author: Philipp Reiter & Carina de Lopez, eye square GmbH
Man and machine as one?
Autonomous driving is on the rise and we are starting to see increasing numbers of automated vehicles on the road. These so-called ‘mixed traffic environments’ require new approaches to the Human Machine Interface (HMI) as well as different ways of looking at information and communication flows. New developments in areas such as augmented and virtual reality provide for exciting new options in HMI by improving user experiences and increasing levels of digitalization in vehicles. Furthermore, user demands are constantly changing and manufacturers and developers need to keep pace with consumer tastes, trends and behaviors.
The VDI Automotive HMI & Connectivity conference will look at how the connection between man and machine can respond to these new technological breakthroughs and a constantly changing reality on our roads. From autonomous driving and increasing connectivity to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Vehicle Communication (V2X), this conference will look at the future of mobility and give you the opportunity to discuss, engage and exchange ideas with professionals and experts in the field.
Content of the Conference
The VDI Automotive HMI & Connectivity conference will cover the following areas, amongst others:
- HMI under the influence of increased automated driving
- Internal and external HMI
- Increasing complexity and multi-modular HMI concepts – customization vs. standardization
- New technologies in the cockpit (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality)
- HMI & User experience
- Artificial Intelligence for an enhanced UX
- HMI controls and technologies: From hard keys to natural voice interaction
- User research and testing
- Road safety: Driver monitoring (DMS) and advanced driver assistance (ADAS)
- V2X, V2V & IoT
- HMI Software: Device connectivity and smartphone integration
08:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
10:00 | Chair’s Welcome and opening Address |
I. Cockpit Design and Technologies | |
10:15 | Smart Glazings towards an integrated multimodal HMI
Dr. Thibaut Heitz, Innovation and R&D Director, co-authors: Adil Jaafar, Innovation program Manager & Margaux Jouve, Development Engineer, all: Saint-Gobain, France |
10:45 | Transforming the Vehicle HMI with conformable and shapeable OLCDs
Rouzet Agaiby, Business Development Manager, FlexEnable, United Kingdom |
11:15 | Interior Cocoon – How to create a new Mobility Experience
Lars Nikoleit, Business Development Manager, gestigon GmbH, Germany |
11:45 | New User Experiences in the Interior, HMI to create a new Magic |
12:15 | Lunch |
13:45 | Interactive World Café Session |
15:00 | Networking & Coffee Break |
II. User Experience now and in the Future | |
15:30 | Critical Role of UX for the Cars of near Future
Narendra Ghate, Chief Designer, Tata Elxsi, India |
16:00 | UX Research for the ultimate digital Device – Automotive UX Research is Key!
Philipp Reiter, Partner & COO, Carina de Lopez, Unit Lead User Experience, both: eye square GmbH, Germany |
16:30 | Why a successful UX in one Country can be a Disaster in another
Andrea Sroczynski, Managing Director, SBD Automotive, Germany |
17:00 | The Future of Automotive UX
Derek Sellin, Vice President, Rightware, Finland |
17:30 | End of Conference Day One |
Get-Together |
III. Automated Driving and it‘s Impact on internal and external HMI | |
09:00 | Humanizing Autonomy: How to design safe Hand-Over and Take-Over Scenarios for highly automated Driving
Bettina Leuchtenberg, Senior Expert HMI, Ergonomics & Usability, Cross Product Solutions, Continental, Germany |
09:30 | Exploring Trust and Acceptance of semi-automated Passenger Vehicles: Results of a Field Study
Norah Neuhuber MSc, Human Factors Researcher, |
10:00 | HMI for external Communication: Insights into a novel Communication between Vehicles and vulnerable Road Users
Dr. Ina Othersen, Project Manager, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Germany |
10:30 | Networking & Coffee Break |
IV. The Potential of increasing Connectivity and 5G | |
11:00 | Automotive HMI powered by 5G: How Telecommunication might boost Interaction with the Car
Sebastian Rettlinger, Group Lead HMI/ Creative Supervisor connected mobility, MAGNA Telemotive GmbH, Germany |
11:30 | Cellular 5G for cooperative connected automated Mobility
Tim Wouda MBA MSc, Strategy Director Smart Mobility, Ericsson, The Netherlands |
12:00 | Lunch |
V. Automotive HMI – A digital melting Pot | |
13:00 | The digital Car: More than a Smartphone on Wheels
David Holecek, Director Digital Experience, Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden |
13:30 | Energy Management in electric Vehicles: Qualitative and designoriented Studies
Prof. Dr. Cristian Bogdan, Associate Professor, |
14:00 | The Human-Vehicle-Environment: Closed Loop for virtual HMI Experience
Lionel Bennes PhD, Product Manager VRXPERIENCE HMI, Ansys Inc., France |
14:30 | Closing Remarks |
14:45 | End of Conference |
Target audience for the conference
The VDI Automotive HMI & Connectivity conference is specifically designed for managers, specialists, experts and professionals working in the following areas, amongst others:
- Automotive OEMs and suppliers
- IT experts in HMI, UX, UI, Infotainment
- (User) research institutes
Your Conference Chair
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerrit Meixner, Managing Director, UniTyLab, Heilbronn University.
Book now
You work in vehicle design, engineering or manufacturing and are interested in how the human machine interface will change as a result of developments in connectivity, digitalization and automation? You’d like to be at the forefront of new developments in mobility and learn about cockpit design, user experience and connected cars. Then book your space at the VDI Automotive HMI & Connectivity conference now.
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