Beyond Driving. Together We Innovate.

Experience a premium, customer-focused environment where the latest advancements in automotive technology, components, systems, solutions, and services take center stage. Attendees will connect directly with Schaeffler’s top experts and engineers through captivating technical presentations, interactive exhibits, and engaging discussions designed to both inspire and inform.

Electrification, connectivity, automation and software-defined solutions are presenting opportunities to not only shape the future of automotive technology, but rather the future of any industry where motion is required. The need for intelligent, interconnected systems extends beyond vehicles into everything from humanoids and robotics to aerospace, and even satellites. At Schaeffler, our expertise ranges across the entire mobility spectrum, and we are uniquely positioned to also lead in these areas.

Our commitment to sustainability is integrated by design as we develop production lifecycles around renewable materials, clean manufacturing and reduced environmental impact. AI is also playing an invaluable role in our manufacturing excellence. Through AI-powered production systems, predictive analytics and intelligent automation, Schaeffler is achieving world‑class precision. This ensures that every solution we provide is not only innovative but also reliable, scalable and efficient.

The Schaeffler Automotive Symposium builds upon nearly five decades of technological progress. What began as the Transmission Conference in Germany in 1978 has grown into Schaeffler’s most important customer event – spanning continents and serving as a global platform for automotive innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

For the first time in 2026, the event will showcase the combined strengths of Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies. Together, this unified expertise highlights how our origins have evolved into a dynamic, expanded product portfolio across E‑Mobility, Powertrain and Chassis, and Energy Management.

The 2026 Schaeffler Automotive Symposium marks the next chapter in a journey shaped by innovation, partnership, and continual technological advancement.

Together with our customers, we combine leadership, deep expertise, and forward‑thinking innovation to deliver solutions tailored to the unique needs of the industry. By working side‑by‑side, we turn shared challenges into breakthrough advancements for automotive technology. We’re excited to welcome you to our premier event – where these collaborations come to life.

While attendance is by invitation‑only, if you’re interested in joining us and haven’t yet received an invitation, please complete our registration form.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: Hudson’s Detroit, 1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit, MI 48266

Located in the heart of Motor City, Hudson’s Detroit is a visionary redevelopment of the historic J.L. Hudson Department Store now transformed into a modern, upscale venue and event destination.

The symposium experience includes:

• Technical presentations — These deep‑dive sessions will showcase how Schaeffler’s pioneering technologies are transforming the automotive industry and delivering meaningful value to our customers. With topics like Vehicle Control, Powertrain (BEV and HEV), Chassis and Body, and Energy Management, our experts will share breakthrough research, real‑world applications, and strategic perspectives to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
• Interactive exhibits — Explore a wide array of Schaeffler innovations through immersive demonstrations and exhibits where attendees will gain insight into the latest advancements in powertrain and chassis systems, intelligent components, software-defined solutions, and autonomous driving. Schaeffler subject-matter experts will be available to answer any questions and provide deeper insights into how our technologies are tailored to meet regional needs and global market demands.

Technical presentations will feature topics from the areas of Vehicle Control, Powertrains, Chassis and Body, Energy Management and Commercial Vehicles including:

A more detailed agenda to follow

Our overarching technology clusters form the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 central themes. These clusters - Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management - reflect how systems interact, how innovations progress across our product portfolio, and how our solutions integrate into different vehicle functions.