VI-grade, a supplier of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development technologies, has announced the final programme and confirmed speaker line-up for the Smart Prototypes Summit, taking place from 19-22 May, 2026, at the VI-grade SimCenter in Udine, Italy.
The Summit is due to bring together more than 40 industry presentations, 26 live demonstrations, and six technology tracks spanning vehicle dynamics, NVH, ADAS, hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation, durability, and electrified powertrains. The Summit has been created to cover the full ecosystem of modern vehicle development, from simulation and testing, to AI-supported data workflows and digital twin validation.
VI-grade says that it has received strong interest in the 2026 summit, with over 300 registrations already confirmed for the in-person event, representing more than 90 companies across the global mobility ecosystem, with further attendees expected. The full agenda is available for download at https://www2.news.vi-grade.com/SPS2026_Official_Program
For those unable to attend in Udine, all presentations will also be live streamed (see below).
Broad industry participation
The final event programme features talks from OEMs, suppliers, technology providers, and research organisations, including:
Alpine, Apollo Tyres, Astemo, Automobili Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini & Meccanica 42, BASF, Brembo, Bridgestone & Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Case New Holland, CETIM, cosin scientific software, EDAG Group, Ferrari, Hyundai Motor Technical Center & Applus+ IDIADA, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG & MdynamiX, Michelin SIMIX & EDAG Group, MOVEdot, Multimatic, Nissan & Horiba Mira, Pirelli & MegaRide, Politecnico di Milano & Toyota Motor Europe, Porsche Engineering, S&VL & Mazda , Stellantis, Stellantis & MegaRide, Synopsys, Tesla, TOGG & Horiba MIRA, University of Salento & Porsche Engineering, Valeo, Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars & Cadence.
This diverse speaker lineup reflects the full ecosystem of modern vehicle development, from simulation and testing to AI, materials, and advanced engineering workflows and Smart Testing.
Global access via live streaming
For those unable to attend the summit in Udine, and to extend global access to the event, all presentations on 20 and 21 May will be live streamed via Wistia, providing access to the full conference programme. There is no charge to view the live streamed sessions.
The livestream will be delivered across six sessions, with registration available on the official event website.
The Smart Prototypes Summit 2026 is supported by leading media partners, including Vehicle Dynamics International.
Registration for in-person attendance at the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026 remains open. The full agenda, speaker details, and livestream access are available on the official event website.
