AutoSens Europe returns to Barcelona from 7–9th October 2025, bringing together the brightest minds in automotive sensing and ADAS technology.
Hosted at the iconic Palau de Congressos, this global event gathers engineers, researchers, and business leaders working at the cutting edge of autonomous vehicle perception. With more than 70 expert speakers, hands-on tutorials, and two days of deeply technical conference sessions, the 2025 agenda reflects the growing complexity and opportunity in the automotive sensing ecosystem.
Whether you’re developing new LiDAR algorithms, validating sensor fusion, or navigating the regulatory landscape, AutoSens Europe delivers practical knowledge, collaborative debate, and real-world solutions. This year marks a special moment: the 10th anniversary of AutoSens, celebrating a decade of community, innovation, and progress.
Check out the agenda highlights below ⬇
🎤 Agenda Highlights
Across two content-packed days, the main stage will welcome thought leaders from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, academic experts, and startups. Each session is grounded in real engineering challenges, emerging standards, and applied innovation.
🔧 Tutorials & Foundations
Introduction to Optics for Automotive Thermal Imaging
Understand the fundamentals of thermal imaging systems in vehicles.
Speaker: John Franks (Umicore)
Windscreen Optical Quality
Assessing and improving optical properties of automotive glass for sensors.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Alex Braun (Hochschule Düsseldorf)
Pixels Unpacked
From classical pixel architectures to cutting-edge sensor innovations.
Speaker: Albert Theuwissen (Harvest Imaging)
The Autonomous Vehicle Building Blocks
An expert guide to essential components enabling safe AV deployment.
Speakers: Benjamin May (AMX13) & Sven Fleck (SmartSurv Vision Systems)
🚗 OEM & Tier 1 Strategy
10 Years of AutoSens: Perspectives from a Tier 1
Reflections on a decade of perception technologies and their evolution.
Speaker: Martin Punke (Continental)
Sensing Systems in AV Fleets
How large-scale autonomous vehicle deployments utilize advanced sensing platforms.
Speaker: Simon Verghese (Waymo)
📷 Precision Perception & Sensor Hardware
Next-Gen RGB & IR Imaging
Architectures for high-performance in-cabin and exterior sensing.
Speaker: Mario Heid (OMNIVISION)
High Precision Camera Calibration
Improving ADAS camera accuracy for safety-critical applications.
Speakers: Moritz Kick & David Rychtarik (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Terahertz Imaging: A New Category of Sensing
Expanding the sensor suite with advanced terahertz solutions for ADAS.
Speaker: Dr. Gunnar Juergens (TeraDAR)
Innovative Metrology for Optical Quality
Measuring and optimizing camera performance for ADAS perception.
Speaker: Gonzague Bonin (Saint-Gobain)
🤖 AI, Simulation & Advanced Computing
AI for Level 2+ Driving Assistance
A data-driven approach to enhancing driver assistance capabilities.
Speaker: Alejandro Morate (Zeekr Technology Europe)
RealSimE: Imagery-Driven HD Mapping
Scalable real-world/simulated environments for AV testing.
Speakers: Nastaran Saberi & Amin Gharebaghi (GeoMate)
Beyond Bounding Boxes
Achieving semantic understanding of driving videos with advanced AI.
Speaker: Mustafa Bal (NomadicML)
Testing Vision Transformers
Evaluating AI performance on compressed raw automotive sensor data.
Speakers: Bruno Sanguinetti (Dotphoton AG) & Claus Spizig (Robert Bosch)
🧩 Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion & Interfaces
Low-Level Sensor Fusion for Level 2–4
Practical implementations and advantages for robust perception systems.
Speakers: Aniss Ouyeder (Continental) & Pier Paolo Porta (Ambarella)
Early Fusion for Reliable AI Perception
Unifying sensor modalities for enhanced scene understanding.
Speaker: Tobias Aderum (Magna Electronics)
Radar SLAM for Localization & Mapping
Advancing AV positioning through radar-based simultaneous localization and mapping.
Speakers: Amit Kumar & Amit Sulakhe (Cadence)
📜 Standards, Regulation & Safety
Impact of Global Regulations on Sensor Setups
How evolving standards reshape ADAS architectures and feature sets.
Speaker: Matthias Schulze (ECARX)
Functional Safety & Cybersecurity in AI Vehicles
Protecting advanced perception platforms with rigorous safety and security measures.
Speaker: Pavithra C Suriyanarayanan (Synopsys)
Euro NCAP’s Vision for 2026 & Beyond
Insights into future driver-centric ADAS protocols.
Speaker: Adriano Palao (Euro NCAP)
Expect speakers from Continental, Volkswagen, Magna, Renault, BMW, Bosch, Waymo, Zeekr, OMNIVISION, Marvell, Valens, Synopsys, onsemi, Cadence, Analog Devices, and TeraDAR—each sharing expertise on sensor innovation, perception system design, AI-driven development, and the evolving regulatory and validation landscape for ADAS and automated driving.
🤝 Networking & Exhibition
Beyond the talks, AutoSens Europe is a hub for connection. With exhibitors showcasing the latest hardware, software, and simulation platforms, it’s a chance to experience future tech hands-on. The event also includes roundtables, receptions, and structured networking—ideal for forming partnerships, sourcing solutions, or landing your next collaboration.
💡 Why Attend AutoSens Europe 2025?
- Get ahead of the curve on sensor innovation, ADAS validation, and AI-driven perception
- Learn directly from leading engineers and researchers tackling real-world use cases
- Network with 1200+ professionals in a focused, high-level environment
- Access exclusive technical tutorials and recordings on AutoSensPLUS post-event
Interested in in-cabin monitoring technology?
With a pass to AutoSens Europe, you’ll also get full access to our co-located sister event, InCabin. This means that with either an AutoSens OR InCabin Pass, you can mix and match between the agenda sessions! Explore the InCabin agenda here >>
