The International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK), was held for the 44^th time this year. As is tradition, it took place at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria from April 26^th to 28^th, and was attended by more than 1,000 participants from many different countries. For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the event could be attended by participants from Asian countries again.

  Over 80 presentations could be attended in three parallel sessions. Further in-depth video lectures were held in "virtual sessions" on the web platform during the event.

  At this annual event, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.

Official logo (44th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Logo: © ÖVK/Kucera)	Event venue at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria (44th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Picture: © MarkLines Europe GmbH)

  Main topics of this year's symposium were current trends in drive systems, energy sources for mobility and the co-existence of batteries, fuel cell and combustion engines.

  Besides driveline technologies, topics such as charging technologies, autonomous driving and connectivity were addressed as well.

  The full agenda of lectures can be viewed on the official website (https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/en/programme/technical-programme) and the conference documents – also for previous symposia - can be ordered here (https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/en/conference-documents).

  On the evening of the first day and during break time, participants had the opportunity to visit 45 booths at the accompanying trade exhibition. Suppliers, service and solution providers, research institutes and engineering consultancy companies showcased their latest products, technologies and concepts.

  In the outside area participants were offered the opportunity to take a close look at the latest technologies in vehicles on display and experience these with a test drive.

Test vehicles at the entrance of the venue (44th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Pictures: © MarkLines Europe GmbH)

  This is part three of the event report, which highlights two of the technical lectures.

  Part one covers a summary of some of the keynotes of the opening plenary session and the subsequent round of questions and part two includes an outline of the plenary closing sessions and the closing panel discussion.

Vienna Motor Symposium 2023 Archives of Exhibits

Vienna Motor Symposium 2022 Archives of Exhibits

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