Tire-Chassis-Road Conference 2026
Johann Pankau has been selected as a keynote speaker at the prestigious VDI (German SAE) conference “Tire-Chassis-Road,” where he will present:
Tire NVH and Ride Comfort: Critical Review of Testing Methods through the Lens of Tire-Road Interaction – Strategies, Surfaces, Pros, Cons, and Pathways Forward
Recognized as the leading conference for innovation, technology, and scientific exchange in the field, VDI Tire-Chassis-Road gathers top experts from the tire industry, vehicle manufacturers, the road sector, academia, and suppliers from across Europe.
The 23rd Tire-Chassis-Road Conference will be held September 29-30, 2026, in Hannover, Germany.
Digitalization and decarbonization are the two major drivers of profound change across all sectors – including mobility. Advances in (partially) autonomous driving and the increasing electrification of powertrains are also transforming chassis and tire development as well as road construction. In addition, environmental aspects such as tire wear and brake dust are increasingly being discussed publicly. The tire and chassis community is therefore called upon to collaboratively develop new solutions and optimize communication.
The 23rd VDI Specialist Conference “Tire – Chassis – Road” is the meeting place for leading experts from industry and research. Representatives from relevant companies, research institutes, and universities present their innovations and projects and discuss the current challenges in tire and suspension development. Hear what the key players from practice have to say and use this information to support your own development work.
This year, the following topics are the focus of the event:
- Driver assistance systems with tire/chassis/road interaction
- Performance/Driving safety through innovative tire/chassis/road systems
- Innovative development methods in simulation and testing
- Rolling resistance optimization via tires/chassis/road interaction
- Sustainable tire production (including recycling)
- Wear and emissions reduction for tires and brakes (including durability)
- Weight reduction on tires and chassis
- Driving dynamics and driving comfort
- Road concepts, road of the future
