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Dortmund Auto Day 2026

21st Dortmund Auto Day – A Dialogue Between Science and Practice

DortmunderAutoTag 2026 Participants © Dorothe Lunte​/​TU Dortmund
In 2026, Prof. Torsten Bertram once again welcomed numerous sponsors and participants to the 21st Dortmund Auto Day at TU Dortmund University.
On September 3, the Chair of Control Systems Engineering hosted the 21st Dortmund Auto Day on the South Campus. Experts from academia and industry provided insights into research topics and forward-looking developments in the automotive industry and the mobility transition through presentations and a trade exhibition. Every year, the event provides a platform to exchange ideas on the latest technological advancements, forge valuable connections, and jointly develop visions for the mobility of tomorrow.

The technical presentations focused, among other topics, on autonomous driving, new approaches to human-machine interaction, the teleoperation of automated vehicles, and the use of artificial intelligence to design intelligent and safe transportation systems.

The program was complemented by a trade exhibition where companies and institutions presented research vehicles, demonstrators, and other exhibits, offering insights into current developments in mobility research and technology.

Exhibitors and partners at this year’s DortmunderAutoTag included the BMW branch in Dortmund (main sponsor), CarByte Engineering GmbH (Rülzheim) as a supporter, HOLON GmbH (Paderborn), AMETEK CTS Europe GmbH (Kamen), EMC Test NRW GmbH (Dortmund), and GET racing Dortmund e. V., the Formula Student team from TU Dortmund University.

In addition, researchers from TU Dortmund University, together with industry partners, presented their publicly funded research projects on the mobility of the future.

The research approaches range from fundamental scientific questions to practical applications. Among other things, the focus is on sensor fusion in autonomous vehicles and the current challenges of connectivity in the automotive sector.

21st Dortmund Car Day, Welcome Remarks by Prof. Bertram © Dorothe Lunte​/​TU Dortmund
DortmunderAutoTag 2026 Auditorium © Dorothe Lunte​/​TU Dortmund
Holon’s autonomous vehicle © Dorothe Lunte​/​TU Dortmund

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