Automotive Testing Expo Europe – Precision, safety, and innovation for tomorrow's mobility

The leading international trade fair for vehicle development, validation, and quality assurance

Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart is a leading global trade fair for everything related to testing, inspecting, validating, and developing modern vehicles. Every summer, the Stuttgart Exhibition Center becomes the central meeting place for engineers, developers, suppliers, and vehicle manufacturers who work together to make vehicles safer, more efficient, more comfortable, and more sustainable. The trade fair is part of a global series of events—with sister fairs in the USA, China, and India—but the Stuttgart location has a special significance as the home of many OEMs and suppliers. With several hundred exhibitors from more than 25 countries and thousands of trade visitors from all over the world, Automotive Testing Expo Europe offers a unique overview of the current state and future of automotive development.

Technologies throughout the entire vehicle development process

The trade fair covers an impressively wide range of products and services related to vehicle testing—from classic driving tests to highly complex simulation and software technology:

• NVH analysis (noise, vibration, harshness)
• Driver assistance systems (ADAS) & autonomous driving
• Emission testing and exhaust gas analysis
• Electrical test benches and high-voltage tests
• Crash test systems and safety technology
• Battery and charging infrastructure tests (e-mobility)
• Environmental simulation (cold, heat, humidity, dust)
• Material testing and aging simulation
• Thermal management systems
• Data loggers, telemetry, measurement technology, and sensor technology
• Test software, digital twins, HIL/SIL systems
• AI-based analysis methods and predictive testing

Many of these solutions will be presented live at the trade fair—on test benches, in mobile test facilities, or as virtual reality applications. This makes the trade fair particularly practical and vivid. Anyone interested in other trade fairs in the region will find a comprehensive overview of the regional event portfolio at Stuttgart Trade Fair.

Focus on e-mobility, autonomous systems, and new drive concepts

The automotive industry is undergoing profound change—away from traditional combustion engines and toward electrified, connected, and automated vehicles. Testing Expo is responding to this trend with a clear focus on testing technologies for alternative drive systems, battery technologies, software architectures, and human-machine interaction. One particularly dynamic area is the testing of ADAS systems and sensor fusion. Whether LIDAR, radar, camera, or ultrasound – the integration and reliability of these systems is crucial for the safety of autonomous vehicles. The trade fair shows how high-precision testing is carried out in simulations and real-world tests. Cyber-physical security, automated fleet management, and over-the-air updates are also new testing fields that are becoming increasingly important – both at the hardware and software level.

International platform for exchange and networking

Automotive Testing Expo Europe is not only a product show, but also a strategic networking event. OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, start-ups, research institutions, and engineering service providers come together to discuss new projects, challenges, and partnerships. Many companies use the trade fair to present new technologies, exchange ideas with existing customers, and establish new business contacts. The international character of the event is a major advantage: the trade fair brings together decision-makers from Europe, Asia, and America in one place.

Accompanying conference & expert talks – expertise on stage

A high-caliber trade congress will be held in parallel with the exhibition. Here, specialists from industry, science, and standardization will give presentations on current developments, standards, and future trends. Topics such as “Simulation and real-world testing in combination,” “Validation of automated driving functions,” and “Test methods for electric drives” are on the agenda, as are questions of sustainability and resource consumption in the test phase. In addition, many exhibitors will offer mini-workshops, tech talks, and panels for in-depth discussions.

Automotive Testing Expo Europe – where the future becomes reality

For anyone involved in the development, quality assurance, or integration of vehicle components, Automotive Testing Expo Europe is an unmissable event. It shows how innovation becomes safe—and how testing needs to be rethought in a digitalized mobility world. Whether classic test bench technology, intelligent sensor technology, or cloud-based analysis systems: the trade fair offers a comprehensive picture of how the vehicles of tomorrow are being created—and how they are reliably getting onto the road. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.testing-expo.com/europe