International Congress : SIA VISION 2024

A word from Paul-Henri MATHA, Congress President

SIAVISION 2024 was a very rewarding experience for me. Over 500 people came together during the week of the Motor Show to discuss lighting and driving aids. Against a complicated and uncertain French, European and global automotive backdrop.What a pleasure to see so many old colleagues, acquaintances and friends, and to meet so many new people to talk about our shared passion and the challenges ahead.

I thought the event was very well balanced this year, with a section dedicated to ADAS, which helped to increase the interest of the event among our partner companies. The proof: we've never had so many exhibitors!

The main topics discussed were improving safety, the historic theme of the VISION congress. How to improve detection using sensors (lidar, radar, camera, thermal camera) and lighting (in particular thanks to new HD technologies). But also how to synthesise the wealth of information received, analyse it, simulate it and test it, while complying with new regulations, whether European (GSR2), UNECE (R155, R156, R157, ALKS, DCAS) or American (FMVSS127). Signage has also become a major challenge for vehicle manufacturers in terms of design (light signatures, complex geometric shapes, logos and illuminated grids), but also in terms of interaction with other road users (V2X) using screens or ground projection systems.
A final issue that is gaining increasing prominence at events is the importance of sustainability, including reducing power consumption during use, recycling and the use of recycled or bio-sourced materials. For the first time, a number of universities presented their research in this area. Research that is more focused on the well-being of the planet clearly marks a turning point in future R&D investment for our ecosystem.

I would like to thank the SIA for its confidence, the organising committee for its invaluable help, the scientific committee for its technical input and the entire SIA team, without whom this success would not have been possible.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2026 for our next event.

Paul-Henri MATHA