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Congrès International : SIA Powertrain 2026
- JUNE 17-18 2026
- LILLE GRAND PALAIS
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The rapid transformation of the automotive industry to greenhouse gas free mobility is being challenged. Customers are hesitating between full ICE, hybrid and full electric ones. Despite initial steps in passenger cars, current full electric powertrains struggle to meet the requirements of all vehicle segments. Costs of such vehicles is still far above any equivalent conventional powertrain.
The European Commission integrates flexibility: powertrain technology choices will be reassessed for application in 2035 and beyond. Other regions in the world have their own roadmap to sustainable mobility.
How to meet driver’s needs for all types of vehicles? How to make zero emission vehicles affordable for all market segments? How to ensure European production competitiveness and sovereignty? How to reinforce sustainability in the automotive sector?
Energy distribution and storage as well as powertrain technologies are key enablers to meet these goals for all types of mobility.
It is the role of the powertrain engineering community to find new solutions to reduce the CO2 footprint of transportation and mobility. It has the challenge to develop the corresponding powertrains and maximise their efficiency while keeping the initial costs under control. All elements of the life cycle of the powertrain are to be considered.
The 38th SIA POWERTRAIN conference will address the full spectrum of all drivetrain technologies for applications ranging from short range small urban mobility up to long range commercial and off-road vehicles. This includes papers on powertrain themes such as batteries and systems, hydrogen powertrains, hybrids, low carbon fuels, electrified powertrains, power electronics, energy distribution and sustainability.
The SIA POWERTRAIN conference is recognized by automotive stakeholders as an exceptional and unique technical event. International OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, Engineering Companies and many more will share their latest technologies, projects and results.
This edition, once again will be held in Lille in France. Lille is located nearby numerous new plants, development centers and initiatives taken by the automotive industry to support these new powertrains. The conference will take place in the city center and provides plenty of opportunity to have a drink and continue exchanging with your peers before and after the conference days.
After the very successful previous editions in Paris and Lille, with more than 500 participants each, we invite you to join us on this new adventure in Lille.
OUR COMMITTEES
Joël OP DE BEECK, OPmobility - Congress chairman
Agenda
- JUNE 17th
- JUNE 18th
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08:00
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| Plenary session Théâtre Pasteur |
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08:30
Welcome introduction
Jacques LESTIDEAU, CEO - SIA |
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08:35
Opening address
Joël OP DE BEECK, OPmobility |
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08:50
Keynote by Alain RAPOSO, Product and Process Engineering EVP - ACC |
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09:20
Opening panel session : Affordable powertrains made in Europe
Moderator : Christophe AUFRERE, CEO & President, PFA - SIA Alain RAPOSO, Product and Processing Engineering EVP - ACC Christophe DELHOVREN, Power Division Chief Technology Officer - Valeo Yannick RAYNAUD, Emission control & Battery Systems Innovation & Development Director - OPmobility Olivier LESCHIERA, VP Leader of Propulsion Systems West Europe Technical Center - Stellantis Vincent TERRAIL, Projects Director - Ampere |
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10:10
Pitches Democars |
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10:30
Coffee Break in the exhibition & democars
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| Batteries and electric energy storage systems - Architectures Théâtre Pasteur | LCA/Eco-design | Electric Propulsion Systems - Digital Twin and Method |
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11:30
Stellantis Medium Platform Battery. Up to 750 kilometers of range on DS N°8
Jacques MERCIER – Stellantis |
11:30
Product design impact on powertrain components sustainability
Fabrice GAUTIER – FORVIA |
11:30
Development of A Digital Twin to support the design of Advanced Thermal management Solutions for Battery Electric Vehicles
Luciano ROLANDO - Politecnico di Torino |
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12:00
Flexible Cell-to-Pack Architectures for Cost-Effective, Sustainable xEVs: Leveraging Cylindrical Formats to Right-Size Range and Performance
Brahim SOLTANI – IAV |
12:00
Optimal LCA : a view on current automotive systems
Badr-Din LAHMOUMI – OPmobility |
12:00
Digital Twins as Enablers of Sustainable, High-Performance EV Propulsion and Electronics: Insights from EU 2ZERO Projects
Daniel MONTESINOS-MIRACLE - Technical University of Catalonia |
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12:30
Pushing Thermal Limits: Immersion Cooling as a Key Enabler for High-Performance EV Powertrains
Rodrigo AMORIM DIAS – Motul |
12:30
Lifecycle Optimization Through Chemistry: Sodium-Ion for Next-Gen Applications with a Minimal Footprint
Dr. Panagiotis GRIGORIADIS – IAV |
12:30
Software Virtualization at Scale for Automotive ePowertrain
Salim BOUABDALLAH - dSpace |
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13:00
Lunch break in the exhibition & democars |
| Electric Propulsion systems - Motor Théâtre Pasteur | Hydrogen Powertrains, Hybrid powertrains and low carbon fuels | Batteries and electric energy storage systems - Lifetime |
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14:30
Selecting the optimal SiC semiconductor configurationrushless Electrically Excited Synchrounous Motors (EESM) Systems
Pierre DAUGAN - Schaeffler |
14:30
Workshop#7 H2 Fuel Cell Propulsion System (SIA Expert community)
Arnaud Tellier - IAV |
14:30
Challenges related to the evaluation of cell lifetime under real-world usage conditions
Matthieu PLANTIER – Stellantis |
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15:00
Ultra-fast simulation of electric power circuits for inverter software in electric vehicles
Thomas KARASIEWICZ - IPG Automotive France |
15:00
Performance optimization of the hydrogen dome combustion chamber through the injector spray cap designs
Deepak KUMAR – ARAMCO |
15:00
Integrated Methodology for Root Cause Analysis and Repair of Defective Battery Packs at Stellantis
Andrea DE FILIPPO – Stellantis |
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15:30
750V Si/SiC Fusion Switches for Automotive Traction Inverters: A Study on the Effects of Reduced SiC MOSFET Die Areas within a Vehicle Application of the Stellantis Group
Martin GLEICH - Infineon Technologies AG (Neubiberg) |
15:30
Enabling a smooth transition to carbon-neutral propulsion solutions by efficiency-trimmed NH₃ Combustion System for heavy Commercial Vehicles
Thomas KÖRFER – FEV |
15:30
Mechanical Stress Evolution as an Early Indicator of Degradation in 21700 NMC/SiC Lithium-Ion Cells
Matthieu LECOMPTE – IFP Energies Nouvelles |
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16:00
Coffee Break in the exhibition & democars |
| On-Board-Charging Théâtre Pasteur | Electrical Propulsion system - EM-Component | Electrical Propulsion system - Rare earth free |
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17:00
Next Generation On-Board Charger (OBC) for EV/PHEV : Single Stage Dual-Active-Bridge (DAB) Converter
Wendell DA-CUNHA-ALVES – Valeo |
17:00
Enabling Next-Generation e-Drive Performance Through High-Performance Polymers for Insulation and Tribology
Stefano MONTANI - Syensqo Specialty Polymers |
17:00
Brushless Electrically Excited Synchrounous Motors (EESM) Systems
Camelia JIVAN - Valeo Power Division & Thomas HENNINGS - MAHLE |
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17:30
Design and Control of a Compact Single-stage Onboard Charger using Matrix Converter
Jérôme LACHAIZE – Schaeffler |
17:30
Experimental analysis of the leakage characteristics and behavior of an oil cooled electric motor L-shaped lip seal in high-speed conditions
Erwan FOURT - CETIM |
17:30
Development and validation of a magnet-free Pure Synchro-Reluctant Machine for automotive
Misa MILOSAVLJEVIC - IFP Energies Nouvelles |
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18:00
ARCHIMEDES Project: A European cooperation to shape future usage and validation of On-Board Chargers
Jean-Jacques ALLIEZ – Stellantis |
18:00
Heat stable carbonitriding for efficient ePowertrain bearings
Romain THOMAS - NTN Europe |
18:00
Rare-Earth-Free Ferrite-Assisted SynRel Motors for High-Efficiency Light Mobility Applications
Vincent MALLARD - Mov'Ntec |
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18:30
Cocktail dinner in the exhibition & democars |
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21:00
Exhibition closed - End of the day |
- JUNE 17th
- JUNE 18th
Registration
Download General Terms & condition
• Registration fees include participation in the conference, abstracts book and PDF presentations.
• Where it is not possible to send the payment together with the form, each registration should be accompanied by an official purchase order. Failing reception of an official purchase order or payment on the day of the congress, we regret that you will not be allowed entry to the congress.
• When we have received the registration form, we will send you a confirmation message and an invoice. Please indicate the accounts department address when necessary.
• For any cancellation before May 16th 2026, 30% of the registration fee will remain payable to the organisers. After this date, the full fee will be payable. Participants may request a replacement in writing.
Prices VAT excluded (+20%)
Attendees whose participation is free (exhibitors, speakers, committee members, etc.) should contact :
- estelle.fora@sia.fr
Exhibition
Exhibitors
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Ansys
If you've ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge, or put on wearable technology, chances are you've used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. -
Cetim
Cetim, the Technical Centre for Mechanical Industry, was established in France in 1965 in order to improve companiesÂ' competitiveness through mechanical engineering, transfer of innovations and advanced manufacturing solutions. -
CRITT M2A
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dSpace
dSPACE est une société pionnière et innovante qui développe et distribue des outils matériels et logiciels intégrés pour le développement et le test de calculateurs et de contrôleurs mécatroniques. Les systèmes dSPACE sont aussi bien utilisés dans lindustrie automobile, lindustrie aéronautique que le secteur des équipements de contrôle. Nous aidons nos clients à relever les challenges des applications daide à la conduite, de conduite autonome ainsi que délectromobilité. La liste des clients dSPACE comprend pratiquement tous les principaux constructeurs et fournisseurs du domaine automobile. -
EMERSON
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Emitech Group
The multitude of testing environments available in our centres (mechanical, environmental, physical and chemical, electrical, electromagnetic, radio frequency, hydraulic, acoustic etc.), our capacity to meet the strictest requirements for high-risk systems (on-board safety systems, weapons systems, nuclear facilities etc.), our technical accreditations (COFRAC - French Accreditation Committee) and our regulatory credentials (Certified Body for CE Marking, CBTL for the CB Scheme) all combine to make us unique. -
Etas
Founded in 1994, ETAS GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch GmbH with international sales offices in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. <br />
ETAS' portfolio includes vehicle basic software, middleware, and development tools for the realization of software-defined vehicles. Our product solutions and services enable vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to develop and operate them with increased efficiency. <br />
Holistic cybersecurity solutions in the automotive sector are offered via the ESCRYPT brand.<br />
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IAV
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IFP Energies Nouvelles
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IPG Automotive
As a global leader in virtual test driving technology, IPG Automotive develops innovative simulation solutions for vehicle development. Designed for seamless use, the software and hardware products can be applied throughout the entire development process. IPG Automotive is an expert in the field of virtual development methods for the application areas of Autonomous Vehicles, ADAS, Powertrain, and Vehicle Dynamics. Together with its international clients and partners, the company is pioneering simulation technology that is increasing the efficiency of development processes. -
LISI AUTOMOTIVE
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MathWorks
Accelerating the pace of engineering and science. MathWorks est le principal éditeur de logiciels de calcul scientifique et technique, pour les ingénieurs et les scientifiques. -
PCB PIEZOTRONICS
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PHINIA
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TDK
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Valeo
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Vector
Vector est le partenaire par excellence pour tout ce qui concerne le développement de l'électronique embarquée ceci depuis presque 30 ans. Plus de 1900 collaborateurs répartis sur 24 sites dans le monde entier sont au service des constructeurs et des fournisseurs de lÂ'industrie automobile ainsi que des secteurs apparentés en leur proposant une plateforme professionnelle composée dÂ'outillage, de composants de logiciels et de prestations de service pour la mise au point de systèmes embarqués.
Call for democars
Showcase your innovations where technology meets reality!
As part of Powertrain 2026, we are offering companies the opportunity to display their demo cars (static and dynamic) throughout the two days of the event. These vehicles allow attendees to experience technologies firsthand and bring your R&D achievements to life.
In 2025, over ten demo cars were presented, attracting strong attention from attendees and providing excellent visibility to the exhibiting teams.
Participation is free of charge, but indoor spaces are limited — so don’t miss your chance to highlight your latest developments in a unique and inspiring environment.
Submit your demo car proposal now and take part in one of the most dynamic and forward-looking showcases of automotive innovation!
SOME Democars from 2024 congress IN LILLE
Access & accomodation
Location: Lille Grand Palais, 1 Bd des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille
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