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Congrès International : SIA Vision 2026
- 23-24 SEPT.
- LES PYRAMIDES, LE PORT-MARLY
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The VISION Congress 2024 gathered over 500 participants who discovered the latest innovations in lighting and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), showcased across 35 booths and 10 demonstration vehicles.
Building on the success of VISION 2024, the next edition — VISION 2026 — will take place on September 23 & 24, 2026, at Les Pyramides, a brand-new venue chosen to welcome even more participants and exhibitors in the best possible conditions.
VISION 2026 will continue to push the boundaries of automotive lighting and ADAS technologies. Expect an even richer program featuring parallel sessions, democars, and exclusive insights from leading experts and innovators shaping the future of mobility.
Mark your calendars, as VISION 2026 aims to illuminate new horizons and drive the future of automotive technology. Stay tuned for further updates and registration details coming soon!
If you were not at VISION 2024, take a look at our best-of:
Steering Committee
- Paul-Henri MATHA, DVN - Congress chairman
- Jacques LESTIDEAU, SIA
- Estelle FORA, SIA
- Christian TAFFIN, Ampere
- Matthieu DABEK, Stellantis
- Matthieu COLLOT, Stellantis
- Benjamin DONETTE, Renault
- Arnaud PERROTIN, Valeo
- Benazouz BRADAI, Valeo
- Kamislav FADEL, Opmobility
- Cyril LAURY, Forvia
- Philippe TROIA, Aptiv
Scientific Committee – Lighting
- Francois BEDU, Renault
- Roland BREMOND, Université Gustave Eiffel
- John BULLOUGH, Mount Sinai
- Xavier DENIS, Nichia
- Tran Quoc KHANH, TU Darmstadt
- Michael ROSENAUER, OPmobility
- Hector FRATTY, DVN
- Arnaud PERROTIN, Valeo
- Wolfgang HUHN, DVN
- Michael KLEINKES, Forvia
- Motohiro KOMATSU, Koito
- Paul-Henri MATHA, DVN
- Jean Paul RAVIER, DVN
- Joachim REILL, AMS Osram
- Philippe ROCKL, Stellantis
- Elo ROSENHAN, Marelli
- Sébastien SAUDRAIS, Estaca
- Dirk VANDERHAEGEN, Lumileds
- Georges ZISSIS, Université de Toulouse
Scientific Committee – ADAS
- Benazouz BRADAÏ, Valeo
- Matthieu DABEK, Stellantis
- Cyril LAURY, Forvia
- Gil GONCALVES, Michelin
- Jan Erik KALHAMMER, Magna
- Paul LABROGERE, IRT System X
- Delphine DUPERRAY, Aumovio
- Heiko LEPPIN, Aumovio
- Gael MONFRONT, Bosch
- Didier GAUTHEREAU, Ampere
- Olivier ORFILA, Vedecom
- Guillaume POINT, Stellantis
- Caroline ROBERT, ZF
- Christian TAFFIN, Renault
- Philippe TROIA, Aptiv
Agenda
- SEPT 23
- SEPT 24
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07:30
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| Plenary session Chairman: Paul-Henri MATHA, DVN |
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08:00
Keynote of Vanessa PICRON, CTO VP at Forvia |
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08:25
Keynote: WeatherSafe: Impact of Adverse Weather Condition on ADAS sensors - conclusions and guidelines Valentina CIARLA - UTAC Sébastien LIANDRAT - CEREMA |
| Plenary session - Lighting & ADAS Phillip ROCKL, Stellantis |
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08:50
Next-Generation Matrix Headlight Control with Dynamic Light Sampling for Robust Computer Vision Without Prior Knowledge Nathalie MÜLLER - TU Dortmund University |
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09:10
Towards energy-efficient low beam control leveraging ADAS data and luminance feedback Niklas FITTKAU - Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Paderborn University |
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09:30
Characterizing Event Stream Quality under Pulsed Illumination Using Cumulative Density Functions Leonard HAENSEL - HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA |
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09:50
The Multi-Role IMU: Revolutionizing ADAS Positioning and Headlight Leveling through Sensor Fusion Pekka KOSTIAINEN - Murata Electronics Oy |
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10:10
Coffee break in the exhibition - Celeste room Democars - Opale room & outside |
| EE Architecture Chairman: Cyril LAURY | Perception |
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10:55
Interior Lighting centralized EE architecture and scalability. Valère CALAIS - Renault Group |
10:55
AI-powered Simulations of Rain Impact on ADAS Cameras Visibility Victor LOYA - Ansys part of Synopsys |
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11:15
From Manual Levelling to In House Software Control: A Cost Effective Static Auto Levelling Strategy Using Existing Vehicle Sensors Nadia COSTA - Stellantis Europe Spa |
11:15
Addressing Perception Robustness Through Physics-Based Camera and Optics-in-the-Loop Simulation Benoît HERAUD - Ansys, part of Synopsys |
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11:35
Time-Dependent Uncertainties: The Neglected Factors in Glare-Free High Beam Systems Markus TROCH - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and BMW AG |
11:35
Traffic Lights Estimation Thomas HEITZMANN - Valeo |
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11:55
OEM perspective on RCP Application to an Exterior Lighting case Ignacio CADENAS - Ampere |
11:55
Deep Learning-Based Road Surface Context Detection: Speed Bump Use Case Mert BUYUKKOPRU - Renault Group |
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12:15
Lunch break in the exhibition - Celeste room Democars - Opale room & outside |
| V2X Chairman: Elo ROSENHAN, Marelli | Human factors & HMI |
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13:45
Road-Projected Blind-Spot Warnings for Cyclist Safety: A Virtual Reality Study Sébastien SAUDRAIS - Estaca |
13:45
Bridging the Preference-Behavior Gap: A Data-Driven Analysis of Driver-Vehicle Interactions in ADAS Ruizheng XU - Ampere |
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14:05
Near field projection: how high luminance LED and LASER light sources pave the path for new safety features and user experience Rouven HABERKORN - Nichia Europe |
14:05
Connecting the Driver to the Road: The DualGaze Estimation Framework Georgios-Markos CHATZILOIZOS - Ampere |
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14:25
Development of signal road projection Kentaro TANI - Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
14:25
Identifying Markers of Mind Wandering in Driving: A State-of-the-Art Review Séverine BRELAUD - Renault Group |
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14:45
The 3rd Dimension of V2X David DUHME - Hella GmbH&Co KgaA |
14:45
Prevalence of traffic injury crashes involving glare issues in France Henri CHAJMOWICZ - Ampere (Lab) |
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15:05
Coffee break in the exhibition - Celeste room Democars - Opale room & outside |
| Future of lighting Chairman: Gerald BÖHM, ZKW | System & architecture |
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15:35
From Segmented LEDs to High-Resolution Projection: Status and Future Directions of Matrix-Based Automotive Lighting Christian SCHMIDT - Hella GmbH&Co KgaA |
15:35
Sensor set for Automated Driving Systems : a methodology to optimize its dimensioning Richard DENIS - Valeo |
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15:55
Transforming Automotive Lighting Simulation through AI-Driven Reduced Order Models (ROM) Christine ROUCOULES - Valeo Ligthing System |
15:55
ADAS High Performance Computer Component‑Level Life Cycle Assessment Ze CELLIER - Stellantis |
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16:15
Energy-optimized headlight distributions in urban areas: Effects on glare for oncoming traffic Alina WALDMANN - Forvia Hella |
16:15
Enhancing Map Longevity in Urban Navigation Systems through a Semi-Decentralized Collaborative Framework for Lightweight Updates Imeen BEN SALAH - Institut Vedecom |
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16:35
Investigation of Light-Based Vehicle Communication Signals: Effects of Position, Size and Flash Frequency on Perception in Hazardous Situations Stefanie BARTHELME - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology |
16:35
A Real-Time Generalized Nash Equilibrium Framework for Interaction-Aware Autonomous Driving in Mixed Traffic Nihed NAIDJA - Institut Vedecom |
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16:55
Takeaways and conclusion (Lighting) Paul-Henri MATHA, DVN |
16:55
Takeaways and conclusion (ADAS) Luc BOURGEOIS, ex-Renault |
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17:15
End of the congress |
- SEPT 23
- SEPT 24
Call for democars
Showcase your innovations where technology meets reality!
As part of VISION 2026, we are offering companies the opportunity to display their demo cars — indoors or outdoors — throughout the two days of the event. These vehicles allow attendees to experience technologies firsthand and bring your R&D achievements to life.
In 2024, 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


Exhibition
Exhibitors
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AG OPTICS
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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. -
AVSIMULATION
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Covestro
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EOI
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Hella
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Instrument Systems
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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. -
JOHNSON ELECTRIC
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LESS
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Lumileds
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Melexis
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Microrelleus
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MURATA
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Nichia
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OLEDWorks
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Osram
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Seoul Semiconductor
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SONY DADC
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STOCKO
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Synopsys
Synopsys is at the forefront of Smart Everything with the worlds most advanced technologies for chip design, verification, IP integration, and application security testing and quality testing. We help our customers innovate from silicon to software. -
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.
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 August 23th 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
Access & accommodation
Address Public entrance: 16 Av. de Saint-Germain, 78560 Le Port-Marly
Public transport:
From Paris: RER A Saint-Germain en Laye and bus 259, 10, 15, EX01, 5323
Nearest hotel (in front of the event venue) : B&B Hotel Le Port-Marly, 3-star hotel
Click here to book your accomodation

