Concours étudiants : Students Poster Session: SIA Powertrain Lille 2026.

  • 18 juin 2026
  • Lille - Grand Palais

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Powertrain 2026 – Student Challenge: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF Sustainable Mobility

At the Society of Automotive Engineers (SIA), we are committed to fostering and supporting the next generation of engineers shaping the future of mobility. Our annual Powertrain International Congress offers a unique opportunity for students to present their work through poster sessions, engage with experts, and explore exciting career paths across the mobility sector.

 

We invite students to submit their projects on the following key topics:

For all types of mobility — from the smallest L7 vehicle to the largest bus or truck. Applications are not limited to land transportation (maritime, aerial, off-road, industrial are also welcome).

  • Electric propulsion systems, including electric machines & power electronics
  • Batteries & electric energy storage systems
  • Hydrogen powertrains (fuel cells or hydrogen ICE)
  • Hybrid powertrains & low carbon fuels

We strongly encourage students to integrate additional aspects such as:

  • Eco-design, life cycle assessment (LCA), recycling, and repairability
  • Materials and their environmental impacts

 

Poster Proposal Submission Process

  1. Draft Poster & Explanatory Slides — by May 18, 2026
  2. Finalist Selection (Top 6) — by May 25, 2026
  3. Final Poster (PDF) for Printing — by June 1, 2026

 

Who Can Apply

  • Master’s students (M1 & M2)
  • Final‑year engineering students
  • Specialized Engineering Graduate Degree candidates
  •  Each school may nominate up to three groups (max three students per group)

 

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your expertise, creativity, and innovation.
  • Engage with industry professionals and experts.
  • Gain recognition and visibility across the mobility ecosystem

 

Jury Members

  • Maya Hage Hassan, CENTRALESUPELEC
  • Jean-Philippe Lelievre, RENAULT
  • Dominique Martineau, SCHAEFFLER
  • Joël Op de Beeck, OPMOBILITY
  • Sophie Personnaz, VALEO
  • Sebastien Potteau, EMITECH
  • Yannick Raynaud, OPMOBILITY

 

Awards & Free Participation

  • The authors of the top six posters will be invited to attend the Powertrain 2026 Congress free of charge on June 18, 2026, including lunch
  • All posters will be displayed in the exhibition area throughout the event, creating opportunities for networking and discussions with attendees
  • On the morning of June 18, the six selected teams will present their work to the jury in a 15-minute session(10-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)
  • During the award ceremony (June 18, afternoon plenary session), the winning team will deliver a 5-minute pitch and receive a trophy and prize in front of all participants

Each participating school may send one accompanying representative, who will also benefit from free access to the congress and lunch on June 18.

Thanks to the support from EMITECH  winners will receive tickets to Le Mans Classic (July 2–5, 2026).

 

How to Structure Your Proposal

  • Define the domain of your project: Technological field or use case addressed
  • Consider the potential use: Practical applications foreseen
  • Identify the pain point: Problem or challenge targeted
  • Provide solution: How your work addresses the challenge
  • Highlight the differentiation: What sets it apart; brief state‑of‑the‑art (USP)
  • Provide a technical justification: Foundations and feasibility
  • Address Roadblocks: Barriers to the implementation of your solution
  • Next steps: What remains to enable deployment/commercialization

 

General Poster Guidelines

  • Format: A0, portrait orientation
  • File: High‑definition PDF with vectorized text & images
  • Background: Light background recommended
  • Content: Title & authors; legible text from 2 m; generous margins; prioritize visuals (figures, charts, tables, photos)
  • Suggested Structure: Introduction • Methods • Results • Conclusions

 

Feedback of Enzo Predrosa and Lucas Gourinel

 

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