Students Poster Session: SIA Powertrain 2027

24–25 March 2027 • Port-Marly, France

Shaping the future of sustainable mobility — showcase your work, meet industry experts, and launch your career.

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):

We strongly encourage students to integrate additional aspects such as eco-design, life cycle assessment (LCA), recycling, repairability, and the environmental impact of materials.

Poster Proposal Submission Process

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, CentraleSupélec
• Jean-Philippe Lelièvre, Renault
• Dominique Martineau, Schaeffler
• Joël Op de Beeck, OPmobility
• Sophie Personnaz, Valeo
• Sébastien Potteau, Emitech
• Yannick Raynaud, OPmobility

Awards & Free Participation

• The authors of the top six posters will be invited to attend the Powertrain 2027 Congress free of charge on 25 March 2027, 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 25 March, 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 (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.

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

Une question ?

Contactez Nathalie Bouad, Responsable des partenariats et des relations avec les membres par email.

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We look forward to seeing your work in PORT-MARLY!

Two days of technical excellence, knowledge sharing and networking.