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What to expect from SPS 2026

Smart Prototypes Summit 2026 is HBK and VI-grade’s flagship automotive event, bringing together engineers, researchers, OEMs, suppliers, and technology partners to explore how smarter development workflows can connect simulation, physical testing, measurement, and data in one environment. Hosted at the VI-grade SimCenter in Udine from May 19 to 22, 2026, the summit will feature 35+ technical presentations and keynotes, 20+ live demo experiences, and 3 dedicated user groups focused on nCode, NVH, and Ride & Handling.

Across the conference and demo program, attendees will discover how HBK and VI-grade solutions work together across vehicle dynamics, NVH, ADAS, durability, electrified powertrain development, and data-driven validation. A key focus of the 2026 edition is the Smart Testing approach, which will be brought to life through presentations and hands-on experiences showing how virtual and physical methods can be combined in a connected, closed-loop workflow to accelerate decisions, improve correlation, and reduce dependence on late-stage physical prototypes.

The summit is designed not only to share technical knowledge, but to make integrated development tangible. From driving simulator and HiL experiences to software, data preparation, durability, acoustic quality, and validation workflows, the event is built to show engineering mobility live, not as isolated tools, but as one smart ecosystem for modern vehicle development.

Event Details:

📅 Date: 19 – 22 May 2026 

 📍  Place: VI-grade SimCenter, Udine, Italy

🕘 Start time: Schdule and Agenda

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All registration, sponsorship, and speaker submissions are managed directly through VI-grade

 

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