Across both event days, we welcomed more than 200 attendees, bringing together automotive manufacturers, suppliers, research organizations, technology partners and engineering experts to exchange ideas, share real-world applications and experience Smart Testing technologies in action.
Together, we explored how simulation, physical testing, engineering data and AI can be connected into continuous development workflows that help engineering teams make better decisions earlier, reduce physical prototypes and accelerate vehicle development.
Explore the agenda below and download presentation slides from selected sessions. Slides are available where publication has been approved by the respective speakers.
| Time | Program |
| 8:30–9:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 9:00–12:00 | Live Demo Experiences
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| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch Break |
| 1:00–1:20 | Welcome Address – Smart Testing with Mitch Marks, HBK |
| 1:20–1:40 | Advancing Holistic Virtual Vehicle Development Capabilities with the HyperDock – Kielan Doo, Multimatic. Download slides |
| 1:40–2:00 | Passive and Semi-Active Damper Virtual Tuning Using AI-MBD, HiL and FSS –Murilo Junqueira & Marco Veliz Castro, Astemo. Download slides |
| 2:00–2:20 | Automating VI-CarRealTime Simulation with VI-DataDrive Cloud-Powered Workflows – Roberto De Vecchi, VI-grade. Download slides |
| 2:20–2:40 | A Perspective on Driver-in-the-Loop Studies and the Stellantis–VI-grade Collaboration– Glenn Whitehead, Stellantis |
| 2:40–3:00 | ADAMS Real Time MBD model implementation on the VI-grade Driving Simulator – Murthy Kowiska, Stellantis |
| 3:00–3:30 | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 3:30–3:50 | A Rig, Real Vehicle and Virtual World: Reengagement Research on Mcity's VI-grade Simulator – Derek Johnson, Mcity |
| 3:50–4:10 | Real-Time NVH Simulation: Latest Customer Applications and Insights – Andrea Bianchetti & Kelby Weilnau, VI-grade. Download slides |
| 4:10–4:30 | Driving Simulator Data Analysis and Management – Iain Dodds & Kurt Munson, VI-grade. Download slides |
| 4:30–5:10 | Panel Discussion – Smart Testing through Data Intelligence | Moderator: Mitch Marks, HBK | Panelists: Glenn Whitehead, Stellantis · Mark Stebbins, General Motors · Peter Gibbons, Multimatic · Murilo Junqueira, Astemo |
| 5:10–5:30 | Closing Remarks |
| 5.30–7:00 | Networking Reception |
| Time | Program |
| 8:30–9:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 9:00–9:20 | Welcome Address – Smart Testing by Mitch Marks, HBK |
| 9:20–9:40 | Modal Transient-Based Fatigue Methodology for Evaluating Vehicle Structure Integrity During Trailering Dynamic Loading Conditions – Pankaj Jha, General Motors. Download slides |
| 9:40–10:10 | Advantage Insights: From Simulation and Test Data to Engineering KPIs – Including AI – Kurt Munson, HBK. Download slides |
| 10:10–10:30 | Closing the Loop from Connected-Fleet Data to Component Verification – Prashant Khapane, Rivian. Download slides |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00–11:30 | Aqira: Data and Analytics at Scale by Chris Gray, HBK. Download slides |
| 11:30–11:50 | Ground Vehicle Durability on a Six-Post Test Rig – Tarun Desai & John Saad, MGA Research. Download slides |
| 11:50–12:10 | ReliaSoft Cloud: Next-Generation FMEA – Including AI – Sergey Bogdanov & Bartek Swiatek, HBK. Download slides |
| 12:10–1:10 | Lunch Break |
| 1:10–1:30 | Warranty Forecasting Basics and Practical Issues – Steve Wachs, Integral Concepts. Download slides |
| 1:30–2:00 | Probabilistic Aspects of Fatigue Analysis – Kurt Munson, HBK. Download slides |
| 2:00–2:20 | Process for Generating Accelerated Test Profile – Ricky Lin, Bendix. Download slides |
| 2:20–2:35 | Coffee Break & Track Split |
2:35–4:35
| Parallel nCode & ReliaSoft User Group Tracks ReliaSoft Track:
nCode Track
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We would like to thank our technology partners for supporting the North America Smart Prototypes Summit 2026 and contributing to the live experiences, technology showcases and conversations throughout the event.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, MicroStrain and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
