Discover how simulation, physical testing, engineering data & AI are being connected into continuous development workflows that help engineering teams make better decisions earlier, reduce physical prototypes and accelerate vehicle development.
Across two focused days, you will hear directly from leading automotive companies, meet industry experts, explore real-world engineering applications and experience the technologies behind Smart Testing in action.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 15 – 16 September 2026
📍 Location: Multimatic SimCenter, Novi, MI, US
🕘 Start time: 9:00
Day 1 focuses on simulation-driven vehicle development, bringing together automotive manufacturers, research organizations, technology partners & VI-grade experts.
Hear from Multimatic, Stellantis, Mcity and Astemo, alongside VI-grade specialists, sharing real applications, methodologies and experiences across vehicle dynamics, Driver-in-the-Loop simulation, ADAS, NVH, Full Spectrum Simulation, engineering data management & cloud-powered workflows.
The afternoon program will conclude with a Smart Testing panel discussion, followed by a networking reception.
Day 2 expands the Smart Testing journey into durability, fatigue, reliability & engineering data intelligence.
Hear from General Motors, MGA Research, Integral Concepts, Rivian and Bendix, alongside HBK experts, with presentations addressing real-world applications including structural durability, connected-fleet data, accelerated test profiles, warranty forecasting, AI-assisted FMEA and probabilistic fatigue.
The afternoon will divide into dedicated nCode and ReliaSoft tracks featuring technical sessions, product updates, practical tips, AI applications, open forums & roadmap discussions.
| 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 |
| 1:20–1:40 | Contribution from Multimatic |
| 1:40–2:00 | Contribution from Stellantis |
| 2:00–2:20 | Contribution from Mcity |
| 2:20–2:40 | Contribution from Astemo |
| 2:40–3:00 | VI-grade – Automating VI-CarRealTime Simulation with VI-DataDrive Cloud-Powered Workflows |
| 3:00–3:30 | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 3:30–4:30 | Additional Customer & Partner Sessions |
| 4:30–5:10 | Smart Testing Panel Discussion |
| 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 | HBK Welcome Address – Smart Testing |
| 9:20–9:40 | General Motors – Modal Transient-Based Fatigue Methodology for Evaluating Vehicle Structure Integrity During Trailering Dynamic Loading Conditions |
| 9:40–10:10 | Advantage Insights: From Simulation and Test Data to Engineering KPIs – Including AI |
| 10:10–10:30 | Rivian – Closing the Loop from Connected-Fleet Data to Component Verification |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00–11:30 | Aqira: Data and Analytics at Scale |
| 11:30–11:50 | Ground Vehicle Durability on a Six-Post Test Rig |
| 11:50–12:10 | ReliaSoft Cloud: Next-Generation FMEA – Including AI |
| 12:10–1:10 | Lunch Break |
| 1:10–1:30 | Integral Concepts - Warranty Forecasting, Reliability & Probabilistic Fatigue |
| 1:30–2:00 | Reliability aspects of fatigue, including physical testing and probabilistic fatigue in nCode |
| 2:00–2:20 | Bendix - Process for Generating Accelerated Test Profile |
| 2:20–2:35 | Coffee Break & Track Split |
2:35–4:35
| Parallel nCode & ReliaSoft User Group Tracks
ReliaSoft Track
nCode Track
|
1. Hear From the Engineers Doing the Work
Learn directly from automotive manufacturers, suppliers, research organizations & engineering experts applying these technologies to real development challenges.
2. Experience the Technology Live
Drive, simulate, analyze & interact with many of the technologies discussed throughout the presentations.
3. Connect Simulation & Physical Testing
See how vehicle dynamics, NVH, ADAS, durability, reliability, data analytics & AI can become part of one connected development process.
4. Discover Practical AI Applications
Explore how AI is already being applied to engineering KPIs, FMEA, reliability analysis, data interpretation & decision-making.
5. Meet the Community
Connect with OEMs, suppliers, technology partners and experts from VI-grade, nCode, ReliaSoft & HBK.
6. Experience the Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Center
Take part in the Summit at the Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, with direct access to professional Driver-in-the-Loop simulation technology & live engineering experiences.
Meet our technology partners during the live experience sessions & networking opportunities and discover how an open ecosystem of engineering solutions contributes to smarter and faster vehicle development.
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.
