EARPA’s Autumn Meeting 2026 will be taking place on 29 September – 30 September 2026 at the Double Tree by Hilton Brussels City.
Attending the EARPA Autumn Meeting 2026 is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with EARPA Members and other relevant stakeholders in the automotive sector.
Event Overview and why you should attend:
29 September:
EARPA members take part in exclusive Foresight Group sessions - where members identify emerging R&I priorities across key automotive domains such as connectivity, automation, powertrains, and sustainable mobility. Members can also take part in Collaborative Research Group (CRG) sessions, where members shape joint research proposals and coordinate participation in EU-funded projects.
Enjoy a Networking Reception with EARPA Members and relevant stakeholders from European road mobility and automotive sector.
30 September:
Attend plenary sessions featuring insights from the European Commisson and Parliament and learn about the European Union Research and Innovation for the Automotive Sector (EURIAS), automotive research & technology infrastructures and more.
REGISTER HERE
See the preliminary draft agenda below. View the PDF draft agenda here.
Need to still book your accomodation?
We have a discounted link for the event at the Double Tree by Hilton Brussels City here.
The Thon Brussels City Centre is very a few minute walk to the venue also. Book here.
For any questions about the event, please contact David - d.twomey@earpa.eu
Preliminary agenda:
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Day 1: Tuesday: 29 September 2026 |
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08:30 - 09:00 |
Welcome coffee |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
Connectivity Automation Safety (CAS) |
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Powertrains and Energy Systems (PES) |
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Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break |
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11:30 - 13:30 |
Mobility for People and Goods (MPG) |
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Collaboration and Project Management (CPM) |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
Lunch |
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14:30 - 16:00 |
Zero Emission Road Transport (ZERT) + Renewable Energy (RES) + Impact of transport on environment and human health (THE) |
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16:00 - 16:30 |
Coffee Break |
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16:30 - 18:00 |
Connected Cooperative Automated Mobility (CCAM) + Safety (SAFE) + Multimodal and Sustainable Transport Systems for passengers and goods (MSTS) |
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Batteries (BAT) |
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18:30 - 21:00 |
Networking Reception |
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Day 2:Wednesday: 30 September 2026 |
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09:15 - 10:30 |
EARPA General Assembly (EARPA Members only) |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Welcome Coffee |
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11:00 - 11:25 |
Plenary Session |
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11:00: 11:25 |
Andrea De Candido, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission |
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11:25 - 12:25 |
Panel: Shaping the Future of the European Automotive Sector through Strategic Research, Innovation and Deployment Moderator: Andrea De Candido, DG Research nd Innovation, European Commision
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12:25 - 12:50 |
Meet The Speakers. Foresight Group Updates
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12:50 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 - 15:30 |
Automotive Research & Technology Infrastructures
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