Munich, Germany – November 5–6, 2026 – As Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), AI-powered mobility, centralized computing, and zonal architectures continue reshaping the automotive industry, the demand for high-performance vehicle networking technologies has never been greater. Automotive Ethernet is rapidly emerging as the backbone of next-generation vehicle architectures, enabling the bandwidth, determinism, scalability, and reliability required by increasingly intelligent vehicles.

Against this backdrop, AES Europe 2026 – Europe Automotive Ethernet Summit will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in Munich, Germany, bringing together automotive OEMs, Tier1 suppliers, semiconductor companies, connectivity providers, standards organizations, and technology leaders from across Europe and China.

Organized by TaasLabs, co-organized by VTW (German-Chinese Association for Science and Technology), and supported by OPEN Allianc and Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA), the summit will serve as a dedicated platform for exploring the future of automotive networking technologies and vehicle communication architectures.

A Unique Europe–China Industry Dialogue

What distinguishes AES Europe from many traditional automotive networking conferences is its focus on both technology development and global industry direction.

Europe and China are currently the two most influential regions shaping the future of intelligent mobility and SDV. While European automakers continue to lead in system engineering, standardization, safety, and platform development, Chinese manufacturers are accelerating innovation in intelligent cockpits, AI-powered vehicles, autonomous driving, and large-scale deployment of new E/E architectures.

AES Europe 2026 creates a unique platform where these two innovation ecosystems can exchange perspectives, compare technology roadmaps, and explore future collaboration opportunities.

A dedicated Sino-European Experts Dialogue will provide participants with direct insights into how different regions are approaching the challenges and opportunities associated with next-generation vehicle architectures.

Industry Leaders and Key Technology Topics

The summit is expected to feature participation from leading organizations across the automotive ecosystem, including representatives from: OPEN Alliance, Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA), Fraunhofer IPMS, CATARC, BMW Group, Volkswagen Group, AUMOVIO, Lucid Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, NIO, NXP Semiconductors, ihr, etc.

Discussions will focus on a range of critical industry topics, including:

• The evolution of centralized and zonal vehicle architectures
• Automotive Ethernet deployment strategies
• IEEE standardization and OEM-specific innovation
• Automotive SerDes technologies
• TSN, CAN XL, RCP, and 10BASE-T1S
• Optical versus copper communication strategies
• Networking requirements driven by AI-enabled vehicles and autonomous driving systems
• Cross-regional collaboration opportunities between European and Chinese automotive ecosystems

Connecting the Automotive Value Chain

AES Europe 2026 is designed not only as a technical conference but also as a business and networking platform.

By bringing together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, connectivity providers, standards organizations, and technology innovators, the summit will create opportunities for participants to establish new partnerships, explore emerging technologies, and identify future business opportunities.

For organizations operating across both Europe and China, the event will also provide a valuable environment for understanding market trends, identifying complementary capabilities, and exploring cross-border collaboration.

Building on the success of seven flagship editions in Asia, AES has developed into one of the industry’s leading Automotive Ethernet communities. The European edition extends this ecosystem to Munich, further strengthening connections among global automotive networking stakeholders.

Event Information

AES Europe 2026 – Europe Automotive Ethernet Summit

Date: November 5–6, 2026

Location: Munich, Germany

Website: https://automotiveethernets.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automotive-ethernet-summit

OEMs, semiconductor companies, vehicle architects, standards leaders, technology innovators, and business decision-makers are invited to join AES Europe 2026 and participate in shaping the next generation of automotive networking technologies and intelligent vehicle architectures.