Vehicle Tech Week Europe 2026 has come to a close at Messe Stuttgart, bringing together companies and technologies shaping the future of vehicle development across testing, autonomy, interiors, and mobility The event ran from 23-25 June and united three of the industry’s most established technology exhibitions under one platform: Automotive Testing Expo Europe, Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe. The event created an environment for senior OEMs, Tier 1s, suppliers, engineers, designers, software developers, validation specialists, policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders to come together, source solutions, strengthen relationships, and advance critical conversations. Audience indicators reflected a shift toward senior, high-intent engagement across the week: - Automotive Testing Expo Europe delivered a 143% year-on-year increase in VIP attendance, and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe delivered a 54% year-on-year increase in VIP attendance. - Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe maintained a strong senior/VIP audience, with VIP attendance up 16% on both day one and day two year on year, alongside its specialist conference audience of delegates, speakers, moderators, OEMs, regulators and technology innovators. Jason Sullivan, group portfolio director, Vehicle Tech Week Europe, said, “Vehicle Tech Week Europe has been designed around a simple reality: vehicle development no longer happens in silos. Testing, autonomy, interiors, software, electronics and user experience are now deeply connected, and the industry needs a place where those communities can come together, compare ideas and make progress. “At a challenging moment for automotive, it has been incredibly encouraging to see the industry show up in Stuttgart with such focus and intent. The quality of OEM, VIP and senior-level engagement across the week demonstrates the continued importance of Vehicle Tech Week as a platform for practical innovation, commercial collaboration and the conversations that move future mobility from concept to deployment.” Julia Grab, chief strategist and planner, European