Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on operational, functional and system safety for SAE Level 3 and higher automated vehicles
- Addresses safety requirements, validation and verification approaches for automated driving systems
- Covers the evolving standards and regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles in Europe
- Targets safety, security, validation and verification professionals in the automotive industry
- Takes place 27 to 29 September 2026 in Berlin, Germany
About the Event
Safety.AD Europe 2026 is a three-day summit dedicated to the safety challenges of highly automated and fully automated vehicles. The event brings together more than 350 professionals working in safety engineering, cybersecurity, validation and verification within the automotive sector. Organised by we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH, the summit takes place at the Titanic Chaussee Hotel in Berlin from 27 to 29 September 2026.
Safety Disciplines for Automated Driving
The summit addresses three interconnected safety disciplines critical to autonomous vehicle development. Functional safety concerns the absence of unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning behaviour of electrical and electronic systems. Operational safety focuses on ensuring vehicles operate safely under real-world conditions, including edge cases and unpredictable scenarios. System safety takes a holistic view, examining how all vehicle components interact to maintain safe operation across the entire automated driving stack.
Key Topics
Attendees will explore safety requirements and concepts specific to SAE Level 3 and above automation, where vehicles can handle driving tasks without human intervention under certain conditions. The programme covers validation and verification methodologies for proving that automated driving systems meet safety targets. Technical sessions examine new innovations in safety engineering alongside updates to relevant standards. The regulatory landscape for automated driving in Europe forms a significant part of the discussion, reflecting the evolving compliance requirements facing manufacturers.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for decision makers and technical experts responsible for safety, security, validation and verification in automated vehicle programmes. This includes functional safety managers, safety engineers, validation specialists and those working on regulatory compliance for autonomous driving systems. The event provides a forum for peer discussion on the practical challenges of bringing safe Level 3 and higher vehicles to market.