TranSphere – Shaping the Next Sphere of Mobility
Rethinking mobility sounds great. Actually experiencing it is better. Under the motto "TranSphere – Shaping the Next Sphere of Mobility", the Institute for Driver Assistance and Connected Mobility (IFM) opens its doors for two days into a future where technology, people and movement grow into something entirely new.
What is Explore-to-Innovate?
Explore-to-Innovate is IFM's annual science and technology forum – and the opposite of your typical industry conference. For two days, research, industry and technology partners come together not to stare at slides, but to experience the latest developments in vehicle technology firsthand.
The format brings together scientific talks, live demos, technology tours, exhibitions and networking into something that defies easy categorization – hands-on, open, collaborative, and right in the heart of Innovationspark Allgäu Airport.
The goal: making innovation visible, sharing knowledge, and developing solutions for the mobility of tomorrow together. Sounds ambitious? It is – but in a refreshingly down-to-earth way.
Explore-to-Innovate 2026 – Two Days of Hands-On Future
2026 is stepping it up: for the first time, the forum spans two main stages – our familiar home at IFM and the impressive Event Shelter of the Greentech Hub. More stages, more program, more momentum.
Key Topics:
- Driver Assistance & Automated Driving
- Connected Mobility
- Virtual Vehicle Development
- Vehicle Dynamics, Driving Behavior & Full Vehicle
- Sustainable & Intelligent Mobility Concepts
- User Experience & Human Factors
Add to that live demos, simulator experiences, test drives, prototypes and a vehicle exhibition that makes the leap from theory to practice immediately tangible – from virtual development all the way to real track experiences where you feel what vehicle dynamics truly means.
Innovation not just as an idea, but as something you can see, feel and try out for yourself. And right in the middle of it all: people who genuinely want to change the way we move.
Register for Free Now"
On July 8 and 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM, you can look forward to Science Talks, Track Demos, technology tours, keynotes and research discussions – with good food to keep you going and plenty of room for the networking moments that make it all worthwhile.
Register now and become part of the next sphere of mobility. We look forward to welcoming you in person!
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 8 AM – 9 PM
| 08:00 AM | Arrival & Registration Breakfast |
| 08:45 AM | Opening & Welcome Remarks |
| 09:00 AM | Keynote Session
|
| 09:30 AM | Keynote Session
|
| 10:00 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:15 AM | Science Talks I & Tech Demos |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch |
| 01:00 PM | Science Talks II & Tech Demos |
| 02:30 PM | Guided Tours | Exhibition | Track & Simulator Demos |
| 04:00 PM | Keynote session
|
| 04:30 PM | Keynote Session
|
| 05:00 PM | Panel Discussion - “tba” |
| 06:00 PM | Outlook Day 2 & Chillout |
| 06:30 PM | Dinner |
| 07:30 PM | Get Together - Liveband - Networking |
| (Subject to change) |
Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4 PM
| 08:00 AM | Arrival & Registration Breakfast |
| 08:45 AM | Opening Day 2 - Overview |
| 09:00 AM | Science Talks III & Tech Demos |
| 10:10 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:40 AM | Science Talks IV & Tech Demos |
| 11:50 AM | Lunch |
| 01:00 PM | MX Academy |
| 01:30 AM | Keynote Session
|
| 02:00 PM | Keynote Session
|
| 02:30 PM | Panel Discussion - Pitch Session |
| 03:30 PM | Acknowledgements & Chillout |
| (Subject to change) |
Ralf Haug works at Mercedes-AMG on the development of performance-oriented vehicle derivatives and looks back on a long-standing career in motorsport and series production development. Following positions in the DTM as well as at smart and Mercedes-Benz, he took on several leadership roles in the areas of vehicle dynamics, overall vehicle integration, and driving performance. He is currently responsible for the development of AMG GT sport derivatives and GT3 programs and represents deep expertise in performance engineering and vehicle dynamics.
Stefan Fuchss (Dipl.-Ing.) is Director Vehicle Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technichal Center (HMETC) and has many years of international experience in vehicle engineering, with a strong focus on electrified powertrains and overall vehicle architectures. In various leadership roles, he has been responsible for electric drive units as well as key topics related to hybrid, fuel-cell, and all-wheel-drive systems. Prior to this, he held several key positions at renowned automotive manufacturers. He studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern. At Explore to Innovate, he shares insights into current trends and challenges shaping the mobility of tomorrow.
Dr. Hanns Stoffregen is responsible for the global strategy and portfolio of Autonomous and Commercial Mobility at AUMOVIO, driving the company’s positioning in autonomous mobility. Previously, he held international leadership roles at Continental in radar and autonomous system technologies as well as program management, where he built global organizations and managed complex technology and product roadmaps. He represents strong expertise at the intersection of strategy, technology, and future mobility.
Dan Clark is the President of the Simulation Group at AB Dynamics plc, Dan leads both Ansible Motion and rFpro. Ansible Motion provides high-fidelity driving simulators that connect real people to virtual vehicle evaluations, and rFpro provides the world's leading engineering-grade simulation software and digital environments to accelerate the virtual development, testing and validation of vehicles and their sub-systems. Dan has significant experience from a career in highly technical and commercially demanding environments in aerospace and defence engineering services and product development. Prior to joining AB Dynamics plc in 2022, Dan was the Managing Director of Stirling Dynamics and Vice President of the Expleo Group. Dan has a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Bath and is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
