10. – 11. Dezember 2025 | Frankfurt/Hanau

Programm

Hier finden Sie eine Zusammenfassung des Programms des Euro NCAP Update 2025. Sobald das Programm der Konferenz 2026 fertiggestellt ist, finden Sie es hier.

Mittwoch, 10.12.2025
Welcome
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh

Euro NCAP: Organisational Updates
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP

 Safe Driving

Latest Changes in October Release
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP

  • Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Safe Driving protocols - rationale and impact
Safe Driving: First Thoughts for 2029
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP

 In Depth: General Vehicle Controls and Local Hazards

Data For Road Safety (DFRS): Advancing Safer Roads with Euro NCAP
Mohanad Ismail - WSP

  • Introduction of the DFRS initiative, which unites European governments, industry, and partners to share real-time road safety data.
  • How DFRS supports the EU’s target to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030, and how it enables secure data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure, and service providers.
  • DFRS collaboration with Euro NCAP: showing how safety data sharing is integrated with vehicle safety assessments.
  • Showcase the growing partnership and the real-world impact of DFRS and overall improvement in road safety.
Early Application Insights - General Vehicle Controls
James Jackson - IDIADA

  • Reintroduce physical controls for critical functions
  • Evaluate driver monitoring & usability of HMI systems
  • Potential impact on star rating
Link Between Driver State and ADAS
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP

Showcase Lab: From Test Data to Insights - Streamlining Safety Performance Analysis
Dr. Mario Henrique Cruz Torres - IVEX NV

 Crash Avoidance

Latest Changes in October Release
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP

  • Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Crash Avoidance protocols - rationale and impact
Crash Avoidance: First Thoughts for 2029
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP

 In Depth: LSS Driver Acceptance and Virtual Testing Crash Avoidance

Acceptance of Lane Departure Functions
Samuel Deylen - ANCAP SAFETY

  • Analysis of over 600 individual tests for 30 different vehicles
  • Potential influence on the 2026 Lane Departure Collisions Test and Assessment Protocols
Virtual Testing for Crash Avoidance
Pierre-Marie Damon - Euro NCAP

  • Integration of Virtual Testing protocols in 2026 systems
  • Enhanced simulation to cover More scenarios efficiently
  • Balanced hybrid testing approach
Showcase Lab: Crash Avoidance
Speaker tba -

 General

The Manufacturer's Viewing
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP

Roadmap beyond 2029
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP

  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & Automation
  • Expanded VRU Scenarios
  • Gender and Age Inclusivity
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety
  • Data Sharing and Real-Time Hazard Warnings
  • Holistic Safety Approach
Ende des ersten Konferenztages
Glühweinempfang in der Wirtschaft im Hof

Schloßplatz 3
63450 Hanau

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Konferenzdinner im Restaurant Deins

Altstädter Markt 1
63450 Hanau

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Donnerstag, 11.12.2025

 General (continued)

Overall Rating and Links between Categories
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen

  • Minimum performance thresholds in each of the four categories and compensation
  • Red body regions
  • Prerequisite in the AD grading area for a 5-star rating in the car safety area
  • Rating Outlook 2029

 Commercial Vehicles and Vans

Current Status of HGV Assessment
Iain Knight - Apollo Vehicle Safety Limited

  • Rationale for the HGV rating scheme
  • Current status and results
  • Details on individual tests
Roadmap for Commercial Vehicles
Iain Knight - Apollo Vehicle Safety Limited

  • Future Development
  • Scope expansion
Van Assessment
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP

  • Transition to stars
  • 2026 protocol
    • Safe Driving
    • Crash Avoidance
    • Crash Protection
    • Post-Crash
Showcase Lab: From Driver Requirements to Euro NCAP Assessment - How Transpolis supports Industry Needs.
Yoan Nouet - Transpolis SAS

  • Test center and laboratory history
  • Trucks & Buses testing - where we started, where we are
  • Next steps and opportunities for safer mobility

 Post Crash

Latest Changes in October Release
Pierre Castaing - Experts Committee of French Road Safety Council

  • What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?
New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions
Pierre Castaing - Experts Committee of French Road Safety Council

  • Rescue information
    • Rescue sheets
    • Emergency Response Guide
  • Post crash intervention
    • Advanced eCall
  • Vehicle extrication
    • Energy management
    • Occupant extrication

 Crash Protection

Latest Changes in October Release
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg

  • What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?
New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg

  • Frontal impact
    • Point calculation
    • Modifiers
    • VT and Sled
  • Side impact
    • New assessment for Far Side and VT
    • Modifier and point calculation
  • Child safety
    • Prerequisites and dynamic assessment
  • Future Developments for 2029
    • Barrier
    • Kneemapping
    • Thor 5%
    • Rear impact

 In Depth: VRU Protection & Virtual Testing

Showcase Lab: Frontal Impact Safety Assessment for Euro NCAP 2026 at CSI
Luca Baroncelli - CSI Certificazione e Testing S.P.A.

  • Location and Specialization
  • High-End Technology and Expert Knowledge
  • Early Validation Opportunities (e.g. Pre-Tests or Prototype Evaluation)
VRU Protection
Dirk-Uwe Gehring - BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH

  • Amendments in 2026 Protocol and Technical Bulletin
  • A-Pillar Assessment
  • Challenges in aPLI testing and certification
  • Discussions/Outlook
Virtual Testing for Crash Protection
Speaker tba -

  • Simulation-Based Evaluation of Occupant Safety Systems
  • Validation Requirements and Correlation to Physical Testing
  • Practical experience with the process

 

Programmänderungen vorbehalten.