Dear colleagues,
The Association of German Engineers (VDI) is proud to host the 32nd FISITA World Automotive Congress in Munich, from 14-19 September 2008.
- Left: Dr. Akihiko Saito, FISITA President
- Right: Dr. Michael Paul, Congress Chairman
FISITA 2008 will focus on sustainable mobility solutions for humans and goods in all areas of passenger car, truck and bus transportation, integrated in total mobility concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the development of future powertrain systems, conservation of the environment and energy resources as well as new vehicle concepts, materials, electronics and essential improvements in vehicle safety. Special attention will be devoted to the product creation process - including virtual reality techniques, simulation and testing methods.
FISITA 2008 will demonstrate the important role and creative power of engineers world-wide to solve the current and future challenges facing society.
Congress Themes
- Mobility concepts
- Man-Machine-Interaction
- Chassis development for passenger cars, trucks and buses
- Body design for passenger cars, trucks and buses
- Electronics
- Future powertrain solutions
- Vehicle concepts
- Vehicle safety
- Resources and ecology
- Process challenges in changing economics
- Virtual reality
- Simulation & testing
The beautiful city of Munich is a perfect meeting place, situated at the heart of one of Germany's leading automotive engineering regions.We hope you will join us and be part of the debate on the future of automobiles and mobility.
Dr. Akihiko Saito
FISITA President
Senior Technical Executive
Toyota Motor Corporation
Dr. Michael Paul
Congress Chairman
Vice President, Car Driveline Technology
ZF Friedichshafen AG