SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 4, 2025 – A brand-new awards ceremony will take place live at this year’s ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, this May. These prestigious awards are designed to recognize the most groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The winners will be announced during a special ceremony at the Stuttgart Messe on May 21, 2025.
Recognizing Excellence in Automotive Innovation
Coordinated by ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International (AAVI) magazine, the awards will honor the most remarkable advancements in the ADAS and autonomous mobility sectors over the past 18 months. The ceremony will highlight the achievements of both companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of automotive technology, with an emphasis on innovations that promise to make transportation safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
“At a critical juncture for the automotive and transportation sectors, these awards will honor those behind the groundbreaking achievements that are driving safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions,” said AAVI editor Anthony James. “An expert judging panel will help to coordinate nominations, with the winners decided by our readers.”
Highlighting Europe’s Leadership in Automotive Technology
Chris Richardson, event director for the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, remarked on the significance of the event: “The awards will aim to highlight Europe’s role as a global leader in automotive innovation. Stuttgart, a hub for automotive excellence, provides the ideal stage to showcase these achievements and inspire further progress.”
The awards will feature eight categories, each designed to spotlight different facets of the ADAS and autonomous vehicle industries. These categories include:
- Vehicle Deployment of the Year – Recognizing a standout vehicle deployment that successfully integrates ADAS or autonomous technology.
- Safety Innovation of the Year – Acknowledging technologies or systems that improve safety and risk reduction.
- Collaboration of the Year – Celebrating successful partnerships between companies that led to a breakthrough in ADAS or autonomous technology.
- In-Cabin Innovation of the Year – Honoring technologies that enhance the driver/passenger experience, comfort, or safety.
- Engineering Team of the Year – Recognizing an exceptional engineering team behind a key innovation in ADAS or autonomous technology.
- Public Awareness Campaign of the Year – Highlighting initiatives that successfully educated the public on ADAS/autonomous technology, increasing awareness and adoption.
- Disruptor of the Year – Recognizing a company, product, individual, or initiative that has significantly challenged conventional industry practices.
- Startup of the Year – Acknowledging an early-stage company (≤ five years old) making a significant impact in ADAS or autonomous vehicle technology.
Expert Judging Panel
An esteemed panel of ten judges has been selected based on their extensive expertise in the automotive and technology sectors. The panel includes:
- Anthony James, Editor, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
- Marius Dupuis, CEO, ASAM
- Bolin Zhou, Technical Director, CATARC Intelligent and Connected Technology Co., China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC)
- Michelle Chaka, Vice President of Safety and Systems, Cruise
- Lukas Timm, Content Creator – Automotive Engineer and Influencer, Ex Mercedes
- Marc Amblard, Managing Director, Orsay Consulting
- Plato Pathrose, Founder, PTS Creative
- Sven Beiker, External Advisor to SAE International
- Marc Pajon, Consultant, TAKTECH SAS
- Sytze Kalisvaart, Senior Project Manager, TNO
These experts will play a pivotal role in evaluating the entries and selecting the winners in each category.
Get Involved and Register
To learn more about the awards, and to register for an entry pass to the event, please visit the official ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo website.
About ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
Published by the organizer of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International provides in-depth insights into the latest technologies, innovations, and case studies in the rapidly evolving world of connected and autonomous vehicles. The publication covers the most recent advancements in ADAS and road safety, highlighting how these innovations are reshaping the future of mobility.
About ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo
First launched in 2017, the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo has grown to become the leading event for showcasing everything required to develop, conceive, and validate intelligent and autonomous vehicles. The event features a free exhibition and a paid conference, where attendees can discover the latest products, technologies, and services that accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles, while also improving safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
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