The InteriVision Forum delivers a full day of technical presentations and expert panels which explore key developments in the next generation of cabin interiors including future cabin architecture, CMF and material systems, improvements in closed-loop circularity, immersive digital experiences and in-cabin technology. The agenda blends near‑term challenges with long‑range R&D breakthroughs, giving attendees a practical and strategic view of where the interior value chain is heading and how to position for what comes next.
Future Cabin Architecture
Vehicles are becoming flexible, software-defined spaces which are reshaping cabin interiors.
Sub‑topics:
- How expanded digital surfaces change automotive interiors
- Integrating HMIs, sensing and electronics into interior components
- Balancing screen‑led interaction with authentic materiality and perceived quality
- Implications of multimodal interaction zones across voice, touch, gesture, haptics, proximity sensing and visual cues
- Developments and trends in evolving cabin layouts and adaptability for new mobility
Digital cockpit & in‑cabin technology
The digital cockpit functions as an integrated electronic system, where physical design, sensing, compute and UX need to be engineered cohesively to establish reliability and long‑term adaptability.
Sub‑topics:
- High‑integration of electronic domains in the cockpit
- Building driver trust as the cockpit becomes more software‑driven
- Data handling, latency, and safety requirements for sensing‑rich interiors
- How to accommodate evolving digital features over the vehicle’s lifecycle?
- OTA‑enabled architectures and upgradeable software‑defined cockpit functions
HMI, UX & Digital Interaction
In‑cabin interaction is shifting toward multimodal, materially integrated and sensor‑driven systems that blend digital capability with tactile clarity and safety.
Sub‑topics:
- Smart surfaces enabling touch, gesture and proximity‑based interaction
- Sensor embedding in carbon fibre, composites, glass and other premium materials
- Seat‑based haptics for multimodal alerts, immersion and driver‑support functions
- Harmonising digital behaviour, ergonomics and brand identity across the cabin
- Balancing aesthetics and interaction logic in increasingly complex digital interiors
Sustainable Materials & Circular Design
Low‑impact and recyclable materials within closed-loop ecosystems are driving change as OEMs prepare for stricter regulation and 2035 sustainability targets.
Sub‑topics:
- Economic viability of circularity and consumer acceptance of recycled interiors
- Circular performance requirements: durability, safety and aesthetics
- Circular materials must consider disassembly, mono‑material strategies and adhesive reduction
- Bio‑based, recycled and all‑cellulose materials for next‑generation interiors
- Car‑to‑car material flows and the role of OEM–supplier collaboration for reverse‑logistics models
Why are these topics being addressed?
Future Cabin Architecture
As autonomous mobility and new vehicle platforms redefine the role of the interior, cabin architecture is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. The InteriVision Forum examines how emerging vehicle architectures, expanded digital surfaces and evolving human–machine interfaces drive new requirements for structural design, systems integration and in‑cabin functionality. A key focus is how engineering and design teams can balance advanced digital interfaces with authentic materiality to preserve perceived quality, user comfort and brand identity within increasingly technology‑rich environments.
Sustainable Materials & Circular Design
Low‑impact recyclable materials and improved material flows in closed‑loop ecosystems mean that tomorrow’s cabin designs can meet the functional and commercial needs of the manufacturers, whilst also being accepted by the customer. Attend this Forum for an holistic view of how circularity, regulation and deep‑tech R&D will reshape interior module design and material flows by 2035.
HMI, UX & Digital Interaction
The next evolution of in‑cabin interaction is moving toward intuitive, multimodal and materially integrated solutions. Developments in smart surfaces allow engineering and design teams to embed touch, gesture and proximity‑based interaction directly into premium materials - while maintaining safety, durability and structural performance. Advances in seat‑based haptics illustrate how tactile feedback can enhance immersion, usability and driver support within increasingly complex cabin environments. Together, these technologies signal a shift toward user experiences where digital functionality, ergonomic clarity and brand identity are seamlessly integrated into the vehicle interior.
Digital Cockpit & In‑Cabin Technology
The cockpit is rapidly becoming a software‑defined digital environment in which displays, sensors and compute platforms must work as a tightly integrated system with predictable performance and safety. Electrification and autonomy are reshaping cabin layouts and interaction models, increasing demands on data handling, sensing accuracy and interface clarity. For engineers and designers, the core challenge is delivering intuitive, reliable and brand‑coherent digital systems that support driver confidence and maintain behavioural consistency across an increasingly complex electronic interior.
Across all tracks, the InteriVision Forum provides practical engineering insight, cross‑industry knowledge sharing and direct access to cutting‑edge R&D—equipping attendees to design and deliver the next generation of automotive interiors.