10th International VDI Conference - Connected Off-Highway Machines
Course number: 01KO902
- Learn more about the impact of the Digital Transformation on the Off-Highway Industry
- Find out about current developments in the area of Connectivity and Data Management, as well as Remote Monitoring and Autonomy
- Meet peers from the agricultural, mining and construction Industry and discuss latest findings and trends
On June 4-5, 2025 our 10th international conference on “Connected Off-Highway Machines” will take place in Dusseldorf to discuss new technologies revolutionizing the industry. In the Off-Highway Industry mobile machines become increasingly connected and drive (semi-) autonomously already. They increase productivity and efficiency while reducing costs and making working conditions in harsh environments safer. Our international VDI conference offers an ideal platform to discuss latest technology trends with international experts.
Smart Future for the Off-Highway Industry?
All major players of the Off-Highway Industry are working on smart technologies and solutions. Automation, connectivity and digital processes have many benefits. However, there are still many challenges and questions ahead: How do connectivity and automation impact business models? How to really benefit from Big Data? How to integrate artificial intelligence in Off-Highway Machines? When and how will fully Autonomous Off-Highway Machines become a reality? How does the role of the worker change?
Advantages
- Learn more about the impact of the Digital Transformation on the Off-Highway Industry
- Find out about current developments in the area of Connectivity and Data Management, as well as Remote Monitoring and Autonomy
- Meet peers from the agricultural, mining and construction Industry and discuss latest findings and trends
- Register for the “Connected Off-Highway Machines” conference and visit our parallel conference “Automation and Robotics in Agriculture” free of extra charge
Program
If you have any questions regarding the conference program or you want to become a speaker at future events, please contact Niklas Franz.
9:00 |
Registration & welcome coffee |
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10:00 |
Chair‘s Welcome and Opening AddressDr. Ing. Patrick Wolf, Senior Safety Engineer, IESE Fraunhofer, Germany |
10:15 |
Speed NetworkingMake the most of this networking opportunity by participating in these quick and effective 1-to-1 interactions. Get to know the other attendees and exchange your business cards. |
10:30 |
Autonomous Earthmoving - Concepts & learnings from real applications
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I. Software Defined Off-Highway Machines |
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11:00 |
Software-Defined Machines: Flexibility & Scalability for Off-Highway Machines
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11:30 |
Networking & coffee break |
12:15 |
Effective Tech Strategy Definition for Software Defined Vehicles in the Off-Highway Industry
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12:45 |
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety: Advanced HMI & UX for Off-Highway Machine
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13:15 |
Lunch |
II. Cyber Security & Regulations |
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14:45 |
Adaptation of Proven Industrial Safety Concepts for Non-Road Mobile Machinery Circulating on Public Roads
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15:15 |
Enhancing Vehicle Security: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Off-Highway-Machinery from Cyber Threats
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15:45 |
Networking & coffee break |
16:30 |
From Telematics to Threat Intelligence: Comprehensive Cybersecurity for Off-Highway Vehicles
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17:00 |
Panel DiscussionJoin industry experts discussing key developments, emerging challenges, and future opportunities in the field. Gain valuable insights and perspectives on the technologies and strategies shaping tomorrow. |
17:30 |
End of 1st Conference Day |
Get-togetherAt the end of the first conference day we kindly invite you to use the relaxed and informal atmosphere for in-depth conversations with other participants and speakers. |
9:25 |
Chair‘s Welcome |
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9:30 |
5G and 6G: The Future of Connected Off-Highway Machines
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III. Autonomous Systems |
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10:00 |
Road to Autonomy – New Operating Concepts for Road Construction Machinery
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10:30 |
Networking & coffee break |
11:00 |
Take Your Off-Highway Automation & Autonomy to the Next Level with Imaging Radar
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11:30 |
A Multi-Industry Autonomy Platform with Open Interfaces Accelerating the Evolution of Autonomous Machines
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12:00 |
Lunch |
IV. Artificial Intelligence |
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13:30 |
Revolutionizing Rugged Terrain: The Rise of Off-Highway Autonomous Systems
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14:00 |
Generative AI-Driven Collaboration Between Humans and Machines: Shaping the Future of Work With Off-Highway Machines
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14:30 |
Networking & coffee break |
V. Development & Validation |
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15:00 |
Towards Autonomy in Off-Highway Vehicles: Overcoming Sensor Fusion and AI Challenges
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15:30 |
Virtual platform to Simulate Actual Field-like Scenarios & Vehicle Movement in this Simulated Field Based on GNSS
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16:00 |
Closing Remarks |
16:15 |
End of conference |
Target Group
The "Connected Off-Highway Machines" Conference is aimed at engineers, technologists, designers and specialists from mobile machine manufacturers and suppliers of the off-highway industry, in particular managers and staff from:
- Software development
- Mobile machine control Solutions
- Communication technologies Departments
- Electric and electronics systems
- Telematics, drivers assistance Systems
This international conference provides a professional forum for all experts who are working in the fields of Connected Off-Highway Machines, Automation and IT for mobile machines to exchange experiences and ideas.
- MOBOTIC GmbH
Supporting Experts:
- Martin Frank, Senior Specialist Smart Systems, Research Program Owner, Volvo Construction Equipment Germany GmbH, Germany
- Eugen Schobesberger, Managing Director, Liebherr-EMtec GmbH, Germany
- Mattia Gabetti, Service Development Manager for Connected & Non-Connected Services, CNH Industrial Italia S.p.A., Italy
- Ove Lührs, Director of Autonomy, Topcon Agriculture, Germany
- Dr. Patrick Wolf, Senior Safety Engineer, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany
Book event

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Martin Frank
Volvo Construction Equipment Germany GmbH / Konz

Mattia Gabetti
CNH Industrial Italia S.p.A. / Torino

Ove Luehrs
Topcon Deutschland Positioning GmbH / Hamburg

Dipl.-Ing. Eugen Schobesberger
Liebherr-EMtec GmbH / Kirchdorf

Dr. Patrick Wolf
Fraunhofer-Institute für Experimentelles Software IESE / Kaiserslautern