ADVANCING AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
ADVANCING AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
4-5 November 2026
British Motor Museum, Warwick
Four streams. Two days.
One place to advance the conversation that matters.
The Advancing Automotive Engineering (AAE) Conference is an annual gathering of professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from across the automotive sector, providing a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of mobility.
AAE serves as a dynamic platform for exploring the latest advancements in automotive technology, fostering cross-industry collaboration, and driving the future of the sector.
Industry Professionals
Speakers
Hours of content
Hours of CPD
Hours of networking
Our 2026 technical streams
Electrified Vehicle Engineering
The Electrified Vehicle Engineering conference continues to cover the latest technical developments and insights into the engineering challenges associated with bringing battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to market.
Vehicle Thermal Management Systems
VTMS17 will continue to discuss and explore the latest developments in thermal management for electrified, hybrid and conventional vehicles. Covering topics such as battery thermal management, powertrain cooling, cabin comfort, heat pumps, simulation and energy efficiency, the event provides a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, practical case studies and emerging technologies
16th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging
The Institution’s prestigious International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging returns in 2026 to address the latest advances, research and developments in turbocharging system designs and boosting solutions.
Hydrogen Propulsion and ICE
The H2ICE conference provides a technical forum for engineers, OEMs, suppliers and researchers to share the latest developments and discuss the applications and commercial viability of hydrogen-based combustion engines and powertrains.
Why you need to attend Advancing Automotive Engineering 2026
GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Get ahead of the competition by addressing interconnected technical automotive challenges all under one roof.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Network with industry leaders, OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, and researchers shaping the future of EVs, powertrains, and aerodynamics.
ON-STAGE
DISCUSSIONS
Get a broad perspective on the future of engineering, including new technologies, research advancements, and emerging industry trends.
FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS
Forge partnerships to accelerate R&D, overcome technical pain points, benchmark against industry leader and explore opportunities to collaborate spanning the automotive sectors.
Previous attendees include
CALL FOR POSTERS OPEN - 30 SEP 2026
Calling all students, Formula Student teams and postgraduates: We are looking for student posters on any of the four topics covered this year. All posters will be judged on site by senior engineers from across the industry and all students will gain access to the presentations, knowledge sharing and networking at the summit.
Why share your work?
- Have your work seen by major automotive and technology companies
- Create opportunities to network with senior engineers and professionals
- Receive expert feedback on your work
- Boost your CV and career prospects
- Gain awards and industry recognition
We look forward to receiving your work by 30 Sep 2026
Some of our great attendee feedback:
I loved that we were able to dip into the two other events going on at the same time where there were relevant topics.
Veracity (Oxford) Ltd
I really enjoyed attending the event. It ran smoothly and professionally with lots of highly interesting and cutting edge research showcased. The presentation lengths were ideal for detail yet allowed for plenty of presenters to show their research over the 2 days.
Ricardo
It was an inspirational event - well organised in a central location.
MIRA Technology Institute
Excellent venue and very good format and organisation. It was gratifying to see a mixture of industry veterans and new faces in the presenter and delegate contingent. Personally I most enjoyed the content on hybrid drivetrains and OEM plans.
Shell
Structure of the days is very good and is well spaced with Networking opportunities. Market trends and supply chain presentations are particularly interesting for strategy. Ability to discuss presentations with speakers about their presented technical projects also provided some good learning opportunity.
Ricardo
An extremely well-delivered conference in combination with other parallel topics. Really worth the effort.
CLCCR
The whole organisation, including the conference accommodation, organisation, the level of speakers and presentations were impressive. Many skilled engineers and scientific organisations were involved, and it was a great opportunity to network.
STFC Hartree Centre
The co-location with the other conferences was an excellent idea.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Pricing
Early Bird price
(Ends 6 September)
Standard price
(from 7 September)
Member
£450
£500
Non-member
£585
£650
To book your pass select your preferred event and select book now
Your ticket will provide you access to all streams.
For Authors and those wishing to book at student/retired rate: please contact training@imeche.org to arrange your place
Bring a group and save
Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more attendees; this is a great opportunity for multiple engineers to:
- Benefit from the topics and discussions
- Maximise opportunities for learning and networking
- Contribute to their ongoing professional development
- Meet and collaborate with colleagues across multiple sites
- Bring new/junior team members up to speed
To organise your group booking, simply contact our Training team and we would be delighted to make all the arrangements.
Pre-conference course:
Leading Software-Defined R&D and Product Programmes
Ahead of this year's summit, join our pre-conference training course on 2-3 November 2026, providing the tools for engineers and managers to make better decisions earlier, reduce programme risk, and lead integrated hardware-software development projects with greater confidence and control.
Gain practical frameworks to apply immediately to your projects, teams, and daily technical trade-offs, and gain more predictable delivery and reduced R&D costs, together with teams that are better equipped to compete in an increasingly software-driven market.
