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Discover more about the Automotive Special Interest Group Meetup on the dedicated page here!

RTC Automotive Meetup, Stuttgart, May 8th, 2025

The Automotive Meetup is curated by the Automotive Special Interest Group (SIG) Leaders of the RealTime Society

    To join the Automotive SIG, participate in its activities, and enjoy free access to RTC Spotlight Events, kindly register with the RealTime Society.

    A Road Ahead: Mastering Today’s Challenges in Automotive

    Stuttgart, Porsche Arena and the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Hall, May 8th, 2025

    The automotive industry is navigating a new era of technology. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin technology, and advanced visualization is no longer optional—it’s essential. Join us at the XR Expo and SIG Automotive Meetup on May 8, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany for a deep dive into how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing automotive design, engineering, marketing, and innovation.

    Foster Meaningful Connections: The XR Expo and the Special Interest Group Automotive of the Realtime Society are proud to offer a dynamic platform where you can connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights. This event is designed to ensure plenty of opportunities for networking with peers and experts who share your passion for automotive innovation in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

    Don’t Miss This Opportunity: Engage with the brightest minds in both, the automotive and XR fields. This is your chance to:

    • Discover cutting-edge XR applications and solutions.
    • Participate in interactive discussions.
    • Gain a competitive edge in your industry.

    There will be plenty of space to network with peers and experts who share a passion for XR and automotive innovation. 

    Key topics include

    AI Data Processing – how to master the challenge of data processes and learn how to unlock the potential of today’s technology Visualisation & Collaboration 

    Gamification & AI in Automotive XR Experiences 

    Prepare to be inspired, informed, and connected – be part of the XR Expo – SIG Automotive Meetup on Thursday 8th May – 4:30 pm, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart

    Event Highlights

    Date & Time: May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location: Schleyer Convention Center, Stuttgart, Germany – room: CodeLab 

    Registration is Free!!

    🎟️ Please make sure to register here also → XR EXPO 2025 & Virtuelle Welten – Chancen im Metaverse erleben to get free access to the event area.
    This step is required—even if you’re registered through our site—to ensure smooth entry at the venue.

    Program Overview | Programmübersicht

    Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Donnerstag, 8. Mai 2025
    4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 16:30 – 19:30 Uhr
    Location: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart
    Part of the XR Expo – Hosted by the Special Interest Group Automotive of the RealTime Society
    Im Rahmen der XR Expo – Veranstaltet von der Special Interest Group Automotive der RealTime Society


    4:30 PM | SIG Automotive Meetup Opening
    16:30 Uhr | Eröffnung des SIG Automotive Meetups
    Welcome to our community gathering dedicated to the future of real-time technologies in the automotive industry.
    Willkommen zu unserem Community-Treffen über die Zukunft von Echtzeittechnologien in der Automobilbranche.


    4:45 PM | Welcome by the Organizers
    16:45 Uhr | Begrüßung durch die Veranstalter
    Representatives from the RealTime Society and SIG Automotive introduce the event and share its vision and purpose.
    Vertreter der RealTime Society und der SIG Automotive stellen das Event vor und erläutern dessen Ziel und Bedeutung.


    4:50 PM | Building Future-Proof Product Configurators with SonicAI & NVIDIA Omniverse
    16:50 Uhr | Zukunftssichere Produktkonfiguratoren mit SonicAI & NVIDIA Omniverse entwickeln
    Speaker / Sprecher: Pierre Grage – Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, UNEVIS GmbH
    Discover how SonicAI and NVIDIA Omniverse power cutting-edge configurators that enhance customer experiences and redefine digital retail.
    Erleben Sie, wie SonicAI und NVIDIA Omniverse modernste Konfiguratoren antreiben, die Kundenerlebnisse verbessern und digitalen Automobilvertrieb neu definieren.


    5:10 PM | Realität im Wandel: Wie XR und AI neue Realitäten schaffen
    17:10 Uhr | Reality in Transition: How XR and AI Are Creating New Realities
    Speaker / Sprecher: Michael Aechtler – CEO & Founder, Gamechangerz
    From immersive storytelling to AI-supported interaction, discover how XR and AI are transforming the way we experience vehicles and brands.
    Von immersivem Storytelling bis hin zu KI-gestützter Interaktion: Entdecken Sie, wie XR und KI die Wahrnehmung von Fahrzeugen und Marken verändern.


    5:30 PM | Panel Discussion: AI, Data & XR – Shaping the Future of Immersive Experiences
    17:30 Uhr | Paneldiskussion: KI, Daten & XR – Die Zukunft immersiver Erlebnisse gestalten
    Panelists / Panelteilnehmer:

    • Michael Aechtler, CEO & Founder, Gamechangerz
    • Pierre Grage, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, UNEVIS GmbH
    • Joerg Dietrich, Sales Director – Porsche Group, MHP – A Porsche Company
      Moderated by Alina Kadlubsky & Jan Pflueger
      A high-level conversation exploring how immersive technologies, big data, and AI are converging to redefine innovation in automotive.
      Eine hochkarätige Diskussion darüber, wie immersive Technologien, Big Data und KI die Innovationslandschaft der Automobilbranche neu gestalten.

    5:50 PM | Wrap-Up
    17:50 Uhr | Zusammenfassung und Ausblick
    Summary of key takeaways and a look at what’s next for the SIG Automotive and RealTime Society.
    Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten Erkenntnisse und Ausblick auf kommende Aktivitäten der SIG Automotive und RealTime Society.


    6:00 – 7:30 PM | Get Together @ XR Expo
    18:00 – 19:30 Uhr | Get-Together bei der XR Expo
    Networking in a relaxed atmosphere. Connect with fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations.
    Netzwerken in entspannter Atmosphäre. Treffen Sie andere Innovatoren, tauschen Sie Ideen aus und knüpfen Sie neue Kontakte.

    Business Intelligence in AI-Driven Real-Time Age

    RTC Spotlights Empower Industry Leaders with Business Intelligence on AI-Enhanced Real-Time Solutions to Drive Strategic Impact.

    These exclusive, in-person, and intimate gatherings are designed for open-minded executives, visionary decision-makers, and forward-thinking professionals. Attendees gain actionable insights and strategies to leverage the shift from 2D to 3D and further into AI-Powered Real-Time 3D and to navigate a rapidly evolving technological and economic landscape with confidence and foresight.

    By exploring real-world applications and impact of real-time technologies across industries such as Automotive, Architecture, Digital Fashion, Media & Entertainment, Retail, and Design & Manufacturing, – just to name a few – participants gain the clarity needed to address strategic challenges, optimize workflows, drive measurable economic impact, seize new opportunities, and anticipate future trends.

    While each event is tailored to a specific industry, we intentionally invite representatives from other sectors to foster cross-industry synergies, fueling groundbreaking innovation and creative problem-solving.

    In other words, delivering invaluable Business Intelligence.

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