At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, held from June 15 to 17, 2026, at the new Project and Technology Center in Bühl, Germany, Schaeffler is presenting its latest product innovations and technological developments under the theme “Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.” The event brings together over 300 customers, offering a first-hand experience of the company's expanded competencies resulting from the integration of Vitesco Technologies.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, emphasized the significance of the symposium: “Traditionally, the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium stands for lively discussions with customers and the opportunity to experience innovations and new technologies first-hand. As a motion technology company, we will present the expanded competencies and product portfolio combining our strengths in mechanical engineering and mechatronics with new complementary expertise in electronics and sensors.”
By 2035, Schaeffler aims to generate 10 percent of its revenue in new segments while maintaining its core automotive business. Rosenfeld stated, “In addition to new growth areas, the automotive business remains central to Schaeffler, as the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 will impressively demonstrate. We also believe in Europe because many of our innovations originate here and because Europe continues to be a core market for our most important customers.”
Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG, highlighted the company's readiness to meet market challenges: “The dynamic developments in our markets present big challenges – and we are prepared to meet them. With our broad portfolio, our global presence and local supply chains, and our pronounced systems expertise, we consistently transfer innovations to mass production. In this way, we are actively advancing the mobility transformation – toward higher efficiency and comprehensive electrification.”
Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG, explained the company's system-based approach: “At the symposium, we will present integrated product innovations for cars, trucks, and two-wheelers from a single source and show how Schaeffler supports customers as a preferred technology partner with extensive systems expertise and a high level of vertical integration. One of our core strengths is the system-based approach that we take to link functions intelligently to provide a better driving experience.”
Schaeffler will showcase more than 320 products at the symposium. For passenger cars, solutions are grouped into four technology clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management. In commercial vehicles, the company presents zero-emission solutions for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell-electric vehicles (FCEVs), and hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2-ICE). Flexible development approaches aim to bring low-emission technologies to market faster. For two-wheelers, Schaeffler will display bearings, engine control units, automatic transmissions, and connectivity solutions.
The customer event, held once every four years, is global in scope. After Bühl for the Europe region, the symposium will continue in Detroit (USA) on September 17, Suzhou (China) from November 4 to 6, and Tokyo (Japan) on December 2–3.
The recording of the press conference in English for the 13th Schaeffler Symposium can be found here. Press photos of Klaus Rosenfeld, Thomas Stierle, and Matthias Zink are available here.
This symposium underscores Schaeffler's commitment to innovation and partnerships, positioning the company as a key technology partner in the evolving mobility landscape.
