A brand-new awards ceremony will take place live at this year’s ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, this May. The awards aim to recognize the innovations shaping the future of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. The winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Stuttgart Messe on May 21, 2025.
Coordinated by ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International (AAVI) magazine, the awards will celebrate the very best innovations across the ADAS and autonomous mobility sector during the last 18 months, acknowledging the achievements of the most remarkable projects and companies.
“At a critical juncture for the automotive and transportation sectors, these awards will honor those behind the groundbreaking achievements that are driving safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions,” explained AAVI editor Anthony James. “An expert judging panel will help to coordinate nominations, with the winners decided on by our readers.”
“The awards will aim to highlight Europe’s role as a global leader in automotive innovation,” added Chris Richardson, event director, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo. “Stuttgart, a hub for automotive excellence, provides the ideal stage to showcase these achievements and inspire further progress.”
Categories
The most innovative companies and projects will be shortlisted across eight categories:
Vehicle deployment of the year – Recognizing a standout vehicle deployment that successfully integrates ADAS or autonomous technology.
Safety innovation of the year – Recognizing a technology or system designed to improve safety and risk reduction.
Collaboration of the year – Recognizing a successful partnership between companies that led to a breakthrough in ADAS or autonomous technology.
In-cabin innovation of the year – Recognizing a technology that radically enhances driver/passenger experience, comfort or safety.
Engineering team of the year – Recognizing an exceptional engineering team behind a key innovation in ADAS or autonomous technology.
Public awareness campaign of the year – Recognizing an initiative that successfully educated the public on ADAS/autonomous technology, increasing awareness and adoption.
Disruptor of the year – Recognizing a company, product, individual or initiative that has significantly challenged conventional industry practices.
Startup of the year – Recognizing an early-stage company (≤ five years old) making a significant impact in ADAS or autonomous vehicle technology.
Judging panel
Ten judges have been carefully selected based on their industry expertise:
• Anthony James, Editor, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
• Marius Dupuis, CEO, ASAM
• Bolin Zhou, technical director – CATARC Intelligent and Connected Technology Co., China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC)
• Michelle Chaka, vice president of safety and systems, Cruise
• Lukas Timm, content creator – automotive engineer and influencer, Ex Mercedes
• Marc Amblard, managing director, Orsay Consulting
• Plato Pathrose, founder, PTS Creative
• Sven Beiker, external advisor to SAE International
• Marc Pajon, consultant, TAKTECH SAS
• Sytze Kalisvaart, senior project manager, TNO
To learn more about the awards and to register for an entry pass to the show, please visit the event website.
About ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
Published by the organizer of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International presents the latest technologies, innovations and case studies from the fast-moving world of connected and autonomous vehicles, including the latest developments in ADAS and road safety.
About ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo
First launched in 2017, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo has become the leading event of its type, showcasing everything needed to conceive, develop and validate an intelligent/autonomous vehicle, from autonomous vehicle driving software and hardware, sensors and communication systems, to tires and wheels for autonomous vehicles and complete vehicle concepts.
Consisting of a free exhibition and paid conference, attendees can learn what’s happening on the market and discover the latest products, technologies and services to accelerate scalable end-to-end product development and deployment, improve quality and safety, as well as reduce costs.