The 11th International Automotive Engineering Conference -IAEC is organised by the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association (OIB), the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD), the Automotive Technology Platform (OTEP) and the Automotive Suppliers Association of Türkiye (TAYSAD), in cooperation with SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers). IAEC 2026 will take place on 5 November 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Istanbul Atasehir.

This year’s conference will be chaired by Prof. Dr.  Zehra YUMURTACI, a distinguished scholar whose work has made significant contributions to the field. Focusing on the pivotal role of engineering in the automotive industry’s major transformation, IAEC 2025 will deliver a comprehensive technical‑strategic vision of today’s sector and its future. Centred on the main theme “Future Mobility Systems” the programme will focus on Advanced Powertrain Systems, Autonomous Technologies, and Alternative Energy Sources.

Operating at the heart of global competition, the automotive industry continues to grow through strengthened engineering capabilities, enhanced university–industry collaboration and the widespread diffusion of innovation. IAEC is a unique platform that supports this progress by sharing cutting‑edge engineering approaches and technology visions. Participants—industry professionals, academics and entrepreneurs—will network within a rich community and gain deeper insight into the technologies and talents shaping the future of mobility.