Research, Innovation and Future Directions

We warmly invite researchers, academics, PhD students, industry professionals, and early-career engineers to participate in an international scientific conference organized within the framework of the Formula Student Symposium, dedicated to current research, technological innovations, and future directions in automotive and motorsport engineering.

The aim of the conference is to provide a high-quality scientific forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research results in vehicle engineering and related disciplines, closely aligned with the technical and educational domains represented at the Formula Student Symposium. The event seeks to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration between academia and industry, with a particular emphasis on research contributions suitable for scientific dissemination and publication.

The conference focuses on education, automotive research and development, and advanced automotive and motorsport technologies, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the Formula Student community. Key thematic areas include the application of artificial intelligence in automotive engineering, the development of autonomous vehicle systems, electric powertrains and energy storage technologies, and engineering innovations in motorsport. In addition, the conference addresses materials and manufacturing technologies, vehicle diagnostics and testing methods, as well as scientific approaches to automotive and motorsport management and race operations.

The scientific program will include invited plenary lectures, peer-reviewed thematic sessions, and panel discussions, ensuring a balanced representation of academic and industrial perspectives. Dedicated networking opportunities within the Formula Student Symposium environment will support the establishment of new research collaborations, joint projects, and future publications.

Authors are invited to submit research papers related to the conference themes. Selected contributions presented at the conference will be eligible for publication in internationally recognized, open-access scientific journals or conference proceedings, with the intention of providing Q2–Q3-level publication opportunities, subject to the respective review processes.

The conference is open to national and international participants whose research, development, or applied engineering activities contribute to the scientific advancement of automotive and motorsport technologies, and who wish to engage with the broader Formula Student academic and professional community.

Call for Papers

Researchers, academics, PhD students, industry professionals, and early-career engineers are invited to submit original research papers to the International Scientific Conference on Advanced Automotive and Motorsport Technologies, organized within the framework of the Formula Student Symposium.

The conference provides a high-level scientific forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research results, technological developments, and innovative engineering solutions related to automotive and motorsport systems, closely aligned with the technical and educational domains represented by the Formula Student community. Contributions addressing both theoretical and applied aspects are welcome, with particular emphasis on research suitable for scientific dissemination and publication.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

The conference welcomes contributions related to, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Automotive Engineering
• Autonomous Vehicle Development
• Automotive Materials and Processing Technologies
• Motorsport Technologies
• Vehicle Diagnostic and Testing Methods
• Electric Powertrains and Energy Storage Systems
• Automotive and Motorsport Management, Race Operations
• Vehicle Development Innovations and Emerging Trends

SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION

All submitted papers will undergo a peer-review process. Accepted contributions will be presented at the conference in oral.

Selected high-quality papers will be invited for publication in internationally recognized, open-access scientific journals or conference proceedings, with the intention of providing Q2–Q3-level publication opportunities, subject to the respective journal review processes.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The conference is open to researchers, academic staff, doctoral students, engineers, industry experts, and all professionals engaged in automotive and motorsport-related research and development, including participants interested in the scientific and technological dimensions of the Formula Student Symposium.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 5th April 2026
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 17th April 2026
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31st May 2026
• Early Registration Deadline: 1st September 2026
• Conference Dates: 20th–22nd November 2026