11 - 12 November, 2026
Hall 10.1, Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany

About the forums

Technical forums for the engineers shaping next-generation performance

The PMW Expo forums bring together engineers and technical leaders working across the technologies advancing motorsport and high-performance vehicle development.

Taking place live on the show floor, the forums give visitors the chance to hear directly from the people developing advanced powertrains, hybrid and electric systems, hydrogen technologies, additive manufacturing applications, lightweight components, safety systems, simulation tools and performance-critical engineering solutions.

Free to attend with your visitor ticket, the forums are designed for professionals who want more than to network with suppliers. They are a focused opportunity to understand where the industry is heading, what is being tested in real-world applications, and how leading companies are approaching the next phase of motorsport and high-performance automotive engineering. 

This year we are introducing two new forums to the programme, in addition to the Advanced Powertrain Technology Forum and the AM for High-Performance Automotive Symposium, we are also introducing the Performance Management in Motorsport Forum as well as the Niche Automotive Manufacturing Forum - with a very exciting lineup already in-place.

 

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Why the forums matter

Technical content with real engineering relevance

PMW Expo is built around the technologies, suppliers and conversations that matter to professional motorsport, high-performance automotive and low-to-mid-volume vehicle manufacturing.

The forum programme adds another layer to that experience by giving visitors access to technical presentations, case studies and panel discussions from companies actively working at the sharp end of performance vehicle development.

Previous sessions have explored high-performance battery systems, hybrid race powertrains, F1-to-commercial technology transfer, hydrogen endurance racing, 3D-printed thermal management components, metal additive manufacturing, industrialised AM workflows, fast-charging, technology transfer between defence and high-performance automotive, machine learning in motorsport controls and advanced materials.

For engineers, technical buyers, OEMs, race teams and specialist vehicle manufacturers, the forums offer a practical way to benchmark ideas, hear what is being developed across the industry and connect those insights directly with the suppliers exhibiting at the show.

 

Previous speakers and companies involved have included

The PMW Expo forums have previously featured technical insight from companies and organisations including Automobili Lamborghini, Ford Racing, Motion Applied, Red Bull Powertrains, Nikon SLM Solutions, Bosch Motorsport, Cosworth, BOLD, MissionH24, Manthey Racing, Podium Advanced Technologies, Ricardo, eMoSys GmbH, Extreme H, Conflux, Renishaw, Fraunhofer IAPT, ZF Friedrichshafen, and Williams Grand Prix Technologies to name only a few.

Across the programme, visitors have heard from engineers, technical directors, motorsport specialists, product leads, business development leaders and senior figures working directly on the systems, materials and technologies being used in motorsport and high-performance automotive applications.

 

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