We are pleased to announce IAV SPARK26 (Symposium on Pre-ignition, Auto-ignition, Reactivity, and Knock). Submit your groundbreaking research and join a community of visionaries who are shaping the future of these constantly evolving technologies.
There is no doubt that the mobility of the future means diversity. A wide variety of powertrain concepts will be available depending on the vehicle category, area of application, and region of use. The ICE will continue to play a key role for a long time to come, especially in hybrid powertrains.
Furthermore, the ICE will increasingly come into contact with alternative fuels of synthetic and biological origin and will be upgraded accordingly.
The resulting development tasks and goals are diverse, and further significant improvements can still be achieved. The focus is on increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and compatibility with alternative fuels.
To offer all interested developers an inspiring exchange platform for the latest developments in this context, IAV established two exciting conferences more than two decades ago, which are recently joined to the IAV SPARK (Symposium on Pre Ignition, Auto Ignition, Reactivity, and Knock). After our first edition in 2025 in the US, we are happy to be back in Europe and looking ahead to the next edition in fall 2026 in Berlin.
Topics
- Ignition and inflammation of conventional and alternative fuels (e.g. hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, etc.)
- Combustion processes for alternative fuels
- Prevention of irregular combustion phenomena when using conventional & alternative fuels
- Latest technologies enabling cleaner or/and more efficient combustion processes
- Methods for measurement and analysis of irregular combustion phenomena
- Modern virtual development methods
- Control, regulation and latest function algorithms
- AI-based development methods as well as control algorithms
Conference Chair
- Marc Sens, IAV (Chairman)
Scientific Advisory Board
- Matthias Biehl, Bosch
- Ragnar Burenius, HORSE Powertrain
- Prof. Dr. André Casal Kulzer, IFS
- Dr. Michael Fischer, Honda
- Dr. Michael Fischer, 40 Yo ICE
- Ryan Heinbuch, General Motors
- Dr. Christian Maas, Volkswagen
- Sandro Pino, Tenneco
- Prof. Dr. Hermann Rottengruber, OVGU
- Dr. Kelly Senecal, Convergent Science
- Dr. Olaf Toedter, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Our Sponsors
Aramco
Aramco is one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, creating value across the hydrocarbon chain, and delivering economic and societal benefits to people and communities around the globe. Supplier of choice for customers, Aramco provides reliable, affordable, and more-sustainable energy while creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Champion®
For over 100 years, the iconic Champion® brand has been a world leader in the manufacture of spark plugs for every kind of combustion engine. From innovation in aviation technology to a tradition of motorsports dominance, the Champion® brand has been a part of product development in every type of engine. As a powerful symbol of performance driven quality, this experience and commitment has led to design enhancements that optimize the performance of every spark plug we make.
Eldor Corporation
Eldor Corporation is an international group leader in the Automotive business, specializing in advanced ignition systems. Eldor outstanding technology is the ION SENSING, which guarantees these main contents: advanced ignition concepts; knocking and misfire detection; cylinders balancing; auto-ignition and heavy-knock recognition; closed-loop combustion optimization.