December 10 – 11, 2024 | Frankfurt/Hanau, Germany

Here you see a recap of the program of the UpDate Seminar Euro NCAP 2023. As soon as the program of the 2024 conference is finalized, you will find it here.

 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Introduction and Overview
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - German Federal Highway Research Institute; Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh
 

The New Rating 2026
Haddon Matrix and New Ratings - How Do They Compare
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP
  • Vision 2030
  • Rating transformation
  • Haddon Matrix
  • 2026 rating scheme
 

Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Van Programme
Matthew Avery - Euro NCAP
 
Motivation and Strategy behind the Assessment of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
Matthew Avery - Euro NCAP
  • Motivation and strategy
  • Testing
  • First results
 
Testing of Heavy Goods Vehicles
Dr.-Ing. Patrick Seiniger - BASt - German Federal Highway Research Institute

 

Crash Protection
Insights into the Euro NCAP Passive Safety Updates
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg
  • MPDB changes
  • FW(D) new test configuration
  • Physical and/or virtual sled tests
  • Side crash planning/Far Side
  • Knee mapping
  • Q6 and Q10 updates
  • THOR updates
  • Whiplash static and dynamic
 
Euro NCAP Far Side Virtual Testing Protocol
Ass. Prof. Dr. Corina Klug - Graz University of Technology
  • Motivation
  • Roadmap / timeline
  • VT process & validation
 
A look outside Europe: C-NCAP Virtual Testing Content and Planning
Xiaobing Bu - CATARC - China Automotive Technology & Research Center
  • C-NCAP virtual testing content
  • C-NCAP virtual testing and assessment method
  • C-NCAP virtual testing planning
 

 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Summary of Conference Day 1
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - German Federal Highway Research Institute; Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh
 

Safe Driving
Legal Framework for Automated Driving
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - German Federal Highway Research Institute
 
Euro NCAP Assisted Driving Grading 2024
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
  • New ACC Performance assessment: PTW and VRU scenarios
  • New Driver Monitoring requirements
  • New “Hands-off” Assisted Driving systems assessment
 
Driver Monitoring Systems and Occupant Status Monitoring
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
  • Occupant Monitoring: SBR, Occupant Classification, CPD, Virtual Testing
  • Driver Engagement (Driver Fatigue, Distraction and Impairment): Update/Expansion DSM protocol, Link to Crash Avoidance, Virtual Testing
  • Assisted Engagement (Assisted Driving): Inclusion of DSM for Assisted/Automated driving, Link to AD Grading
 
This is Euro NCAPs HMI & HF Working Group
Dr. Ilse Harms - RDW Netherlands Vehicle Authority
  • Goal of the new HMI & HF Working Group 
  • Recent work
  • Outlook 2026
 
Speed Assist Systems
Andrés Aparicio - IDIADA Automotive Technology SA
  • Outlook for Euro NCAP SAS 2026
  • New features
  • New processes
 

Crash Avoidance
UpDates in Crash Avoidance 2026
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
  • Standard Assessment: New & Expanded scenarios (Including Acceleration Prevention)
  • Robustness Assessment: Scope and approach
 
Virtual Testing Crash Avoidance
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP
  • Safe Driving
  • Crash Avoidance
  • On-road evaluation
 

Post Crash
What Is Needed for a Fast and Safe Rescue?
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh
  • Crash test track vs. reality
  • New technology, same standards: What does it take to continue to provide professional rescue services?
 
Next Steps in Post Crash Safety
Pierre Castaing - Experts Committee of French Road Safety Council
  • Road Map and Timeline
  • Outlook for Euro NCAP "Rescue, Extrication & Safety" 2026
  • Euro Rescue App update
 
Closing Remarks and Farewell
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - German Federal Highway Research Institute; Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh