December 10 – 11, 2025 | Frankfurt/Hanau, Germany
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Safe Driving
Latest Changes in October Release
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Safe Driving protocols - rationale and impact
Safe Driving: First Thoughts for 2029
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
Occupant Monitoring
Seatbelt Usage
Occupant Classification
Occupant Presence
Driver Engagement
Driver Monitoring
Controls
Vehicle Assistance
Speed Assistance
ACC Performance
Steering Support
In Depth: General Vehicle Controls and Local Hazards
In Depth: DFRS Cooperation
Mohanad Ismail - WSP
Promote the exchange of data, knowledge, and expertise in the field of road safety
Need for collaboration in developing new testing methods and standards
Encouraging the adoption of new safety technologies in vehicles
In Depth: HMI Checklist
James Jackson - IDIADA
Reintroduce physical controls for critical functions
Evaluate driver monitoring & usability of HMI systems
Potential impact on star rating
In Depth: Link Between Driver State and ADAS
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
From Test Data to Insights: Streamlining Safety Performance Analysis
Dr. Mario Henrique Cruz Torres - IVEX NV
Crash Avoidance
Latest Changes in October Release
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
Summary of the changes incorporated into v1.1 Crash Avoidance protocols - rationale and impact
New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions
Adriano Palao - Euro NCAP
In Depth: LSS Driver Acceptance and Virtual Testing Crash Avoidance
In Depth: Acceptance of Lane Departure Functions
Samuel Deylen - ANCAP SAFETY
Analysis of over 600 individual tests for 30 different vehicles
Potential influence on the 2026 Lane Departure Collisions Test and Assessment Protocols
In Depth: Virtual Testing for Crash Avoidance
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP
Integration of Virtual Testing protocols in 2026 systems
Enhanced simulation to cover More scenarios efficiently
Balanced hybrid testing approach
General
Roadmap beyond 2029
Richard Schram - Euro NCAP
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & Automation
Expanded VRU Scenarios
Gender and Age Inclusivity
Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety
Data Sharing and Real-Time Hazard Warnings
Holistic Safety Approach
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Commercial Vehicles and Vans
Current Status of HGV Assessment
Matthew Avery - Euro NCAP
Safe Driving
Occupant monitoring
Vision aids
Adaptive cruise control
Speed assist systems
Collision Avoidance:
Frontal collisions with vehicles and VRU
Lane departure collisions
Post-Crash
Testing Facilities
Initial Ratings
Van Assessment
Matthew Avery - Euro NCAP
Transition from the previous medal system to a star rating system
Safe driving
Crash avoidance
Post crash safety
Roadmap for Commercial Vehicles
Matthew Avery - Euro NCAP
Future Development
Scope expansion
Crash testing of trucks to encourage better passive safety protection in 2030
Post Crash
Latest Changes in October Release
Pierre Castaing - Experts Committee of French Road Safety Council
Rescue information
Rescue sheets
Emergency Response Guide
Post crash intervention
Vehicle extrication
Energy management
Occupant extrication
New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions
Pierre Castaing - Experts Committee of French Road Safety Council
Rescue information
Rescue sheets
Emergency Response Guide
Post crash intervention
Vehicle extrication
Energy management
Occupant extrication
Overall Rating and Links between Categories
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - German Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute
Minimum performance thresholds in each of the four categories and compensation
Systems mandatory for a rating above a specific level (e.g. 4 or 5 stars)
Red body regions
Crash Protection
Latest Changes in October Release
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg
Frontal impact
Offset
Full Width
VT and Sled
Side impact
Rear impact
VRU impact
New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg
Frontal impact
Offset
Full Width
VT and Sled
Side impact
Rear impact
VRU impact
In Depth: VRU Protection and Virtual Testing Crash Protection
VRU Protection
Dirk-Uwe Gehring - BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH
Amendments in 2026 Protocol and Technical Bulletin
A-Pillar Assessment
Challenges in aPLI testing and certification
Discussions/Outlook
Lab Showcase: Frontal Impact Safety Assessment for Euro NCAP 2026 at CSI
Luca Baroncelli - CSI Certificazione e Testing S.P.A.
Location and Specialization
High-End Technology and Expert Knowledge
Early Validation Opportunities (e.g. Pre-Tests or Prototype Evaluation)
Program subject to change.
