Automotive Functional Safety 2026

As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, connected and autonomous, functional safety remains a foundational requirement—now evolving with new standards and risk landscapes. The Automotive Functional Safety Week 2026 brings together safety engineers, system architects, standard-bodies and OEM/Tier-1 professionals in Munich from 21-23 April 2026. Across three days, attendees will engage with cutting-edge sessions on ISO 26262 3rd Edition, ISO/PAS 8800 (AI functional safety), ISO/DTS 5083 and the growing convergence of safety, security and software-defined vehicles.

Key Highlights

• Overview of ISO 26262 third edition updates and their implications for vehicle safety lifecycle.

• Deep-dives into ISO/PAS 8800 and AI-enabled functional safety—exploring how AI impacts safety architecture and compliance.

• Sessions on SOTIF (Safety Of The Intended Functionality) and the integration of functional safety with vehicle cybersecurity and software-defined vehicle platforms.

• Networking and expert forums with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, regulators and safety practitioners—benchmarking best practices from around the world.

Who Should Attend?

• Heads of Functional Safety, Safety Engineering & Vehicle Safety Systems in OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

• System architects, software engineers and technical leads responsible for AI, software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms, safety-critical systems and compliance.

• Regulatory, standardisation and compliance professionals working on ISO 26262, ISO/PAS 8800, SOTIF and the interplay with cybersecurity.

• Technology providers, consultants and service suppliers specialising in functional safety tools, AI safety, model-based design, verification & validation workflows.

• Professionals from MENA and global markets seeking leading-edge frameworks and peer-insights to bring into their regions.

Main Features

• Expert panel discussions & keynote sessions on the latest functional safety standards, safety architecture for SDVs and risk management.

• Interactive workshops & breakout sessions where attendees engage in model-based design, safety lifecycle management, AI in safety and integration of safety & security.

• Peer networking & benchmarking — opportunities to connect with senior professionals from OEMs, Tier-1s, regulators and suppliers, to discuss challenges, share experiences and build road-maps for safety transformation.