
AVL’s Virtual International Simulation Conference brings together hundreds of technical experts, researchers and thought leaders alike. Explore the latest simulation trends in the development of components, systems, control functionalities and their integration into the vehicle - from office to testbed and beyond.
Technological changes in the automotive industry are no longer just rapid, they have become exponential. Keeping up with the ever-accelerating pace is the key to your success. When you must optimize for cost and speed at the same time, the role of numerical simulation over the entire development process cannot be overestimated.
Make sure you are up to date with the industry’s latest simulation technology news and trends and register for the AVL Virtual International Simulation Conference, taking place from March 28 to 30, 2023 – free of charge.
Everyone who has already joined us for past AVL International Simulation Conferences in Graz knows that one of the event’s major takeaways is the networking. We have done all we could to include this aspect in the digital edition of this conference and look forward to interacting with you in a Live Podium Discussion and the Live Round Tables.
Keynotes

Virtual Twin: Driving the Sustainable Mobility
Roland Wanker
Vice President Advances Simulation Technologies, AVL List GmbH
Wolfgang Puntigam
Global Business Unit Manager, AVL List GmbH

Importance of Open Standards for Virtual ADAS/AD Verification & Validation
Marius Dupuis
CEO, ASAM e.V.

Simulation on Demand: How Cloud Technology is Making it More Accessible and Scalable
Annu Gmeiner
Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft Österreich GmbH

Energy Supply for a Carbon Neutral Society
Jürgen Rechberger
Business Field Leader Hydrogen and Fuel Cell, AVL List GmbH
March 28, 2023
11:10 CEST
Onboarding
Roland Wanker
Vice President, Advanced Simulation Technologies, AVL List GmbH
11:20 CEST
Welcome Address
Helmut List
Chairman and CEO, AVL List GmbH
11:40 CEST
Virtual Twin: Driving the Sustainable Mobility
Roland Wanker
Vice President, Advanced Simulation Technologies, AVL List GmbH
Wolfgang Puntigam
Global Business Unit Manager, AVL List GmbH
12:00 CEST
Importance of Open Standards for Virtual ADAS/AD Verification and Validation
Marius Dupuis
CEO, ASAM e.V.
12:20 CEST
Simulation on Demand: How Cloud Technology is Making it More Accessible and Scalable
Annu Gmeiner
Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft Österreich GmbH
12:40 CEST
Energy Supply for a Carbon Neutral Society
Jürgen Rechberger
Business Field Leader Hydrogen and Fuel Cell, AVL List GmbH
13:00 CEST
LIVE Podium Discussion
14:00 CEST
Technical Presentations Available On Demand
March 29, 2023
11:00 - 11:45 CEST
Live Round Table
Battery: Challenges and Opportunities
11:45 - 12:30 CEST
Live Round Table
Mastering Fuel Cell Development Challenges
12:30 - 13:15 CEST
Live Round Table
Speed-Up: E-Drive Efficiency and NVH Optimization
13:15 - 14:00 CEST
Live Round Table
ADAS/AD: Virtual Validation and Yet SAFE?
March 30, 2023
11:00 - 11:45 CEST
Live Round Table
Changing Towards Function Oriented Development: New Era for Vehicle System Simulation
11:45 - 12:30 CEST
Live Round Table
The IC-Engine in a Sustainable Society
12:30 - 13:15 CEST
Live Round Table
Through Wind and Waves: Rapid Virtual Prototyping for Vehicle Aerodynamics and Water Management
13:15 - 14:00 CEST
Live Round Table
Virtual ONLY: SiL Environment for Pure Software Verification and Validation
Battery: Challenges and Opportunities
Optimization Methodologies in Thermal Runaway Modelling Comparing a 3D Cloud-Based Workflow and a Reduced Dimension Approach
H. Fournier, Saint-Gobain Research Germany
How Simulation Enables More Efficient BMS Design and Development
S. Prüfling, AVL Software & Functions Regensburg
Thermal Runaway Analysis to Ensure Compliance With Battery Safety Regulations
L. Eder, AVL List GmbH
Battery Lifetime Influenced by Individual Aging Phenomena and Their Implications
J. Schneider, AVL List GmbH
Towards Efficient Parametrization of LIB Models
C. Lechner, AVL List GmbH
Mastering Fuel Cell Development Challenges
Hybrid PEM Fuel Cell Systems/Potentials for Optimized Operating Strategies
S. Gößling, F. Smyrek, M. Bahr, ZBT GmbH
1D Simulation of a Passenger Car Fuel Cell System - Focus on Water Balance and Realtime Capabilities
S. Held, S. Enz, S. Babernits, F. Du, C. Reulein, BMW AG, B. Yang, S. Kascha, AVL Deutschland GmbH
Multi-Scale Models for Simulating Performance and Degradation Phenomena of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
T. Katrašnik, A. Kregar, A. Kravos, University of Ljubljana
Unsteady 3D CFD Simulation of a PEM Fuel Cell: Efficient Parameterization and Simulation using Numerically Reduced Models
M. Haslinger, T. Lauer, Institute of Powertrains and Automotive Technology - TU Wien
Virtual Fuel Cell System Development Supported by Multi-Physical System Simulation
C. Pötsch, AVL List GmbH, T. Glatz, AVL North America
Integrating Fuel Cell Digital Twin on the Testbed
L. Allouchery, AVL List GmbH
Simulation Assisted Development of SOC Power Generation
A. Cvikl, AVL-AST d.o.o., M. Goll, AVL List GmbH
High Power Density Fuel Cell Systems for Commercial Vehicles
F. Berg, AVL List GmbH
Speed-Up: E-Drive Efficiency and NVH Optimization
Optimization of an Electric Machine Cooling System
S. Gomboc, A. Poredoš, T. Raduha, AVL-AST d.o.o., B. M. Devassy, W. Edelbauer, AVL List GmbH
A Holistic Simulation Methodology for E-motor Thermal Management
S. Gomboc, M. Kolarič, A. Poredoš, AVL-AST d.o.o, F. Diwoky, T. Kovačić, AVL List GmbH
Predicting Transmission Oil Distribution and Churning Losses
R. Fridman, AVL-AST d.o.o., A. Oliva, AVL List GmbH
Enabling Successful Product Development – PreonLab
M. Ihmsen, S. Joshi, FIFTY2 Technology GmbH
Advanced AI-Enabled Concept Optimizer for EDU Development
A. Puntigam, AVL List GmbH
Dynamic Modelling of a Multi-Modes Hybrid Gearbox
M. Hay, Renault S.A.
Noise Features Using AVL EXCITE™ and an Artificial Neural Network
M. R. Souza, M. Mohammadpour, S. Theodossiades, A. Haris, L. Rodrigues, Loughborough University, F. Diwoky, M. Sopouch, G. Offner, AVL List GmbH
Seamless Workflow From E-motor Concept Studies With AVL E-motor Tool to Inverter Tests on Inverter Test Systems
M. Schmidt, P. Winzer, AVL SET GmbH, M. Schrottner, F. Diwoky, AVL List GmbH
ADAS/AD: Virtual Validation and Yet SAFE?
Going Off-Road: Virtual Testing Solution for Autonomous Vehicles in Unpaved Terrain
P. Nitsche, AVL List GmbH
Virtual Scenario-Based Safety Assessment Framework for ADAS/AD V&V
F. Klueck, S. Terres, H. Scharke, AVL List GmbH
Control Design and Virtual Testing for Autonomous Vehicle Highway Merging Scenarios
A. Riding, Loughborough University
Hands-On Session: Creating a NCAP CPNCO50 Test Scenario in ASAM OpenSCENARIO Standard
S. Gallego, AVL Deutschland GmbH
Changing Towards Function Oriented Development: New Era for Vehicle System Simulation
Complete Vehicle System Simulation Considering Thermal Effects and Real Road Conditions
M. Pichler, AVL List GmbH
Cross-Domain Vehicle Attributes Assessment Through Vehicle System Simulation
N. De Kerpel, AVL List GmbH
Vehicle Jerk Analyses of One Pedal Drive EV Bus
B. Boduroğlu, Hexagon Studio
Automatic Vehicle System Modeling Using Road Measurement and AVL Vehicle Model Factory
L. Kira, AVL List GmbH
Virtual ONLY: SiL Environment for Pure Software Verification and Validation
Virtual Calibration for BEV: How to Model the relevant Sub-Systems
C. Triebl, AVL List GmbH
Can We Achieve Good Vehicle Energy Management System Optimization in a Pure Virtual Environment?
Y. Xuefei, Geely, M. Le Cossec, V. Bandi, AVL List GmbH
How to Ensure Cyber Security Compliance via Continuous V&V With Shift Towards the Software Defined Vehicle
J. Wurzinger, AVL List GmbH
Towards SDV Development - A Continuous Development and Verification Approach
A. Singh, P. Wendschoff, M. Steindl, AVL Deutschland GmbH
DevOps Within the Automotive Development Process
K. McAleer, AVL List GmbH
How Digital Map Information Accelerates Vehicle and Powertrain Development?
E. Kural, AVL List GmbH
Continuous Engineering and Digital Twins? Yes! But, first, a Traceability Information Model
P. Oliveira Antonino, Fraunhofer IESE
Through Wind and Waves: Rapid Virtual Prototyping for Vehicle Aerodynamics and Water Management
Numerical Analysis of Spraying Water for Front Windshield Filming Based on SPH Method
F. Zhang, J. Xin, C. Li, H. Zuo, SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters (presented by Yidan Zhang, AVL China)
Water Wading in PreonLab - Reliable Insights With Least Effort
M. Ihmsen, FIFTY2 Technology GmbH
Aerodynamics App for Efficient Design Exploration
Z. Pavlovic, Z. Zunic, S. Bezensek, AVL-AST d.o.o., C. Müller, P. Sampl, B. Basara, AVL List GmbH
Snow Soiling Simulations for Ground Vehicles
J. Viher, U. Cvelbar, AVL-AST d.o.o., J. Roter, AVL List GmbH
The IC-Engine in a Sustainable Society
The ICE in a Sustainable Society
Maik Suffa, AVL List GmbH
Comparison and Validation of a Tribological Simulation Model for Piston Ring Pack With Real Measurements of a Single Cylinder Engine
F. Marzemin, D. Weiß, S. Posch, M. Engelmayer, LEC GmbH
Suppression of Impulsiveness Using AVL EXCITE™ PU for BEV Like Characteristics in Aurobay I4 Engine
H. Johannesson, Powertrain Engineering Sweden (Aurobay) R&D
3D CFD Simulation and Validation of 1-Octanol HCCI Combustion Coupled With Chemical Kinetics
L. Grundl, P. Kumar Sundaram, C. Trapp, Universität der Bundeswehr München
Validation Study of the AVL-CADIM Ignition Model
A. Anas Alkezbari, S. Kottakalam, Universität der Bundeswehr München
Latest Developments in Hydrogen Ignition Technology
E. Sotiropoulou, Prometheus Applied Technologies
Development and Application of Combustion Model for the Development of Carbon-Neutral Fuel Engines
G. Yu, Y. Lee, K. Woo, H. Park, Hyundai Heavy Industries
Thermodynamics, Mixture Formation and Combustion - How Simulation Contributes to the Development of the AVL Hydrogen Engine
A. Poredos, A. Cvikl, P. Ternik, D. Sevcnikar, AVL-AST d.o.o.
Investigating the Crankcase Ventilation of a Hydrogen Marine Engine to Ensure Safe Operation
J. Strucl, A. Poredos, G. Kotnik, R. Kopun, T. Veldin, AVL-AST d.o.o.
Supporting Alternative Fuels in AVL FIRE™ M: A Case Study for Oxymethylene Ethers
C. Schmalhorst, AVL Deutschland GmbH
Virtual Analysis of Flow and Chemistry in an On- Board NH3 Reformer
A. Nahtigal, AVL-AST d.o.o.
Powerful 1D Thermodynamic Modelling for Efficient Fossil and Alternative Fuel-Based Engine Development
I. Prah, M. Vogrinc, A. Cvikl, AVL-AST d.o.o.
Extension of the ECFM-3Z Model for Simulation of NH3 Combustion With Spark and Diesel Ignition
M. Bogensperger, D. Schellander, AVL List GmbH
"State-Of-The-Art" Coupled Nozzle Flow and Engine Combustion Simulation in AVL FIRE™ M Using Multi-Component Fuel
B. Mandumpala Devassy, AVL List GmbH