Bordnetze Digital – 24 September 2026

ARENA2036, Stuttgart

The Annual Congress for Digitalization in Wire Harness Development and Manufacturing

ire harness systems are undergoing a fundamental transformation. End-to-end digital continuity, consistent data models, and automated manufacturing processes are rapidly becoming decisive competitive factors — both technologically and commercially.
Growing system complexity, software-driven E/E architectures, and an ever-expanding range of variants are placing increased pressure on stable, scalable data and process structures. At the same time, efficiency, transparency, and industrial feasibility are moving to the forefront. Engineering decisions have a direct impact on production costs, quality, and time-to-market. Manufacturing data is becoming a strategic source of intelligence for design, planning, and optimisation. Digital processes must therefore be conceived holistically and with a clear business perspective.
Bordnetze Digital brings together specialists from engineering, IT, and production to discuss these interconnections in a structured, practice-oriented, and technically rigorous manner — and to develop viable approaches for future-ready wire harness systems.

Key Topics for 2026

This year's congress will focus on:

• End-to-end digital process chains from concept to production
• Consistent and interoperable data models
• Standard formats such as VEC and KBL
• The Asset Administration Shell as a cornerstone of Industry 4.0
• Integration of modern design and engineering tools
• Cloud-based development and manufacturing environments
• Networked production and supply structures

Who Should Attend

Bordnetze Digital is designed for:

• Engineering managers responsible for wire harness systems
• Technical specialists and executives in wire harness manufacturing
• IT professionals and system architects
• Representatives of software and systems providers
• Research institutions working in the fields of wire harness technology and digitalisation

A Focused, Single-Day Congress
Bordnetze Digital is deliberately designed as a compact, single-day specialist congress. This format creates space for substantive depth and high-quality professional exchange.

The congress day includes:

• Technical presentations from industry and research
• Dedicated time for expert discussion
• An exhibition on the shop floor
• Direct dialogue with solution providers

Please note: The congress is conducted entirely in German.

Information for Prospective Exhibitors: Exhibitors | ARENA2036

Call for Papers: Submission Requirements
Prospective speakers are invited to submit an abstract (max. 400 words) along with the title of their proposed presentation by 31 March 2026 via e-mail to bordnetze-digital@prostep.org. To submit your abstract, please complete the submission form and attach it to your e-mail.

Download submission form — callforpapers
Download Call for Papers as PDF (optional) — Call_for_papers_Bordnetze_Digital_2026

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2026.