Innovation Forum Cable Set 2026

Date: June 17, 2026
Location: ARENA2036, Stuttgart

Presentation of the results of the Robotics Challenge 2026

The Innovation Forum Cable Set 2026 This brings research and industry together again to discuss current developments in the wiring harness sector. The focus is on... Results of the Robotics Challenge 2026, in which teams from industry, research and start-ups have developed practical solutions for automated wiring harness assembly.

Participants can expect a day packed with research insights, glimpses into new automation concepts, and opportunities to network with representatives from the wiring harness and automation industries. The forum will showcase the current state of automation in wiring harness production and outline the next steps for its implementation in industrial practice.

Program focus

Live demonstrators: Robotics companies and research institutions will present their exhibits and technologies on site. The format allows for direct questions and technical discussions with the developers.
Technical input: Experts categorize trends, requirements and challenges in wiring harness production.
Network & Exchange: An opportunity for discussions with industry experts and potential partners.

Agenda on June 17, 2026

The agenda is listed below. Please note that changes are possible.

Time of day	program item
morning
from 09 pm	Registration and networking at breakfast
10:00 p.m.	Welcome and opening Georg Schnauffer, Deputy Managing Director, ARENA2036 Ernst Stöckl-Pukall, Head of the "Digitalization, Industry 4.0" Unit, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (requested)
10:15 p.m.	The Transformation Hub Wiring Harness: A hub for innovation in the industry Insights into technologies, automation and current developments Wolf Rumpelt, Hub Coordinator & Research Coordinator, ARENA2036
10:30 p.m.	Keynote: On-board network automation along the entire value chain Dr.-Ing. Ingo Busche, Head of Development Concept and Robust Design Electrical Distribution System, Audi AG
11:00 p.m.	Keynote: A Giant Leap Towards Automated Manufacturing Bernd Weiss, Development Engineer Software and Hardware, Mercedes-Benz AG Christian Infanger, Director Higher Automation Business, Komax Group
11:30 p.m.	The Robotics Challenge: Motivation, Task Definition and Participants Robert Süß-Wolf, Research Coordinator, ARENA2036
Lunch break
12:00 p.m.	Lunch break – networking and lunch
Afternoon
13:15 p.m.	Results presentation of the robotics challenge Presentation of the technical solutions by the participating companies and institutes Analog DevicesUSA Dream MachinesJestetten Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Chair of FAPSNuremberg Landshut University of Applied SciencesLandshut LR-Automation GmbHKirchheim under Teck Mambo TechnologiesChina MowitoIndia Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of TechnologySchweinfurt Technical University of Munich – Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb)Garching wemonte AGStuttgart EKS InTec – Simulation solution for automationVineyard
15:15 p.m.	In-depth discussions Exchange with the teams at the demonstrators over coffee and cake
16:15 p.m.	Panel discussion: Digitalization in automated manufacturing Moderation: Markus Rentschler, Research Coordinator, ARENA2036
16:45 p.m.	Award ceremony for the participants of the robotics challenge Moderation and awarding of prizes by the jury
17:15 p.m.	Outlook and closing words: Automated wiring harness industry – What’s next after the Robotics Challenge? Georg Schnauffer, Deputy Managing Director, ARENA2036
Evening
17:30 p.m.	Get together Networking with street food and cold drinks
19:00 p.m.	End of the event

Registration

Registration is via the Eveeno event platform. Secure your free place now and join us on June 17, 2026, at ARENA2036 for the presentation of the latest developments in the wiring harness industry.

You can access the website via the button at the top of the page. Go directly to free registration.

Looking back: Innovation Forum Wiring Kit 2025

Anyone wanting to get a feel for the format and atmosphere can take a look at the Innovation Forum for Conductor Rates 2025. Around 250 participants from industry and research attended at that time. SAND2036 together to discuss the results of the Robotics Challenge 2025 and to exchange information on current developments in the wiring harness industry. More impressions of the 2025 event can be found in our Review.