InteriVision Forum Themes

Next generation cabin interiors

The InteriVision Forum delivers a full day of technical presentations and expert panels which explore key developments in the next generation of cabin interiors including future cabin architecture, CMF and material systems, improvements in closed-loop circularity, immersive digital experiences and in-cabin technology. The agenda blends near‑term challenges with long‑range R&D breakthroughs, giving attendees a practical and strategic view of where the interior value chain is heading and how to position for what comes next.

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Future Cabin Architecture

Vehicles are becoming flexible, software-defined spaces which are reshaping cabin interiors.

Sub‑topics:

How expanded digital surfaces change automotive interiors
Integrating HMIs, sensing and electronics into interior components
Balancing screen‑led interaction with authentic materiality and perceived quality
Implications of multimodal interaction zones across voice, touch, gesture, haptics, proximity sensing and visual cues
Developments and trends in evolving cabin layouts and adaptability for new mobility

Interior Fit, Finish & Perceived Quality

The digital cockpit functions as an integrated electronic system, where physical design, sensing, compute and UX need to be engineered cohesively to establish reliability and long‑term adaptability.

Sub‑topics:

High‑integration of electronic domains in the cockpit
Building driver trust as the cockpit becomes more software‑driven
Data handling, latency, and safety requirements for sensing‑rich interiors
How to accommodate evolving digital features over the vehicle’s lifecycle?
OTA‑enabled architectures and upgradeable software‑defined cockpit functions

HMI, UX & Digital Interaction

In‑cabin interaction is shifting toward multimodal, materially integrated and sensor‑driven systems that blend digital capability with tactile clarity and safety.

Sub‑topics:

Smart surfaces enabling touch, gesture and proximity‑based interaction
Sensor embedding in carbon fibre, composites, glass and other premium materials
Seat‑based haptics for multimodal alerts, immersion and driver‑support functions
Harmonising digital behaviour, ergonomics and brand identity across the cabin
Balancing aesthetics and interaction logic in increasingly complex digital interiors

Sustainable Materials & Circular Design

Low‑impact and recyclable materials within closed-loop ecosystems are driving change as OEMs prepare for stricter regulation and 2035 sustainability targets.

Sub‑topics:

Economic viability of circularity and consumer acceptance of recycled interiors
Achieving circular performance through: durability, safety and aesthetics
Prioritising disassembly, mono-material strategies and adhesive reduction to ensure circularity of automotive interiors materials
Bio‑based, recycled and all‑cellulose materials for next‑generation interiors
Car‑to‑car material flows and the role of OEM–supplier collaboration for reverse‑logistics models

Why are these topics being addressed?

Future Cabin Architecture

As autonomous mobility and new vehicle platforms redefine the role of the interior, cabin architecture is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. The InteriVision Forum examines how emerging vehicle architectures, expanded digital surfaces and evolving human–machine interfaces drive new requirements for structural design, systems integration and in‑cabin functionality. A key focus is how engineering and design teams can balance advanced digital interfaces with authentic materiality to preserve perceived quality, user comfort and brand identity within increasingly technology‑rich environments.

Sustainable Materials & Circular Design

Low‑impact recyclable materials and improved material flows in closed‑loop ecosystems mean that tomorrow’s cabin designs can meet the functional and commercial needs of the manufacturers, whilst also being accepted by the customer. Attend this Forum for an holistic view of how circularity, regulation and deep‑tech R&D will reshape interior module design and material flows by 2035.

HMI, UX & Digital Interaction

The next evolution of in‑cabin interaction is moving toward intuitive, multimodal and materially integrated solutions. Developments in smart surfaces allow engineering and design teams to embed touch, gesture and proximity‑based interaction directly into premium materials - while maintaining safety, durability and structural performance. Advances in seat‑based haptics illustrate how tactile feedback can enhance immersion, usability and driver support within increasingly complex cabin environments. Together, these technologies signal a shift toward user experiences where digital functionality, ergonomic clarity and brand identity are seamlessly integrated into the vehicle interior.

Interior Fit, Finish & Perceived Quality

As the cabin becomes increasingly digital, perceived quality is being redefined through integrated materials, craftsmanship and technology.

Sub topics:
• Collaborating across CMF, UX and engineering to deliver next-generation interiors that balance digital interfaces with authentic materiality
• Optimising workflows between design, prototyping and tooling
• Ensuring consistent fit, finish and surface quality at scale
• Evolving perceptions of quality: how material-digital integration, tactile feedback and visual coherence shape customer value

Who will attend?

VP, Director and Head of Interior Design
Head of Design Strategy
Head of Design CMF Innovation
Head of UX / HMI
Digital Design Lead & CX
Head of Technology & Innovation
Sustainability Lead
Seating, Comfort & Ergonomics Managers
Digital Cockpit / UI Engineering Teams